Politics

Monday, June 18th 2018 - 07:21 UTC
Temer's record unpopularity linked directly to the performance of the economy

A Datafolha survey shows that the all-time high unpopularity of Brazilian President Michel Temer (MDB) is due essentially to dissatisfaction with the overall performance of his administration, particularly regarding the economy. It also shows that the president's personal image and the loss of status caused by corruption scandals that involve him are secondary issues.
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 07:20 UTC
President elect Duque pledges to unite Colombia and change the peace accord with FARC

Colombia's President-elect Ivan Duque, who swept aside leftist Gustavo Petro in Sunday's election, pledged to unite the nation after a divisive campaign but insisted he would change a landmark peace accord with leftist rebels
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 07:14 UTC
Argentina's new minister suggests a US dollar between 28/29 Pesos as 'comfortable' for industry

Argentina’s newly named Production Minister Dante Sica told a radio station on Sunday that an exchange rate of between 28 and 29 Pesos per dollar is “comfortable” for industry.Sica, an economist, was appointed on Saturday to replace Francisco Cabrera as part of a shake-up that also led to the appointment of a new central bank president and energy minister.
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 07:10 UTC
Uruguay and oil hopes: a permanent bidding round scheme, after failure of latest auction

Uruguay will move towards a permanent offer process for offshore oil blocks as other Latin American countries have done, after an April auction failed to attract bids, Industry, Energy and Mining Minister Carolina Cosse said in an interview.
Sunday, June 17th 2018 - 02:35 UTC
Two radical options will decide the Colombian presidential runoff on Sunday

The first round of presidential elections in Colombia ended with two leading candidates who will face off next Sunday: Conservative Ivan Duque led with 39% of the vote in the first round, and leftist Gustavo Petro followed with 25%. Centrist Sergio Fajardo came in third place with 23.8% of the votes, and his supporters will now help decide the run-off outcome.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 11:22 UTC
Denuclearization or mutual deterrence in the Korean peninsula?

If the Singapore meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un had been a zero-sum game, then Trump definitely lost. But maybe it wasn't. Kim got a meeting with Trump on terms of strict equality right down to the number of flags on display, which is a huge boost for his regime's claim to legitimacy.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 11:18 UTC
Brazil's industries lobby, FIESP, ready to join a presidential ticket

Brazilian presidential candidate Ciro Gomes has sounded out steelmaking tycoon Benjamin Steinbruch as a possible vice presidential running mate in October and allegedly he would join the ticket if invited.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 10:43 UTC
Beijing tells Trump it is ready to retaliate with tariffs on US$ 50bn US exports, but also wants to dialogue

China responded forcefully in state media on Saturday after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump said it would impose tariffs on US$50 billion of Chinese imports, but some commentary left room for further negotiations.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 10:09 UTC
Despite a last minute Spanish fiscal surprise, Ronaldo scored a hat trick

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed to accept a €18.8m fine and a suspended jail term to settle tax evasion charges. The Real Madrid and Portugal footballer, 33, was accused last year of defrauding tax authorities of €14.8m, charges he denies.
Saturday, June 16th 2018 - 10:02 UTC
Collapse of Nicaragua's health system condemned by World Medical Association

The collapse of the public health care system in Nicaragua and the breakdown of medical ethics and human rights in the country have been condemned by the World Medical Association. Referring to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the country, WMA President Dr. Yoshitake Yokokura said that attacks on health workers, medical vehicles and hospitals were unacceptable.