Politics

Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:50 UTC
US imposes more sanctions on Iran and Maduro, and demands Europe follows suit

The United States said on Monday it was imposing sanctions on Iran's defense ministry and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro under a contested UN authority and demanded that Europe follow suit.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:34 UTC
Petrobras faces unexpected challenges in its attempt to sell refineries

Brazilian oil company Petrobras said on Monday it will open another round of bidding for its Repar refinery in the state of Parana after receiving binding offers that were too similar in value.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:31 UTC
Mexican court unfreezes bank account of company blacklisted by US for trading with Venezuela

Mexican court has unfrozen the bank accounts of a local company blacklisted by the United States for trading in oil with Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA despite US sanctions, Mexico's anti-money laundering unit said.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Trump admits he was prepared to adjust the dollar exchange rate to combat China's Yuan

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday revealed he was rebuffed when he asked officials to adjust the exchange rate of the dollar to counteract what he described as repeated currency manipulation by China of its Yuan.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:29 UTC
Chinese embassies in Suriname and Guyana accuse Pompeo of smearing Beijing

China's embassies to Suriname and Guyana accused US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of “spreading rumors” and “smearing” Beijing, after Washington's top diplomat criticized Chinese companies during a four-stop South America tour.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Mexico confirms 700,000 coronavirus cases, but admits true figures are higher

Mexico’s confirmed coronavirus caseload rose past 700,000 on Monday, according to updated data from the health ministry officials, along with a reported death toll of 73,697.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:24 UTC
A Catholic anti-abortion and an American Cuban Barbara Lagoa, two possible candidates to succeed liberal icon Ginsburg

US President Donald Trump raced on Monday to cement a conservative majority on the US Supreme Court before the Nov 3 election, telling reporters he planned by Saturday to reveal his pick to succeed liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:19 UTC
Madrid requests the Army's help to fight the surge of coronavirus in the capital

Madrid's regional government chief requested the army's help on Monday in fighting the coronavirus surge in the Spanish capital where local authorities ordered a partial lockdown of some poorer districts, prompting protests.
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Covid-19 contagion leads to the appointment of a Magallanes Region new governor

The Chilean government appointed Jennifer Rojas as new governor of the Magallanes and Antarctic Region, following the ousting of Jose Fernandez, who had been in the post since February 2019.
Monday, September 21st 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Chile announces protocol to vote in October's referendum: “no greater risk than going to the supermarket”

Chilean citizens planning to vote in a referendum on a new constitution next month will be at no greater risk of contracting coronavirus at the ballot box than they would be going to the supermarket, the head of the country’s electoral service said on Monday.