Politics

Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 21:13 UTC
Brazil's Lower House passes homeschooling bill onto Senate

Brazil's Lower House Thursday passed a bill setting forth the conditions for homeschooling, a trend that has been growing globally following the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 19:38 UTC
US now turns to Cuba and Venezuela, possibly to salvage LA Summit

US President Joseph Biden picked up the message several leaders sent him and is said to be considering a possible U-turn on his decision not to invite Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to the June 6-10 Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Gómez Alcorta talks back at Milei's promise to shut down Women's Ministry

Argentina's Minister of Women Genders and Diversity, Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta, Wednesday replied to Congressman Javier Milei's promise that if he is elected president he would shut down such an office because he would not apologize for having a penis.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Argentina: Survey shows only Milei improving

A new survey released earlier this week has shown only Liberal Congressman Javier Milei is improving ahead of next year's presidential elections with the current Frente de Todos (FdT) government having a 20% rate of approval.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Brazilian government lowers tariffs on eleven products to help with inflation

The Brazilian government facing the inflationary challenge, as in most of the rest of the world, and particularly when it comes to food prices and the millions of Brazilians who survive on a daily ration, has decided to temporarily reduce tariffs on eleven products. The decree came into effect on May 12 and will continue until the end of the year.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 08:58 UTC
April inflation in UK, highest in 40 years with worsening prospects before it moderates

The United Kingdom's cost of living worsening situation was confirmed by April's inflation rate which soared to a 40-year high of 9% boosted by food and energy prices.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 08:51 UTC
Ex Army officer and narcotics expert, nominated US ambassador to Uruguay

Former military officer and current deputy assistant secretary of the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Heide Fulton has been nominated by president Joe Biden as the new ambassador to Uruguay.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 08:41 UTC
Platinum Jubilee Trooping the Color will be held on Thursday June 2nd

Trooping the Color is a ceremonial celebration of the Queen's birthday, also known as the Queen's Birthday Parade. This year, Trooping the Color will hold special status at the start of a long weekend of official events to mark the monarch's platinum jubilee.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 08:29 UTC
Royal Navy and US Coast Guard will work together in areas of strategic interest

The Royal Navy has announced it will work more closely with the and US Coast Guard to fight crime and protect the planet. The two services already combine to stop drugs traffickers in the Caribbean and Middle East, assist each other with operations in the polar regions, run exchange programs for sailors and frequently work and train side-by-side around the globe.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 08:19 UTC
Brazil: Lula ties the knot for the third time in his life

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wednesday married sociologist Rosángela da Silva in Sao Paulo, under strict security measures. The celebration was attended by politicians and artists who were not allowed to bring their cell phones with them.