Politics

Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 09:14 UTC
Bolivia repeals controversial Law 1386

Bolivia's Parliament finally voted in favour of repealing Law 1386 Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in a general strike called for in Santa Cruz and Potosí being lifted, although some demonstrators wanted to go after additional demands.
Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
Biden bans Nicaraguan officials from entering US territory

Irregularities in Nicaragua's recent elections after which President Daniel Ortega is to stay in office for yet another term while all of his political opponents are either in jail or exile have led the administration of US President Joseph Biden to take action.
Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 08:02 UTC
Yet another suspect arrested in Haitian President's murder case

Turkish authorities have arrested businessman Samir Handal in connection with the July 7 assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince residence, it was announced.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 23:15 UTC
Far-right candidate takes all the flak at last TV debate among Chilean presidential hopefuls

Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast took most of the criticism Monday evening during the last TV debate featuring five of the six presidential candidates to take part in next Sunday's elections.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 22:50 UTC
Argentine surrealism: turning a major defeat into a victory celebration

“On Wednesday, I'm inviting you to celebrate this great triumph by filling the Plaza de Mayo with militants,” Argentine president Alberto Fernandez announced calling the trade unions and the organizations of picketers in support of Sunday's midterm election “great win”. Likewise one of his most loquacious candidates Victoria Tolosa Paz argued, actually “losing we are winning, and those winning are losing”.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 19:39 UTC
Positive DNA match found for Australian WWII fallen sailor

One of the greatest mysteries of World War II in the Pacific Ocean is about to come to an end as the only body found from an Australian Navy ship sunk by German forces has been identified through DNA testing, it was announced.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 19:27 UTC
Ecuador: President Lasso says drug traffic gangs behind prison riots

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso Monday said his country was under attack by drug trafficking gangs, which are allegedly trying to take over the country's prisons, where riots have cost the lives of hundreds of inmates over the past few months.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:49 UTC
Chile to reopen additional land crossings

The Chilean government Monday announced it will be reopening several land border crossings for nationals and foreigners alike as of Dec. 1, provided certain requirements are met.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:48 UTC
Chinese top scholar suggests resolving the Falklands dispute “by force”

In recent years Beijing has incorporated itself into the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute debate between UK and Argentina siding with its South American increasingly political, financial and trade partner.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
US dollar does not soar as expected following Argentina's elections results

Contrary to expectations, the unofficial exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar remained somewhat stable Monday following the ruling party's overall loss at Sunday's mid-term elections.