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Thursday, July 28th 2022 - 09:27 UTC
US Defense Secretary wants Brazilian military to respect democracy

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Tuesday underlined during his trip to Brasilia that the Armed Forces should respect democracy and remain under “firm” civilian control. His remarks came two days after incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro claimed upon launching his re-election bid that “the Army is on our side.”
Thursday, July 28th 2022 - 08:57 UTC
IDB keeps approving loans for Argentina amid frozen disbursements

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a credit line worth US$ 1140 million for energy investments and vowed to keep reviewing CEO Mauricio Claver-Carone's decision to halt a separate disbursement of over US$ 800 million to a country with such a credit record.
Thursday, July 28th 2022 - 07:59 UTC
Fed raises the benchmark interest rate 75 basis points, fourth time running

For the fourth time running since March the United States Federal Reserve on Wednesday increased benchmark interest rates 75 basis points to its highest level since 2018, in yet another significant effort to contain inflation which is running at a forty-year high of 9,1%, but at the same time avoiding a recession.
Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 21:27 UTC
Biden back to work after testing negative for COVID-19

US President Joseph Biden has tested negative twice for COVID-19 and was therefore spared from further isolation, White House sources announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 21:25 UTC
Fauci, WHO agree: vaccines not enough to stop monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned earlier this week that vaccines alone are not enough to stop the spread of the monkeypox epidemic and urged people at risk to take additional precautions. Meanwhile, White House Senior Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a broadcast interview that about 99% of the cases have occurred in men who have sex with men.
Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 09:17 UTC
Ample majority of US population feel the country is already in recession

United States public opinion is turning its back on president Joe Biden's administration since over three quarters believe is doing a poor job in handling the US economy according to a CNN/SSRS poll.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina: Unofficial dollar falls after Batakis meets IMF Chief

The unofficial exchange rate between the US dollar (also known as “blue”) and the Argentina peso fell between AR$ 16 and 17 Monday after Economy Minister Silvina Batakis met in Washington DC with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the World Bank agreed on a US$ 200 million loan to boost the country's coffers.
Monday, July 25th 2022 - 23:24 UTC
US, UK repeal tariffs on Brazilian steel products

Brazil's Economy Ministry Monday confirmed that the United Kingdom had decided to no longer apply protective tax measures on the import of steel plates and cold-rolled steel products.
Saturday, July 23rd 2022 - 10:49 UTC
Biden-Fernández meeting put off due to US President's COVID-19

Argentine President Alberto Fernández was told to wait for his one-on-one meeting with his US colleague Joseph Biden, who, despite announcements from the White House that he was doing well after testing positive for COVID-19, has been forced to rearrange his engagements involving personal appearances.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 20:08 UTC
Biden with mild symptoms after testing positive for covid-19

US President Joseph Biden may not have cancer but he did test positive for COVID-19, the White House House announced Thursday, just one day after denying the head of state had admitted to having a life-threatening condition.