Politics

Monday, November 14th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Express claims UK “foiled Russian plot to sabotage fuel pipeline in Ascension island”

According to a piece published by the Daily Express and credited to their Defense Editor, Marco Giannangeli, British specialists managed to secure a vital pipeline for the South Atlantic, following an intelligence tip-off that it was being targeted by Russian saboteurs.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 13:19 UTC
South American Corporation to bid for 2030 World Cup created

The governments of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Paraguay Friday launched the Corporación Juntos 2030, a body to jointly bid for the hosting of the 2030 football World Cup.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:49 UTC
Venezuelan crisis discussed in Paris

The Presidents of France, Colombia, and Argentina Friday discussed in Paris possible ways out of Venezuela's crisis which has sparked a large-scale migration of citizens of that oil-rich South American country.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:49 UTC
We cannot remain silent about Ukraine, President Fernández tells Paris Forum

Argentine President Alberto Fernández said Friday during his appearance at the Fifth Paris Peace Forum that “we have the ethical imperative not to remain silent” regarding the war in Ukraine following Russia's military deployment in late February this year.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:41 UTC
Argentina's prices too difficult to match, Uruguayan president admits

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Friday insisted his country could not compete with Argentina's prices due to the difference in currency exchange rates and pledges to advance new measures to help businesses in bordering areas heavily affected by residents doing their shopping on the other side.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:26 UTC
Eight UK students win competition to visit Falklands and explore areas of their interest

As part of the Fortieth Anniversary celebrations eight UK students via a competition were offered an all-expenses-paid visit to the Falkland Islands in February 2023. Ben Fogle, who headed the judging panel said: “The Falkland Islands really are a magical place. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Islands many times over the years, drawn back by the unique wildlife. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Islands and to mark the event, we organized this competition.”
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:21 UTC
Brazil's Armed Forces to abide by Constitution during transition

Brazil's Armed Forces have issued a statement underlining their rejection of President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters, who gathered in front of military barracks after the Oct. 30 runoff demanding a military uprising allegedly in defense of the Constitution since they claimed Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva's victory had been through fraud.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Remembrance Sunday Service 13 November in the Falklands, broadcast live to UK

The Government of the Falkland Islands has announced the arrangements for Sunday 13 November 2022, Remembrance Sunday, which on this occasion will be a very special Remembrance service since it will be broadcast live from the Falkland Islands, at 13:35 UK time.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
It is up to the US to bring peace to Colombia, says Petro

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Friday told the fifth Paris Peace Forum that changes regarding the world's anti-drug policies were needed to bring peace to his country, where violence was much more serious than that in Ukraine.
Saturday, November 12th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Commemorative flight for 130 Falklands Veterans and next of kin, first time in the Islands in forty years

Many Veterans and relatives who lost loved ones in the Falklands war are back in the Islands, for the first time in four decades, in a commemorative flight funded by the UK Ministry of Defense. The 130 travelers will mark the conflict's fortieth anniversary Sunday 13 November at Remembrance Day in the City of Stanley.