Politics

Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Bolsonaro too close for Lula's comfort

According to the most recent polls, incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro keeps narrowing the gap with the former head of state and challenger Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva ahead of the Oct. 30 runoffs.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Argentina: Milei likely to make it to the runoff next year, poll shows

Argentine media reported over the weekend that ultraliberal Congressman Javier Milei might make it to the runoff in next year's presidential elections, which would bring an end to the polarization between the leftwing Peronists of the Everybody's Front (Frente de Todos - FdT) and the center-leftists of Together for Change (Juntos por el Cambio - JxC).
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Argentina: rebel leaders not to be released for now, judge says

Argentine Judiciary authorities explained that the members of the Revolución Federal (RF) rebel group arrested last week (Jonathan Morel, Sabrina Basile Gastón Guerra, and Leonardo Sosa) will not be freed for now because they could hinder the investigation and “intimidate” victims and witnesses.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Neymar says Brazil will win the World Cup and Bolsonaro will be reelected

Brazilian star footballer Neymar said his country would win the Qatar World Cup and that Jair Bolsonaro would be reelected as president.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Argentine Army delivered first modernized tank turret

Argentina's Army has taken delivery of the first turret manufactured by the Mendoza-based IMPSA company for the modernization of the Argentine Medium Tank (TAM) 2C.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Boris Johnson steps down from PM job race, might run in 2024

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down from the Conservative Party race to succeed Liz Truss citing the lack of unity among his own ranks.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Argentine Habitat Minister's resignation announced

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Sunday confirmed the departure of Jorge Ferraresi as Minister of Territorial Development and Habitat. He will be replaced by Deputy Minister Santiago Maggiotti.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Ex Chinese president forcibly removed from communist congress, “he was not feeling well”

Former president Hu Jintao was forcibly removed by ushers at the 20th Communist Party congress, allegedly because the 79-year-old was “not feeling well,” Chinese state media said late Saturday. Hu Jintao, the predecessor of President Xi Jinping was unexpectedly escorted from the stage of the closing ceremony of the ruling Communist Party congress.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:29 UTC
Argentine rebel group leader denies all charges

The leader of the Revolución Federal group linked to the Oct. 11 assassination attempt against Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner denied the allegations in that regard.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Gloomy picture of UK economy: Sterling KO, retail sales down and government borrowing increasing

Pound sterling trading ended on Friday at US$ 1.12, after rallying on Thursday following the announcement of Prime Minister Liz Truss Thursday resignation. However new figures showed a gloomy picture of the UK economy.