Politics

Thursday, July 7th 2022 - 09:03 UTC
Boris Johnson accepts “to leave with dignity”, by next autumn

Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative Party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs, BBC has reported. A Conservative leadership contest will take place this summer and a new prime minister will be in place in time for the party conference in October.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
US ambassador in Argentina, “would like to see negotiations on Malvinas question, but it is a complicated issue”

United States ambassador to Argentina, Mark Stanley admitted he would like to see negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom on the Falklands/Malvinas question, but “I admit it is a very complicated issue”.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
President-elect Petro, a former guerrilla fighter, wants lasting peace in Colombia

Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro has in mind a series of revolutionary changes to achieve total peace in a country torn by guerrilla wars for over six decades, including the resumption of talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN), it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Brazil's TSE reaches deal with OAS on observing mission

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Chief Justice Edson Fachin Tuesday signed an agreement to authorize the participation of the Organization of American States (OAS) as an observer during the October presidential elections, it was reported.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 09:27 UTC
Illinois shooting death toll reaches 7

US authorities Tuesday announced that the death toll from the July 4 shooting during an Independence Day celebration parade in Highland Park, Illinois, had gone up to seven casualties, while a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the crimes.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 08:49 UTC
Top ministers leave Boris Johnson's cabinet, displeased with his attitudes

Two of the most senior members of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Cabinet resigned on Tuesday, which could be marking the beginning of the end of Johnson's leadership. Health Secretary Sajid Javid was the first to go, saying he could “no longer continue in good conscience” at his post. He was immediately followed by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak' who announced he was stepping down, because “the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously.”
Tuesday, July 5th 2022 - 21:56 UTC
Things will not change under Boris, UK ministers say upon resigning

The British Conservative Government of Boris Johnson has been apparently left against the ropes following Tuesday's back-to-back resignations from the ministers of finance and health citing a “loss of confidence” in Boris Johnson's management.
Tuesday, July 5th 2022 - 20:16 UTC
IMF vows to keep working alongside Argentina

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has insisted on the need to keep working together with Argentina following the resignation of Martín Guzmán as Economy Minister and the subsequent appointment of Silvina Batakis.
Tuesday, July 5th 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Carmona: air link with Sao Paulo is 'dead'; Aerolineas will finally fly directly to Falklands

Argentina might be in the midst of a major political and cabinet conflict of yet unknown consequences, but certainly not positive given the precarious situation of the economy, but there is always time to address the claim obsession, Malvinas Islands.
Tuesday, July 5th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Arab countries announce investments in Brazil worth US$ 20 bn

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Monday announced that the total investments of Arab funds in Brazil are approaching US$20 billion, half of that money stemming from the country's recent participation at the Expo Dubai event.