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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:38:00 GMT
Coronavirus in several Spanish fishing vessels delays departure to the Falklands squid season
The departure of several fishing vessels scheduled to leave from Vigo, Galicia to the Falkland Islands' squid season, has been delayed because a few crew members tested positive for the coronavirus. Companies involved have unde...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:30:00 GMT
La Nacion editorial “Brexit and Malvinas”, a weaker UK and a blow to Falklands' finances
Argentina must closely monitor the evolution of the Falkland Islands' economy as a result of the UK's exit from the European Union since this strategic error means a new chapter can be opened in the long sovereignty conflict be...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:29:00 GMT
South American leaders congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Leaders of South America congratulated and celebrated the new United States administration on Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially inaugurated.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:20:00 GMT
Argentina ended 2020 with a 6,5% of GDP budget primary deficit
Argentina's 2020 budget primary deficit reached 6,5% of GDP, according to a release from the Economy ministry, while the overall deficit was equivalent to 8,5% of GDP, given the massive support to the government to address the ...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:10:00 GMT
Beijing blacklists 28 “anti-China” politicians from the former administration
On Wednesday noon as Joe Biden was being sworn in as 46th US president, China's Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 28 anti-China politicians under the former president including former secretary of state Mike Pompeo. The m...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:06:00 GMT
Teamsters protesting and blocking Argentine highways threaten domestic supplies and grain exports
For the fourth day running independent teamsters are blocking roads in Argentina as part of a protest over what they describe fuel prices, exorbitant taxes, and highway tolls. The lockdown threatens the export of grains and oil...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:57:00 GMT
Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso concentrated 42% of Brazilian beef exports in 2020
The states of Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso led Brazilian beef exports in 2020, a record year for the country with total sales of 2,016 million tons. Data from SECEX (the Brazilian foreign-trade secretariat) compiled by ABRAFRIGO (...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:41:00 GMT
Argentina has great expectations with Biden's multilateralism and a "common friend", Pope Francis
The administration of president Alberto Fernandez is convinced that Argentina is not a priority for the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris government, because as ambassador Jorge Argüello in Washington was repeatedly told when he tried t...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:48:00 GMT
Lufthansa to fly nontop to Falklands carrying German scientists
German carrier Lufthansa Wednesday issued a press release confirming plans are underway for a nonstop charter flight between Hamburg and Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands for scientific purposes. The airline highlighted th...

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:13:00 GMT
National Guard members on duty in Washington have had backgrounds screened
While the US capital Washington under lockdown and strict security measures emulates Baghdad, law enforcement agencies have screened the 25,000 plus National Guard members to make sure they do not pose a security risk during pr...



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