Politics

Friday, August 21st 2020 - 08:30 UTC
UK/EU Brexit talks now include the unwanted migrants crossing the English channel

The European Union has so far rebuffed British calls for talks on a deal to allow London to send unwanted migrants back to Europe from 2021, and could use the issue as potential leverage in wider Brexit negotiations, diplomats and officials said.
Friday, August 21st 2020 - 08:21 UTC
Rio de Janeiro iconic Copacabana Palace reopens after the pandemic lockdown

The Copacabana Palace, an iconic luxury hotel on the Rio de Janeiro waterfront, reopened on Thursday after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to close for the first time in its 97-year history.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 10:58 UTC
Falklands' return humanitarian flight: ample media coverage to the cancelling by Argentina

The Argentine government decision to impede a return humanitarian flight from Montevideo to Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands received ample coverage in the Uruguayan and Argentine media.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 10:55 UTC
Investor's concern with the shaky Argentine economy, despite the deal with bond holders

Argentine bonds extended a recent dip after the government formalized its US$ 65 billion debt restructuring offer, underscoring investor concern about the country’s shaky economy despite creditors’ rallying behind a deal.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 10:51 UTC
Ex Colombian president Uribe, under investigation, resigned his Senate seat

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, who is under investigation for alleged witness tampering, resigned his Senate seat on Tuesday after being placed under house arrest earlier this month.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
Trump sues New Jersey state for implementing mail voting in November's presidential election

The re-election campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump has sued New Jersey, following a decision on Friday by its Democratic governor to mail a ballot to every voter in the state for November’s elections, as well as hold in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 07:42 UTC
Most people catch Covid-19 in house to house transmission, UK Health secretary Hancock

Britain is unlikely to follow France in ordering people to wear face coverings at work because its test and trace scheme shows most people catch COVID-19 in house-to-house transmission, health secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday (Aug 19).
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands or Malvinas? Market-based referendum proposal

By Steve Hank (*) – On August 4, Argentina, the world’s biggest deadbeat, announced that it had reached a deal with its creditors on its US$ 65 billion worth of defaulted debt. The next day, the United Nations Decolonization Committee — the C24 — unanimously passed a resolution urging the United Kingdom and Argentina to resolve their differences over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Or, are they the Malvinas?
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
Amazon indigenous protest demanding environment compensation from Brazilian government and improved Covid-19 care

Indigenous protesters in Brazil agreed on Tuesday to suspend their roadblock of a key highway amid a court battle but vowed to fight on for more help against COVID-19 and an end to deforestation.
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:19 UTC
Despite rumors, Brazilian economy minister has no intention of resigning

Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has no intention of resigning according to reports in the Sao Paulo media, in an attempt to quash rising speculation that political pressure for more public spending could force him to quit.