Politics

Monday, September 19th 2022 - 08:44 UTC
Colombian gov't, dissident FARC guerrillas hold preliminary peace talks

Colombia's High Commissioner for Peace, Danilo Rueda, and representatives of dissident Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) guerrillas have met during the weekend to discuss possible talks, according to a statement released on Saturday.
Monday, September 19th 2022 - 08:29 UTC
Bolsonaro expresses his condolences at Lancaster House

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was among the world leaders to sign the book of condolences in London for Queen Elizabeth II's death. The South American ruler is expected to take part in Monday's funeral and then head on to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
La Plata recalls 46th Anniversary of “The Night of the Pencils”

Groups of survivors, students, and other human rights organizations Friday commemorated the 46th anniversary of the massacre known as “The Night of the Pencils” (La Noche de Los Lápices) in the Argentine city of La Plata where the atrocities committed by the military dictatorship were perpetrated.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 10:04 UTC
Lula vows to tackle price of food if elected

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva (2003-2010), who remains the leading contender for next month's elections against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, said Friday that if he returns to the Planalto Palace, he will seek to lower the price of food.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Bolivia, Venezuela not joining US efforts against drug trafficking, Biden says

US President Joseph Biden has issued yet another declaration including Venezuela and Bolivia among the countries that do not fight drug trafficking.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Argentina: Security around President Fernández tightened

Following the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), Argentine authorities have made changes regarding security protocols around President Alberto Fernández and other high-ranking officials, it was reported Friday in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Which will be King Charles III cipher, St Edwards or the Tudor crown

It has become an uncertain time for companies across the UK who supply the Armed Forces with flags, belts, medals, swords and sporrans – anything bearing the Queen's cipher. The cipher is the monogram of a reigning sovereign and consists of the initials of their name and title and often includes a crown.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Some 6,000 armed forces personnel deployed throughout the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

In total, approximately 5,949 United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel will have deployed on ceremonial duties throughout the course of Operation London Bridge, the codename for the state funeral plan of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 19:22 UTC
Chile: Argentine Ambassador summoned over radio statements

Chile's Foreign Ministry has summoned Argentine Ambassador Rafael Bielsa to convey to him that the Government of President Gabriel Boric Font finds some of his comments highly inappropriate for his role.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Lacalle Pou and Mujica found to be most popular politicians in Uruguay

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou (2020-2025) and ex-president José “Pepe” Mujica (2010-2015) top the list of most-liked politicians in the country, a survey by pollsters Equipos Consultores released Thursday showed.