Politics

Friday, April 8th 2022 - 22:37 UTC
Congress confirms Biden's pick for SCOTUS

President Joseph Biden recorded a domestic political victory Thursday when the Senate gave the green light and Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as a new Justice into the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), thus becoming the first woman of African American roots to reach that position.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina: Wage bargaining cushions margin to fight inflation

Argentine labor unions are negotiating wage adjustments of around 60% in an attempt to outpace the country's rampant inflation, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Gas deal between Bolivia and Argentina signed

The Government of Argentina Thursday announced a new understanding with Bolivia to secure a daily gas supply of 14 million cubic meters and a commitment so that, in the future, Argentina will have priority to import any surplus in output.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Gibraltar joins commemoration of 40th anniversary of Falklands conflict

As part of the commemorative plans for the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Islands conflict, Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, will be hosting a series of lectures. 2022 marks 40 years since the end of the conflict.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina's Ambassador to Israel sentenced to 8 years for corruption

Argentina's Ambassador to Israel and Cyprus Sergio Uribarri has resigned after being sentenced to 8 years in jail for “embezzlement and negotiations incompatible with public office.”
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:11 UTC
Argentina's Atlantic air corridor back as of July

Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced the resumption of the so-called “Atlantic Corridor” starting in July.
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Uruguay takes action as climate change threatens waters will advance on coastline

Uruguay's Environment Ministry has launched the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Coastal Zone (PAN Costas) to increase resilience to a rise in the level of the sea, resulting from climate change.
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Latin American focus, support for Argentina's Falklands' claim and diplomacy to solve continental shelf disputes, Boric's agenda

Chilean president Gabriel Boric in his recent visit to Argentina stated some of the basic pillars of the new administration's foreign policy, focused mainly on Latin America, human rights, support for Argentina's claim over the Falklands, and willingness to address border disputes its neighbor through diplomacy and patience.
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Website Declassified UK poll shows 49% believe Argentina should assert sovereignty over the Falkland/Malvinas

Investigative journalism website Declassified UK has published the results of a poll on its social media with only 21% stating that the UK should keep the Falkland Islands while an overwhelming 49% believe in Argentine sovereignty for the Malvinas Islands.
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
British PM gets involved in sports issues affecting global affairs

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has voiced his stance regarding several issues linked to sports. He demanded harsher sanctions against Russian athletes after their country invaded Ukraine and also stressed that biological males should not take part in women’s competitions.