Politics

Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Lula and Biden share common views during phone call

US President Joseph Biden and Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva held a telephone conversation during which they concurred on several issues, it was reported.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Brazilian police disperse road blockades

Brazilian law enforcement officers were summoned to disperse the numerous roadblocks mounted by lorry drivers and other supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro who insisted Sunday's elections had been tampered with and that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory was a fraud.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Petro and Maduro sign joint declaration, pledge to work together

The Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela Tuesday signed a joint declaration in Caracas after their meeting marking the beginning of a new stage in bilateral ties.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Argentina: Higher court orders rebel group leaders be released

A Buenos Aires Federal Court of Appeals Tuesday ordered the release of the members of the rebel group Revolución Federal who have been arrested for alleged incitement to violence.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Espionage charges filed against former Argentine President

Argentine Federal Prosecutor Franco Picardi requested the indictment of former President Mauricio Macri for the alleged crime of espionage, it was reported Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 22:15 UTC
Tension escalates in Bolivian department of Cochabamba

Bolivia's National 2023 Census Committee gave President Luis Arce Catacora's ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) 48 hours to pull the party's strike forces from Cochabamba, or else radical pressure measures will be adopted.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 22:10 UTC
Ancap workers resume jet fuel supply at Uruguayan airports

Fancap union leaders representing workers of Uruguay's state-run oil company Ancap Tuesday agreed to lift the strike they were staging following a meeting early Tuesday at the Labor Minister (MTSS) in Montevideo, it was announced.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 20:11 UTC
Bolsonaro avoids talking about defeat and his team announces start of transition to Lula

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's team will start the transition process with authorities from Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva's Workers' Party even though he did not expressly admit he was beaten in last Sunday's runoff.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 10:55 UTC
What will Bolsonaro and his followers do regarding Lula's win?

One day after losing the elections, President Jair Bolsonaro's “deafening” silence has Brazilians baffled about his intentions as some of his followers have staged road blockades urging the citizenry to rise against what they claim was electoral fraud.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Princess Anne will visit the Falkland Islands November 17 to 22

The Governor of the Falkland Islands has announced that Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal will be visiting the Falkland Islands between November 17 and 22. Her Royal Highness will be accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.