Politics

Monday, September 6th 2021 - 08:56 UTC
Argentine Air Force delivers medical supplies to ailing COVID-19 ailing Cuba

An Argentine Air Force Hercules C-130 aircraft has landed Sunday in Cuba to deliver syringes, needles, surgical masks, gloves and other medical supplies furnished by the White Helmets and the Argentine Movement of Solidarity with Cuba, among other organizations.
Sunday, September 5th 2021 - 07:12 UTC
More arson and terrorist attacks in Mapuche claimed territory, south of Chile

Following on another arson attack in the Chilean region of La Araucanía, the land of the Mapuche indigenous communities, the presidential delegate Victor Manoli has called on Congress to speed legislation “to pursue and arrest the culprits of these terrorist actions”
Sunday, September 5th 2021 - 06:46 UTC
LATAM must reimburse boarding fees to travelers who did not fly

LATAM will have to reimburse boarding fees to all those consumers who purchased air tickets and for different reasons were unable to travel. The decision is a Collective Voluntary Procedure from the Chilean National Consumer Service, Sernac and is estimated to benefit some 400,000 consumers involving some 600 million dollars.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands stand at Montevideo Show: as a matter of courtesy UK ambassador informed her Argentine peer

As a “matter of courtesy” on Friday UK ambassador in Uruguay Faye O'Connor informed her Argentine peer, Alberto Iribarne that in the coming agribusiness show in Prado 2021 the Falkland Islands will have a stand.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:36 UTC
Nicaraguan opposition leaders to stand trial for “treason against the homeland”

Nicaragua's Judiciary Friday ruled in favour of starting criminal proceedings against three presidential candidates as well as other opposition politicians for “treason against the fatherland” and for undermining the country's sovereignty, it was announced.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
French President against EU-Mercosur deal over environmental concerns

France's President Emmanuel Macron Friday insisted his government would oppose the trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur due to “incompatible” differences regarding climate issues.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Bolsonaro insists September 7 demonstrations will be an ultimatum to the Supreme Court

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Friday insisted he would give his life for his country and that next Tuesday's Independence Day's protests will be an “ultimatum” to the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Abdo insists Paraguayan Vice-President Velázquez will succeed him

Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez has once again endorsed Vice President Hugo Velázquez to be his successor on behalf of the Colorado Party, which -he said- was the custodian of the country's good democracy.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 08:52 UTC
Export caps keep hurting Argentine livestock producers and consumers alike

The Argentine Government's policies restricting meat exports have taken their toll on livestock production and slaughter, bringing down domestic consumption as prices went up, just what the measures were supposed to avert, according to a Rosario Stock Exchange (BCR) report released Friday.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 08:49 UTC
Paraguayan Chancellor waiting for after Argentine PASO elections to discuss reopening borders

Paraguay's Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo Friday insisted on discussing the reopening of the land borders with Argentina right after the Sept. 12 Open Primary, Simultaneous and Mandatory (PASO) elections.