Politics

Thursday, January 13th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
ECLAC foresees growth rate in 2022 around one third of that of 2021

Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean will slow down in 2022 to 2.1%, after a 6.2% increase on average last year, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) forecast Wednesday in a study.
Thursday, January 13th 2022 - 09:27 UTC
Argentina: Indigenous communities want to bury ancestors in Nordelta

The bodies of 42 members of an indigenous community who were removed from their resting places by US archaeologist Samuel Lothrop in 1925 are to be restored to their historical land in what will be the largest restitution carried out so far in Argentina and which has been approved Monday by the National Institute of Indigenous Affairs (INAI).
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 20:54 UTC
Venezuela resumes crude exports after nine months

Venezuela's state-run PDVSA will begin exporting diluted crude oil (DCO) this week after a nine-month stoppage, it was reported in Caracas. The last time PDVSA shipped diluted crude to Asia was in April last year.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 20:36 UTC
Boric picks human rights expert with LSE credentials for Cabinet Chief role

Chile's President-elect Gabriel Boric has announced he chose human rights expert Matías Meza-Lopehandía Glaesser as his next Cabinet Chief when he takes office on March 11.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 19:53 UTC
Bolsonaro says STF judges biased

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Wednesday said two Supreme Federal Court (STF) were taking sides ahead of this year's elections and favoring leftwing contender and former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Argentina claims Wallace's remarks are “inappropriate and unacceptable”

The Argentine foreign ministry reacted strongly to Defense Secretary Ben Wallace's statements published on Monday in the Daily Telegraph arguing that his belligerent threats and denigratory remarks towards Argentina are not compatible with the current level of diplomatic relations.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
On Margaret Thatcher Day, Secretary Wallace said “Britain will continue to stand up to bullies”

On Monday UK Defense secretary told the Falklands 40 Margaret Thatcher Day Lecture that Britain will continue to “stand up to bullies” wherever in the world they happen to be situated. He said: “Our enemies should not doubt Britain’s determination to stand up to bullies, to defend those who cannot defend themselves and for our values.”
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Full agenda of events to mark Falkland Islands, “Looking forward at 40”

A series of lectures, memorials, and other events will be held this week to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falkland Islands War. The aim is to commemorate the sacrifices made in 1982 and to celebrate the progress made in the Islands over the past 40 years.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Bolivian VP and 6 ministers down with COVID-19

Bolivia's Vice President David Choquehuanca and six members of the cabinet have tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 12th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Gabriel Boric officially proclaimed Chilean president elect; takes office March 11

On Monday the Chilean Elections Qualifying Tribunal, Tricel, officially proclaimed Gabriel Boric as president-elect of Chile, following his victory in the runoff last 19 December. The ceremony was held at the Tricel offices in Santiago but under the most strict security and sanitary measures given the surge in Covid 19 cases.