Politics

Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Lula plans to rebuild bridges with South America

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will seek to rebuild ties with its South American neighbors and regain a leading role in the fight against climate change under future Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Agencia Brasil reported Monday.
Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
State of Sao Paulo insists in privatization of the Port of Santos

Governor-elect of São Paulo state, Tarcísio de Freitas, is hoping to have a direct conversation with president-elect Lula da Silva and the future Minister of Ports, Márcio França, to try to convince the new federal administration to move forward with the auction of the Port of Santos, the largest and busiest in Latin America.
Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Venezuela closer to Mercosur and Argentina

Venezuela's return to Mercosur, the resumption of flights between Buenos Aires and Caracas, and an invitation to President Nicolás Maduro to attend the CELAC summit in Buenos Aires next month are some of the signs showing the Argentine government's rapprochement with Chavismo. In addition to that, a rise in bilateral trade of up to 60% is expected.
Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 08:19 UTC
Peruvian generals arrested in corruption scandal involving Castillo

Six Peruvian generals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a corruption ring involving former President Pedro Castillo Terrones, the country's Attorney General's Office announced Monday.
Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 08:11 UTC
Opposition not happy with President Fernández paying CABA with bonds

After Argentine President Alberto Fernández announced Monday that the federal government would abide by last week's Supreme Court (CSJN) ruling and pay the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) its share of the so-called co-participation funds but not with pesos, Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta's administration filed a complaint before the Supreme Court.
Monday, December 26th 2022 - 20:40 UTC
Argentine gov't now says it will pay City of Buenos Aires's tax share

The Argentine government announced Monday that it will pay the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) its share of the so-called co-participation funds after saying last week that the Supreme Court ruling ordering the measure was untenable and that further appeals “in extremis” would be filed.
Monday, December 26th 2022 - 20:38 UTC
Bolsonaro supporter arrested for pushing for military coup in Brazil

A President Jair Bolsonaro follower was arrested during the weekend for planning an attack to prevent President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva from taking office on Jan. 1.
Monday, December 26th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Charles III message, “Christmas, celebrating the power of light overcoming darkness”

It was King Charles III first Christmas message, watched by millions in the UK and Commonwealth nations. In the midst of a nation in recession, the increasing cost of living which has triggered a rash of strikes in the public sector, the King paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II's wisdom and compassion, and delivered words of hope and comfort to all those suffering from hardship and struggling to keep their families fed and warm.
Monday, December 26th 2022 - 10:26 UTC
Argentine Cabinet Chief has busy Christmas Day in Israel

Argentina's Cabinet Chief Juan Manzur spent Christmas Day in Israel, where he arrived last Thursday at the invitation of Chief Rabbi David Baruch Lau.
Monday, December 26th 2022 - 10:22 UTC
Cotopaxi volcano fumes have Ecuador under alert

Ecuadorian authorities have been placed on alert after a 1,500-meter column of steam, gas, and ash emanated Sunday from the Cotopaxi volcano, it was reported.