Politics

Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
New President in Peru confirmed elections in April; third president since 2016

The head of the Peruvian Congress, Manuel Merino, took office on Tuesday as the new president of the Andean country amid protests in the streets and market volatility, the day after the popular leader Martín Vizcarra was removed from office.
Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 08:47 UTC
Extent of Falklands' “increased vigilance” and quarantine arrangements

Following the announcement of the first civilian case which tested positive to Covid-19, the Falklands Islands Government imposed what it defines as increased vigilance. This is basically voluntary and there is no intention of additional legislation given the cooperation of the community. Anyhow, ExCo did approve changes to existing quarantine arrangements.
Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 08:09 UTC
Santiago/Punta Arenas/Falklands' airlink will be reviewed next January

The Falkland Islands Government continues to closely monitor the situation regarding the suspension of commercial air links with Chile and Brazil, in light of the ongoing pandemic.
Wednesday, November 11th 2020 - 06:47 UTC
Falklands under increased vigilance following the first civilian positive case of Covid

A period of increased vigilance will begin in the Falkland Islands after one positive case of Covid-19 was confirmed. Falklands' lawmaker MLA Leona Roberts delivered the news at a Tuesday afternoon press conference, joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr Rebecca Edwards and Chief Executive Barry Rowland.
Tuesday, November 10th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
Peruvian congress ousts president Vizcarra: “easier to kick out a president than a mayor”

Peruvian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Monday night to remove President Martín Vizcarra from office, expressing anger over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and citing alleged but unproven corruption allegations.
Tuesday, November 10th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Argentina again appeals to the IMF; mission arrives for two weeks talks

Argentina will seek an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to replace a failed US$ 57 billion facility, Economy Minister Guzman said on Monday, potentially buying the country more time to make repayments.
Tuesday, November 10th 2020 - 09:39 UTC
US markets react strongly to president-elect Biden's announcement and Pfizer vaccines results

The S&P 500 ended higher but closed just shy of a record on Monday as investors bet that a full economic reopening was finally in sight following the first positive data from a late-stage Covid-19 vaccine trial.
Tuesday, November 10th 2020 - 09:38 UTC
EU extols Biden's victory, “we will work with a president who does not consider us a foe”

The European Union's foreign policy chief on Monday extolled Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. election and, in a swipe at outgoing President Donald Trump, welcomed “the chance to work once again with a U.S. president who doesn't consider us a foe.”
Tuesday, November 10th 2020 - 09:23 UTC
Biden pleads US folks to wear masks and names Covid-19 scientific task force

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday made an urgent plea for Americans to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, declaring that “a mask is not a political statement” as he vowed to make defeating the pandemic his No. 1 priority when he replaces President Donald Trump on Jan 20.
Tuesday, November 10th 2020 - 09:22 UTC
Trump sacks Defense Secretary by tweeter; Esper was against using active military to suppress street protests

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had “terminated” Defense Secretary Mark Esper, signaling he may use his final months in office after defeat at the polls to settle scores within his administration.