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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:33:00 GMT
Bolivia bans beef exports to guarantee domestic supply
The Government of Bolivia Thursday decided to halt all beef exports to prevent international demand from leading to an increase in price domestic consumers could not afford, Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Remmy Gonzal...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:25:00 GMT
Uruguayan President: competition between countries must not prevail to fight covid-19
During his speech at the XXVII Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, which is held in Andorra although most participants make only video appearances, Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou Wednesday launched an ...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:15:00 GMT
Uruguay tops Latin American transition to environment friendly energy sources
Uruguay continues to be Latin America's leading country regarding energy transition towards renewable sources, according to an index released jointly this week by the World Economic Forum and the Accenture consultancy firm.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:51:00 GMT
US advises against travel to almost 80% of the countries in the world
The US State Department has updated its travel advisory system, listing almost 80% of the world's countries as "red" or "do not travel," following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention given the spread ...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:32:00 GMT
Colombia, South Korea strengthen bilateral relations during Seoul envoy trip to Bogota
During his Bogota stop, South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-Kun expressed his country's concerns over Japan's intentions to release the contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima nuclea...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:29:00 GMT
France to impose € 1,500 fine to South American travelers who skip quarantine
A ten-day mandatory quarantine for travellers arriving into France from South America, namely from Brazil, Argentina, Chile and French Guiana as well as from South Africa, shall be effective as of this coming Saturday, said Fre...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:30:00 GMT
Uruguay leads freedom of press in South America; Brazil falls down to red zone in RSF ratings
With no South American country among the top 12, the Non-Government Organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF - the acronym for Reporters sans frontières) Monday lowered Brazil's freedom of the press rankings to 111th, thus ...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:42:00 GMT
Panama sets new measures for South American air travelers
Travellers arriving by aeroplane in Panama having stayed in South America for 15 days or more will have to follow the new anti-covid-19 protocols in force since Monday, health and immigration authorities announced.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:44:00 GMT
Covid-19 cases soar in Peru just days after the elections
Peru's Health Ministry has recorded 433 covid-19 related deaths, bringing the total toll to 57,230 in 13 months, it was announced Monday. Also, 7,131 new infections were detected Sunday, bringing the total to 1,704,757. The ste...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:44:00 GMT
“Green pass” being studied to give vaccinated people more freedoms in Uruguay; does it work?
Top-notch presidential advisors in Uruguay in matters concerning the coronavirus pandemic are considering the feasibility of a “vaccine passport” like the one used in Israel, it was reported Sunday.



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