South America
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:05:00 GMTChilean Senate debates whether to make voting mandatory ahead of November election
The Chilean Senate is debating a bill whether to make voting in national elections mandatory, a highly controversial issue since lawmakers of the ruling coalition are against the initiative while the opposition insists in appro...
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMTArgentine Senate approves the Fishing Unit, as the new index value for illegal fishing fines
The Argentine Senate unanimously approved the bill which reviews and establishes new values for fines and sanctions for illegal fishing activities in the country's EEZ.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:56:00 GMTUruguayan President signs decree outlining conditions for foreigners to reenter as of September 1
Foreign owners of real estate property in the country will be allowed back into Uruguay starting September 1 and bring along family members up to the second degree, provided they have all been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:55:00 GMTGenetic material of Argentine 1982 combatants lands in Córdoba for DNA testing
Argentine forensic anthropologist Luis Fondebrider, at the service of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Thursday landed in Córdoba in a private flight from the Falkland Islands carrying genetic material to b...
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:43:00 GMTBrazil: Rio de Janeiro City Hall to require vaccine passports for public spaces starting next month
The City Hall of Rio de Janeiro Friday announced that effective September 1, a COVID-19 vaccination passport will be required for customers to be allowed to enter cinemas, theatres, museums, stadiums, amusement parks and gyms.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:31:00 GMTPeru's cabinet survives Parliamentarian vote of confidence
The Government of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo and Prime Minister Guido Bellido has survived a vote of confidence motion at the national single-House Legislature controlled by the right-wing opposition.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:09:00 GMTDenmark to lift Buenos Aires embassy which covers Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
The European Kingdom of Denmark Friday announced a reshaping of its foreign policies and a series of measures pertaining thereto which included lifting its embassy in Buenos Aires, which encompasses Argentina, Uruguay and Parag...
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:03:00 GMTBrazilian President says “everyone should buy a rifle”
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Friday said that “everyone should buy a rifle” in order not to be enslaved.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:59:00 GMTArgentine intercity bus drivers go on strike for the entire weekend
Argentine intercity bus drivers have gone on a 72-hour nationwide strike from Friday through Monday to demand better wages and labour conditions as well as overdue salaries.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:57:00 GMTWonder of the Seas on its inaugural cruise from Shanghai next March
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas has returned to Saint Naizaire after completing four days of sea trials including seven dozen tests, which apparently have been successful or up to expected standards.