Politics

Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Brazil's CPI finds Bolsonaro should face 10 criminal charges for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis

Brazilian Senator Renan Calheiros, rapporteur of the Upper House's Parliamentarian Commission (CPI) investigating President Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday announced 10 criminal charges were to be filed against the head of state.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:05 UTC
An OAS 26-vote resolution calls on Nicaragua to release presidential candidates; Argentina abstains

The Organization of American States again, OAS, demanded on Wednesday from Nicaragua the immediate release of presidential candidates and political prisoners, with less than a month to the election in which President Daniel Ortega is expecting reelection.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Peru's President seeks Congressional approval to travel to Bolivia

Just one day after Bolivia's ruling party Movement Towards Socialism was reported to have opened up an office in Peruvian territory, Peru's President Pedro Castillo Terrones has filed the customary petition before Congress to be allowed to travel to La Paz, Oct. 30 to participate in the “Presidential and VI Binational Ministerial Cabinet Bolivia - Peru Meeting.”
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:00 UTC
China deals blow to Brazilian economy by holding import ban on meat

China's decision to uphold a ban on meat imports from Brazil means US $ 450 million less for the coffers of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, it was reported Wednesday. It was also good news for Uruguay.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:55 UTC
Falklands Election: Mark Pollard and Stacy Bragger after reelection

The Falkland Islands Election is scheduled for Thursday, November 4th. So far MP has published the manifestos of the four candidates for the three benches corresponding to the Camp Circumscription in the Legislative Assembly.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:55 UTC
UK and New Zealand seal free trade agreement; next step Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

A comprehensive trade agreement with New Zealand will cut red tape for businesses, end tariffs on UK exports and create new opportunities for tech and services companies while making it easier for UK professionals to live and work in New Zealand.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Former FARC leader not arrested in Mexico, just deported

Former Colombian guerrilla leader Rodrigo Granda, who was denied entry into Mexico Tuesday, was deported back to his native country. He explained he had never been under arrest.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:27 UTC
Morocco halts flights to / from UK, Netherlands over increasing number of COVID-19 cases

The Government of Morocco has banned flights to the United Kingdom or returning from their effective Thursday over concerns about an increasing number of COVID-19 infections.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:17 UTC
Facebook planning to rebrand its name converted in a metaverse company

Facebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect a new focus, as reported by The Verge. The coming name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th, is meant to signal the tech giant’s ambition to be known for more than social media and all the ills that entail.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:11 UTC
Alexei Navalny awarded the European Parliament 2021 Sakharov Prize

On Wednesday the Vice President of the European Parliament Heidi Hautala announced the decision by the European Parliament's Conference of Presidents to award Alexei Navalny with the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.