Politics

Thursday, December 21st 2023 - 10:34 UTC
Ex-leader of Surinam sentenced to twenty years in jail

An ex-elected president (and dictator?) of the former Dutch colony of Suriname, Desi Bouterse has been confirmed he must spend twenty years in prison for the execution of fifteen political opponents in December 1982, according to the ruling of a three-judge appeal panel.
Thursday, December 21st 2023 - 08:52 UTC
European Union agrees on new spending rules, but to be implemented in 2025

Following an agreement between heavyweights Germany and France, the European Union has anticipated lower budget deficits and falling debt ratios to boost investment. The decision was praised by the northern EU austerity members and also by the southern countries, normally more lenient on spending.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 20:03 UTC
US organizes deployment of multinational naval force in the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping

The United States has organized the deployment in the Red Sea of a multinational naval force to defend against attacks on international shipping in the region. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, currently visiting Bahrain made the announcement.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 18:00 UTC
Ex-Royal Marine attempting a Guinness World Record by skiing to the South Pole

A Welsh ex-Royal Marine from Seven Sisters in Neath Port Talbot, Dave Thomas, is aiming to set a new Guinness World Record, becoming the oldest person to ski unsupported from Hercules Inlet, in West Antarctica, to the South Pole, reports BBC.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
IMF says Brazil is the 9th economy in the world

According to a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released Tuesday, Brazil is now the ninth-largest economy in the world, thus displacing Canada from that position.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 10:42 UTC
Argentina: Milei to explain drastic measures

Argentine President Javier Milei will go on national television on Wednesday to explain the scope of his most-encompassing emergency decree (DNU) to deregulate the economy with more than 600 provisions.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 10:19 UTC
Uruguayan President and his children land in Antarctica

The Uruguayan Air Force's Lockheed C-130 Hercules FAU 594 carrying President Luis Lacalle Pou and his children landed at the South American country's Artigas Base (BCAA) in Antarctica on Tuesday. “After 30 years, I have returned to Antarctica. The Artigas base houses military and civilians who work side by side,” Lacalle wrote on social networks.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Essequibo conflict means higher insurance costs for Guyana

Amid escalating concerns about the Essequibo crisis with neighboring Venezuela, Guyana has been included in the list of greatest risk for maritime transport drafted by insurers Lloyd's Market Association for vessels visiting offshore facilities in the former British colony's Exclusive Economic Zone, beyond “territorial waters.”
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 10:54 UTC
Rutley meets with Ali to reaffirm UK's support to Guyana in Essequibo controversy

British Minister for the Americas, Caribbean, and Overseas Territories David Rutley met Monday in Georgetown with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to reaffirm the United Kingdom's support to the South American country in their controversy with Venezuela over the 160,000 km2 oil-rich Essequibo region.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 10:05 UTC
Paraguay takes over pro tempore presidency of Gafilat

Paraguay's Liliana Elizabeth Alcaraz Recalde, who heads the South American country's Secretariat for the Prevention of Money and Asset Laundering (Seprelad), took over the pro tempore presidency of the Latin American Financial Action Task Force (Gafilat) for the period 2024 during the XLVIII Meeting held at the exclusive Uruguayan beach resort of Punta del Este between Dec. 11 and 15. Guatemala's Jorge Marroquín was appointed Vice-President.