Politics

Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Buenos Aires Governor seeks consensus with meat producers after federal gov't announcements

The Governor of the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, Wednesday met with beef producers after the measures announced by the Federal Government regarding the lifting of caps on exports, starting with the resumption of shipments to China.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 08:53 UTC
US Judge clears the way for extradition to Peru of former President Alejandro Toledo

A United States Judge Tuesday gave the green light for the extradition of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo to his country, where he is under trial for alleged corruption, it was reported.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Restrictions on non-traveling people to Buenos Aires international airport eased down

Argentine authorities Wednesday have allowed for the access of people to Buenos Aires' main air terminal to accompany departing passengers, but those welcoming arriving travelers still need to wait outside, it was announced.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Type 21 frigates' crews monument at San Carlos prepared for Falklands' 40th anniversary

Falklands-based sailors tidied up the monument to crews of Type 21 frigates ahead of next year’s 40th anniversary of the conflict. A team of seven personnel who support the United Kingdom operations in the South Atlantic climbed Campito Hill which dominates nearby San Carlos Water – scene of several days of a bitter battle between the liberating fleet and Argentine aircraft in May 1982.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 08:27 UTC
James Bond 007 actor Daniel Craig made honorary Commander of the Royal Navy

Actor Daniel Craig has been made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy – matching the on-screen rank of James Bond. Commander Craig’s appointment as an honorary officer reflects his support for UK Armed Forces and links it with the legacy created through the guise of the fictional British secret agent.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 09:32 UTC
Migrations Director confirms Argentine borders are open for everyone as of November 1

Argentina's Migration Director Florencia Carignano Tuesday confirmed borders will be open to anyone starting November 1st.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
São Paulo medical care provider said to be behind “disguised euthanasia” in COVID-19 cases

Brazilian Senator Otto Alencar spoke of cases of “disguised euthanasia” in the medical insurance company Prevent Senior, which is also suspected of having prescribed hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 patients.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Bolivian lawmaker insists on adding chemical castration of rapists to the Penal Code

Bolivian Senator Erick Morón from the Creemos party has announced Tuesday he submitted a bill whereby chemical castration and life imprisonment would be added to the current Penal Code against rapists and murderers.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 08:27 UTC
Argentine meat sales to China to resume next week; the rest of the world will have to wait until 2022

Argentina will resume meat exports to China as of this coming Monday, it was announced Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, September 29th 2021 - 08:23 UTC
Colombian ELN guerrilla leader “Fabián” reported dead

Colombian news outlets Tuesday reported the death of Ogli Ángel Padilla Romero, also known as “Fabián,” one of the commanders of the National Liberation Army (ELN), the last guerrilla group still active in the country.