Politics

Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:34 UTC
Argentine gov't facing cabinet reshuffle

Argentine President Alberto Fernández is facing a cabinet reshuffle after two other ministers followed up on Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta's resignation last week as Minister of Women, Gender, and Diversity.
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:31 UTC
Madrid mayor pledges not to allow Peronism 'fiscal populism' into Spain

The mayor of Spain's capital Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and a rising star among the conservative Popular Party has condemned the Spanish Socialist government accusing it of following Argentine Peronism populist policies, underlining that “here in Spain people want to be free”
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Motion to impeach Mayor of Montevideo filed

Montevideo Councilors from the National (White) and Colorado parties have filed for the impeachment of Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) Mayor Carolina Cosse over her allegedly repeated failure to submit a series of reports requested from her office.
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
Supreme Court to decide on a Scottish second independence referendum

Crucial week for Scotland's intention of holding a second independence referendum, when the UK Supreme Court begins on Tuesday hearing arguments in the dispute with London
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Argentine ministers convene in Antarctica

Argentine Ministers Daniel Filmus (Science), Carla Vizzotti (Health), and Jorge Taiana (Defense) convened at Antarctica's Marambio Base to announce the construction of three new laboratories and other undertakings in the area.
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Mudslide in Venezuela leaves dozens dead

At least 22 people have been reported to have died in the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerías, in the central State of Aragua while more than 50 others were missing following a mudslide after heavy rains.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:47 UTC
UK representative challenges OAS Assembly to recognize Falklands right to self determination

The United Kingdom called on the Organization of American States (OAS) on Friday to “recognize the right to self-determination” of the Falklands/Malvinas islanders who had decided to remain citizens of a British Overseas Territories and members of the British Family, despite Argentina’s sovereignty claims.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Colombian president desists from taxing extractive industries

The government of president Gustavo Petro is back stepping from one of his electoral campaign pledges, taxing extractive industries to have Colombia rapidly transit a green, environment friendly economy.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Falklands tribute at the International Bomber Command Center

Reports from Lincolnshire Today indicate that the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC), Lincoln has unveiled a new installation paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the 1982 war on The Falkland Islands with Argentina.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
OAS General Assembly condemns attack against CFK

The 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States gathered in Lima, Peru, unanimously adopted a Hemispheric Declaration of Solidarity following the Sept. 1 assassination attempt in Buenos Aires against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK)