Politics

Monday, February 27th 2023 - 08:47 UTC
US media: Washington needs to capitalize on Falklands case to restore hemispheric unity

However small, remote, and irrelevant to Washington the South Atlantic might be, it might prove vital if the United States is to rebuild its hemispheric strategy lost as a result of helping the United Kingdom retake the Falklands from Argentine forces back in 1982, according to a Foreign Policy article published Sunday.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 08:28 UTC
IMF to relax quarterly reviews of Argentina's reserve targets after Massa-Georgieva talks

Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva held a bilateral meeting this weekend at the Indian city of Bengaluru where arrangements were being made for the G20 Summit of heads of state and government later this year.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 08:25 UTC
Navies of Russia, South Africa, and China perform joint drill

Naval forces of Russia, China, and South Africa last week started the Mosi II joint naval exercises in Indian Ocean waters between Durban and Richards Bay, including target practice, tactical maneuvers, and air strike drills, TASS reported one year after the invasion of Ukraine.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 08:10 UTC
Argentine missions land in Bangladesh ahead of Embassy reopening

Two Argentine missions reached Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, during the weekend. First, the one headed by Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and a group of business people seeking opportunities to capitalize on the reopening of the embassy in the Asian country that so openly celebrated Lionel Messi's team winning the football World Cup.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 08:05 UTC
Chile reinforces military presence near Peru, Bolivia border

The Chilean Government of President Gabriel Boric Font has upped the South American country's military strength in areas bordering Peru and Bolivia such as Arica, Parinacota, Tarapacá, and Antofagasta in a move to tackle illegal immigration, it was reported.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 07:57 UTC
US envoy to discuss climate change with Brazilian VP and ministers

United States Presidential Advisor on Climate John Kerry landed in Brasilia Sunday for talks with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (who is also Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services), with Environment and Climate Change Minister Marina Silva, and with Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Laura da Rocha,
Saturday, February 25th 2023 - 10:58 UTC
Lula determined to form Peace Club to end Ukraine conflict

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva launched Friday through social media a negotiated peace proposal for the one-tear-old war in Ukraine which has consequences the world over.
Saturday, February 25th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands / Malvinas War: “Known Soldier” conference touches young students and veterans alike

A conference at London's King College School of Security Studies by 1982 war veterans Julio Aro and Geoffrey Cardozo moved British students who got the opportunity to hear first-hand what an armed conflict meant for those participating in it.
Saturday, February 25th 2023 - 10:22 UTC
Being President only gave Bolsonaro “problems”

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said the mission God entrusted him with was not over and he was therefore calculating his next steps. Regarding his term as head of state, the retired Army captain said “it was an experience that I understand as a mission and if He understands it that way, I believe that mission is not over yet.” Bolsonaroo made those remarks during a speech at an evangelical church in Orlando. “He knows the right time for everything,” he said, receiving an “amen” from the audience.
Saturday, February 25th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Peru pulls ambassador from Mexico after AMLO's criticism

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte Friday announced she was recalling Lima's ambassador from Mexico in response to her colleague Adrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) meddling in the internal affairs of her country.