Politics

Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Mural of Chávez and Putin together unveiled in Caracas

Clear signs of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin are on display in the Venezuelan capital. A mural of him alongside the late Hugo Chávez Frías has been unveiled Monday in appreciation. Another mural of Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona is to be seen in Caracas not far off, it was reported.
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
United States launches Cybersecurity Division (CDP)

The U.S. State Department Monday announced its newly-created Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) was operational. The new agency has been devised to enhance the country's ability to work together with other nations on cybersecurity matters.
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:10 UTC
Foreign diplomatic missions decry harsh covid-19 isolation measures in Shanghai

As a part of its zero-tolerance for covid-19 cases, the Government of China has been separating children from their parents to handle the recent outbreak in Shanghai.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 23:08 UTC
Falklands’ MLA Roger Spink: ”We identify with Ukraine because in 1982 we were invaded by a dictator that ruled a neighboring country”

Last Saturday, April 2nd, marked the 40th anniversary of the Argentine landing in the Falklands / Malvinas Islands, which led to war with the United Kingdom. In this framework, Buenos Aires newspaper Clarin interviewed Roger Spink, one of the eight members of the Legislative Assembly. Born in Port Stanley / Puerto Argentino, the capital of the archipelago in 1959, this businessman, an accountant by profession, joined local politics with strong opinions in favor of the Islands and Britain, when it comes to the Argentine sovereignty claim.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 21:55 UTC
Uruguayan President announces the end of the sanitary emergency

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou Monday announced he would be lifting all sanitary restrictions in place in his country following a meeting with Health Minister and other aides.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 21:52 UTC
Falklands newsman would like an apology for 1982

While Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero wrote for The Guardian last week that his country posed a threat to no one, Graham Bound, founder of Port Stanley's Penguin News, told the Spanish newswire service EFE that the presence of British troops on the islands did serve a purpose.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 20:23 UTC
Argentine President welcomes Chilean colleague with whom he shares many views

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Monday welcomed his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric Font at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires. It was the visiting head of state's first trip abroad since taking office on March 11.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Chilean President lands in Buenos Aires

Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font landed Sunday afternoon at BuenosAires' Ezeiza international airport for a two-day official visit which marks his first trip abroad as head of state.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 09:57 UTC
New riot at Ecuadorian prison leaves at least another 12 inmates dead

A new episode of Ecuador's prison crisis Sunday has resulted in the death of yet another 12 inmates following clashes at the correctional facility in the southern city of Cuenca. Last year, 316 prisoners were killed in fights between rival gangs.
Monday, April 4th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands' people have rights, but Argentina's 'cruel' attitude creates the feeling “war has not gone”

Hugo Alconada Mon is a prestigious Argentine journalist, and lawyer, who has written several books, besides belonging to the international consortium of investigative journalists which among other things was involved in exposing the Panama Papers.