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Friday, April 29th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Ushuaia expects 250,000 visitors in 2022/23 cruise season

Next cruise season, 2022/23, the port of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego province is expecting 535 calls and the arrival of some 250,000 visitors, according to estimates by Argentine officials attending the Seatrade Global Cruise, the largest fair of its kind which takes place annually in Miami.
Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 20:49 UTC
Moderna files for FDA approval to pedratric covid-19 vax

Drug developers Moderna Thursday filed for clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend the use of their COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 6 months to 5 years, it was announced.
Wednesday, April 27th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
Argentina's VP and Defense Minister meet with US General Richardson

Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Tuesday announced with pride that she had welcomed US General Laura Richardson at her Senate office.
Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
US General Laura Richardson makes Buenos Aires stop

General Laura Richardson, chief of the US Southern Command is to be welcomed Tuesday in Buenos Aires by Defense Minister Jorge Taiana to discuss bilateral issues regarding mutual cooperation.
Monday, April 25th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
Elon Musk reaches deal to buy over Twitter

Billionaire Elon Musk Monday agreed to buy over 100% of Twitter for US$44 billion, at a value of US$ 54.20, the company announced in a press release.
Saturday, April 23rd 2022 - 09:42 UTC
Disney shares plummet as Florida ends company's privileges

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis Friday signed into law the bill revoking Walt Disney Co.'s special self-governing status in the area around its Orlando theme parks, it was announced.
Friday, April 22nd 2022 - 18:23 UTC
Former Honduran President extradited to New York

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez landed Thursday evening in New York in handcuffs and escorted by US law enforcement officers as he was being extradited to stand trial for drug trafficking.
Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 09:40 UTC
US gov't appeals judge's ruling ending mask mandates

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday confirmed it finally filed an appeal against a Florida Federal Judge's ruling which has for the time being brought the mandatory wearing of facemasks on public transport to a halt.
Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
US: Biden administration abides by Fla. Judge ruling ending mask mandates

The US Justice Department Tuesday said it would only appeal Monday's ruling by Florida Federal District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ending President Joseph Biden's mask mandate in public transport units if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
Tuesday, April 19th 2022 - 20:05 UTC
The Washington Post says Milei could be Argentina's next President

Days after Argentine Deputy Javier Milei announced he planned to run for President in 2023, The Washington Post published Monday a report saying he might even win the race.