Politics

Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:16 UTC
Russia needs to withdraw from Ukraine, Uruguay's Bustillo tells UN

Uruguayan Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday told the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine was essential.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Colombians rally against Petro's policies

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets Monday to protest against the reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla leader who came into power less than two months ago.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Argentine President's son stalker to take courses on sexual diversity

An Argentine man in the province of La Pampa will have to take courses on sexual diversity after threatening President Alberto Fernánddez's son last year on social media, as per a plea deal between the plaintiff and the defendant's legal teams announced Monday in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Argentine tires: no solution in sight

Argentine tire manufacturers Monday told the government that “the rights of the companies” were being violated as labor unions seized their plants and prevented work from continuing.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
King Charles III cypher revealed; personally chosen by the King

The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, showing an image to be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes. It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Mercosur partners concentrate most of Paraguay's foreign trade

Paraguay's foreign commerce of manufactured and agro-industrial goods reached US$ 3,383 million during the first eight months of 2022, with a clear predominance of Mercosur partners, points out the country's Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Monday, September 26th 2022 - 19:07 UTC
Cuban voters agree to same-sex marriage

With over 66% votes in favor, Cubans have approved through a referendum the introduction of same-sex marriage and other novelties, the Electoral Council announced Monday. The agency also considered the trend to be “irreversible.” Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel said that “justice has been done.” The new legislation will replace the norms dating back to 1975.
Monday, September 26th 2022 - 19:05 UTC
Police raid in Rio favela leaves at least 3 dead

At least three people were killed Monday during a police raid at a Rio de Janeiro favela when law enforcement officers clashed with drug traffickers in the northern area of Brazil's former capital city where dozens of schools were closed. An injured suspect was also hospitalized, it was reported.
Monday, September 26th 2022 - 18:56 UTC
Argentine Grand North Governors off on trade mission to the US

Argentina's Interior Minister Wado De Pedro and governors of the Grand North Provinces are leaving Monday on a business trip to the United States in search of opportunities during meetings in Washington and New York.
Monday, September 26th 2022 - 18:56 UTC
Wallace praises Truss as UK ups military spending

UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has announced that the government of Prime Minister Liz Truss intends to increase military spending up to to 3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product, per the Conservative leader's campaign promises, it was reported.