Politics

Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil's Economy Minister in favor of taxing the wealthiest

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Monday expressed his approval to apply an income tax on the extra wealthy citizens in exchange for easing down on collections levied on enterprises, it was reported.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 10:23 UTC
Three arrested in connection with grenade attack at Bolivian university

Bolivian authorities confirmed later Monday they had arrested three people in connection with the explosion of a gas grenade at the Tomás Frías University in Potosí, which resulted in the deaths of four students who were attending an assembly in a closed room.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Gender Identity Law in Argentina already 10 years old

Argentina authorities have confirmed over 12,000 people changed their ID cards after the Gender Identity Law was passed ten years ago, which allows for people to have their documents in accordance with their self-perceived gender
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Two more Ecuadorian prison inmates killed

The latest episode in the saga of Ecuadorian prison riots has left at least two inmates killed and five others injured at the penitentiary in Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas, it was reported Monday by the National Service of Integral Attention to Adults Deprived of Liberty and Adolescent Offenders.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Macron proposes new political union for Europe which would include Ukraine and the United Kingdom

Speaking before the European Parliament in Strasbourg and later in Berlin, French president Emmanuel Macron proposed a new “European political community,” which would include both members and non-members of the EU, and thus incorporating Ukraine and even possibly the United Kingdom.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Paraguayan FM, US Ambassdor to Asunción discuss security issues

Paraguay's Foreign Ministry Julio César Arriola and US Ambassador Marc Ostfield Monday held a meeting in Asunción to discuss strengthening the fight against corruption, the mutual quest for security, and “promoting mutual and inclusive economic prosperity.”
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 09:03 UTC
Prince Charles will read Queen's speech at the opening of Parliament

The Queen will not attend the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace has announced. Her Majesty was due to deliver the traditional address, but less than 24-hours before the ceremony the decision was taken she would not attend - with Prince Charles set to read the Queen's Speech on her behalf.
Monday, May 9th 2022 - 19:48 UTC
Grenade attack kills 4, injures dozens at Bolivian university

An attack with a gas grenade has left at least 4 people dead Monday and dozens injured at a University in the Bolivian city of Potosí, it was reported. The explosion caused a human avalanche while a student assembly was taking place at the Universidad Autónoma Tomas Frías de Potosí.
Monday, May 9th 2022 - 19:35 UTC
Brazil's Defense Minister asks TSE to disclose objections to voting system

Brazil's Defense Minister, General Paulo Sergio Nogueira de Oliveira, has asked the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to make public the questions raised by the Armed Forces regarding the trustworthiness of the Oct. 2 elections.
Monday, May 9th 2022 - 19:28 UTC
OPEC Chief visits Venezuela to bolster bilateral ties

OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo has visited Venezuela to strengthen bilateral ties between the rich oil-producing South American country, which is one of the 13 countries that make up the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).