Politics

Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Chile and Argentina agree to discuss ongoing continental shelf differences south of Cape Horn

Chile and Argentina have resurfaced an ongoing dispute over the extent of the continental shelf in the extreme south of the South American continent, but hopefully, both sides have agreed to sit and discuss the issue bilaterally, peacefully and abstaining from any statement and/or action that can hamper the process of a harmonious dialogue.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Governor reelected in Argentine province of Corrientes heralds further defeats for President Fernández's party

Incumbent Governor Gustavo Valdés of the Radical Civil Union (UCR) was reelected Sunday for a new four-year term in office at the helm of the Argentine province of Corrientes.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:17 UTC
Pandemic, unemployment and inflation increasing Brazilian families debts

The percentage of Brazilian indebted families reached 72,9% in August, considered a new record and a direct consequence of the economic hardships because of the pandemic, unemployment and inflation, according to a release from the National Confederation of Retail, Services and Tourism, CNC.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 08:31 UTC
Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou not keen on a 2nd term in 2029

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou said that “in 2029 I should be old” and downplayed his possible attempt at a new term in office. That year he will turn 56.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Argentine Senate approves the Fishing Unit, as the new index value for illegal fishing fines

The Argentine Senate unanimously approved the bill which reviews and establishes new values for fines and sanctions for illegal fishing activities in the country's EEZ.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Israel redefining immunization as third dose of vaccine becomes widely available

A high ranking Israeli health official has admitted the country is having second thoughts about what it means to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as cases mount nationwide and the third dose of vaccine is being made available for whoever wants to take it.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 13:05 UTC
Chilean Senate debates whether to make voting mandatory ahead of November election

The Chilean Senate is debating a bill whether to make voting in national elections mandatory, a highly controversial issue since lawmakers of the ruling coalition are against the initiative while the opposition insists in approving it to increase the participation percentage.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Uruguayan President signs decree outlining conditions for foreigners to reenter as of September 1

Foreign owners of real estate property in the country will be allowed back into Uruguay starting September 1 and bring along family members up to the second degree, provided they have all been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Genetic material of Argentine 1982 combatants lands in Córdoba for DNA testing

Argentine forensic anthropologist Luis Fondebrider, at the service of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Thursday landed in Córdoba in a private flight from the Falkland Islands carrying genetic material to be used in determining the identity combatants buried in grave C.1.10 at Darwin's military cemetery.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 09:43 UTC
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro City Hall to require vaccine passports for public spaces starting next month

The City Hall of Rio de Janeiro Friday announced that effective September 1, a COVID-19 vaccination passport will be required for customers to be allowed to enter cinemas, theatres, museums, stadiums, amusement parks and gyms.