Politics

Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 11:28 UTC
Nicaragua must still respect human rights outside of OAS, members of the organization said

Members of the Organization of American States (OAS) Wednesday insisted Nicaragua must still respect human rights regardless of its detachment from the group effective Nov. 19, two years after announcing its decision to leave according to the applicable rules.
Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 11:19 UTC
Argentina’s next VP: Rossi uneasy in TV debate with Villarruel

Although most local media were reluctant to say who had won Wednesday’s debate between vicepresidential contenders Agustín Rossi (Unión por la Patria – current Cabinet Chief) and Victoria Villarruel (La Libertad Avanza – current Congresswoman), it could be determined by neutral observers that Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s running mate was somewhat uncomfortable with the situation.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 18:43 UTC
Guyana asks The Hague court to stop Venezuelan referendum on the annexation of half of its territory

Guyana has asked the UN's highest court to stop a Venezuelan referendum on the annexation of the Esequibo, half of its territory and its oil-rich offshore, a claim going back to colonial times.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 12:44 UTC
Brazil: poll shows 57% agree Bolsonaro should be indicted due to Congress attack

A nationwide survey carried out between Oct. 20 and 23 showed 57% of Brazilians believed that the indictment of former President Jair Bolsonaro was the correct decision by the Joint Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPMI) delving into the case of the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia where the headquarters of ll three branches of government were attacked.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Milei not sure he would concede defeat

Argentina’s opposition candidate Javier Milei said in a TV interview with Peruvian anchor Jaime Bayly that he was not sure he would accept defeat at the Nov. 19 runoff against Economy Minister Sergio Massa.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
New Foreign Minister appointed in Peru

Political Scientist Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea Franco was sworn in Tuesday as Peru’s new Foreign Minister following the resignation of Ana Cecilia Gervasi over sloppy arrangements for a one-on-one presidential meeting between Dina Boluarte and her US colleague Joseph Biden in Washington DC.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Guterres once again calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Tuesday called again for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza to allow humanitarian actions. The Portugal-born official said he was “extremely distressed by the violent death of civilians in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe that continues there.”
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 09:01 UTC
Peña praises ECLAC and wants more Chilean investments in Paraguay

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña spoke Tuesday in favor of free trade and environmental protection during his appearance before the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) at its Santiago (Chile) headquarters.
Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:24 UTC
Peru's Foreign Minister resigns after Biden meeting fiasco

Ana Cecilia Gervasi Monday turned in her resignation as Foreign Minister of Peru following strong criticism over a failed bilateral meeting between President Dina Boluarte and her US counterpart Joseph Biden during last week’s summit of leaders of the Americas in Washington DC.
Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:23 UTC
Falklands Representative marks service of Falkland Islanders at Houses of Parliament

The Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK and Europe, Mr Richard Hyslop, has paid tribute to the service of Falkland Islanders during the First and Second World War and those who helped liberate the Falkland Islands in 1982 by placing a commemorative stake in their honour at the UK Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance.