United States

Friday, June 17th 2022 - 22:05 UTC
US launches task force against online harassment

The Government of the United States Thursday launched an initiative to tackle online gender violence and sexual harassment by creating a “task force” to deal with the issue.
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
US Embassy in BA watching Emtrasur aircraft case closely

The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires is keeping an eye on the case of the Iranian-Venezuelan cargo airplane seized at the Ministro Pistarini international airport in Ezeiza, which is on the US Treasury's black list.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 19:23 UTC
US epidemiologist Fauci tests positive for COVID-19

Leading US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has tested positive for COVID-19 despite having taken four doses of vaccine against the malady, it was reported. The 81-year-old physician has been said to be experiencing “mild symptoms.”
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 09:11 UTC
US Fed raises rates to curb growing CPI

The United States Federal Reserve Wednesday announced a 0.75% rate hike to between 1.5% and 1.75%, in a move to curb rising consumer prices. It is the first time since 1994 that the Fed has raised the rate this much.
Saturday, June 11th 2022 - 11:58 UTC
Lacalle calls for a more connected and open world

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou made a virtual appearance at the IX Summit of the Americas after canceling his trip following a positive COVID-19 test, during which he spoke about democracy and his commitment to preserving the environment, while stressing his support for a more open and connected world.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 21:23 UTC
Maduro thanks Fernández for his speech in Los Angeles

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Friday thanked Argentine President Alberto Fernández for his message at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, a gathering from which Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua have been excluded by the hosting country.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Not the Summit we would have wanted, Argentine President tells LA conference

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez Thursday delivered a controversial speech before the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, which was anything but pleasing and obliging to the hosting country.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
At least 3 killed in one more shooting spree in the US

At least three people were killed in yet another shooting spree in the United States Thursday. This time around the events unfolded at a Columbia Machine factory in Smithsburg, Maryland, and were perpetrated by a 23-year-old Hispanic male from West Virginia using a semi-automatic handgun.
Thursday, June 9th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
OAS needs to stay away from coups, Argentine FM tells Summit

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Wednesday told attendees at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles that the Organization of American States (OAS) must never again legitimize destabilization processes in the region.
Tuesday, June 7th 2022 - 21:46 UTC
LA Summit: US announces funding to discourage migration

The Government of the United States Tuesday announced amid the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles a series of measures consisting of basically funding initiatives in Central America to tackle the root causes behind migration.