Politics

Monday, October 31st 2022 - 09:55 UTC
The cost of political instability has left its toll in the value of UK bonds

Since the start of 2022, and with the increasing political instability situation in the United Kingdom. more than £1.3 trillion has been wiped off the value of UK bonds, following a major sell-off across bond markets, according to figures released at the end of last week's trading.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Lula: Hunger top priority of his third government

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva (2003-2010), who for elected Sunday for a third term in office starting Jan 1, 2023, said in his victory speech that he would run the country for all Brazilians, not just those who voted for him.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:48 UTC
Argentina clinches agreement with Paris Club

Argentina's superminister Sergio Massa Friday announced a deal had been reached with the Paris Club for the repayment of Argentina's debt amounting to US$ 1.972 billion.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:47 UTC
TSE greenlights additional troop deployments ahead of Brazil's runoffs

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Friday authorized the deployment of federal troops to 165 more cities for next Sunday's presidential runoff pitting the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro against the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva. The TSE had already authorized troops to be sent to another 80 cities.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Bitter arguments mark Brazil's last presidential debate

Brazil's two contenders for Sunday's runoff, incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro and former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, Friday engaged in a bitter and tense TV debate closing their campaigns.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:34 UTC
Falklands thanks Commons' Speaker for the 40th Anniversary support

This week Falkland Islands Representative in London, Richard Hyslop presented the House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle with a 40th Anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands framed stamped envelope.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:26 UTC
Lecture on Falklands Liberation Anniversary at Queen's University in Belfast

As part of the Falkland Islands' 40th anniversary year of events in the UK, a delegation from Falkland House visited Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Further deflation reported in Brazil

Brazil's General Price Index - Market (IGP-M) registered deflationary figures yet again in October this year (0.97%) after a 0.95% drop the month before, it was reported by Agencia Brasil.
Friday, October 28th 2022 - 20:12 UTC
Argentine President launches healthcare connectivity program

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday launched a satellite connectivity plan for healthcare facilities which will boost the Government's federalist approach “towards equality.”
Friday, October 28th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil will go back to being environmentally conscientious if Lula wins

Former Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva Thursday said during a press conference in Sao Paulo that “we need an environmentally sustainable, politically democratic and socially developed country.”