Politics

Tuesday, September 24th 2019 - 07:53 UTC
With revenue increasing Brazil unlocks budget funds for education and defense

Brazil’s government will free up 12.5 billion reais (US$3 billion) for discretionary spending, the Economy Ministry said in its latest bi-monthly spending and revenue report, as it seeks to ease the pressure on departmental budgets following deep spending freezes this year.
Tuesday, September 24th 2019 - 07:32 UTC
Trump increases pressure on China to buy farm products

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday questioned a decision by his top trade negotiators to ask Chinese officials to delay a planned trip to U.S. farming regions after trade talks last week, saying he wanted China to buy more American farm products.
Tuesday, September 24th 2019 - 03:34 UTC
Thomas Cook collapse forces the largest peacetime repatriation effort in UK history

Hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers were stranded on Monday by the collapse of the world’s oldest travel firm Thomas Cook, sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in British history.
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 13:20 UTC
Experts predict that US-China trade war deal may be imminent

Prominent Chinese economist Chen Wenling has recently advised that a trade deal between the United States and her home country may be imminent, marking the beginning of the end for the damaging conflict between these two nations.
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 13:19 UTC
British oil tanker Stena Impero to be released from Iranian custody soon

The British oil tanker Stena Impero, held by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz since July for alleged “maritime violations,” has been cleared to leave, according to local press reports published Sunday. The vessel is due to depart “soon.”
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 10:56 UTC
Argentine president's wife trip to Spain viewed as preparation for future exile

Argentina's political future seems to be no mystery regarding the upcoming October 27 presidential elections. So much so that First Lady Juliana Awada's snap trip Sunday to Madrid citing entertainment and social engagements was announced by the media as a preparation for a post December 10 exile that looks inevitable after the outcome of the August 11 primaries.
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 10:07 UTC
Michelle Bachelet says she can't work miracles for Venezuela and its “critical human rights situation”

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, denounced that her figure is misunderstood in Venezuela’s case. The Chilean president, who published a severe report in July denouncing human rights violations in Venezuela, said that many in that country mistakenly see her as “the virgin Mary, who can work miracles” and solve the humanitarian drama.
Sunday, September 22nd 2019 - 22:59 UTC
Bachelet pities Brazil over Bolsonaro's support to Pinochet

The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said Saturday she felt “sorry for Brazil,” after President Jair Bolsonaro publicly expressed his support for former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Sunday, September 22nd 2019 - 12:41 UTC
New sex scandal hits Panama's Catholic Church - three priests spared from duties

Three Catholic priests were removed from their religious functions in Panama Friday for “inappropriate” and “scandalous” behaviours, after a digital news outlet revealed sexual encounters of priests with men, including a minor.
Saturday, September 21st 2019 - 17:37 UTC
Uruguayan President Vázquez successfully completes first round of radiotherapy

Doctors treating Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez of lung cancer Friday announced the 79-year-old head of state and an oncologist himself has completed the first round of radiotherapy treatment “with excellent tolerance.”