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Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:59:00 GMT
Argentina claims Wallace's remarks are “inappropriate and unacceptable”
The Argentine foreign ministry reacted strongly to Defense Secretary Ben Wallace's statements published on Monday in the Daily Telegraph arguing that his belligerent threats and denigratory remarks towards Argentina are not com...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Brazil's inflation for 2021 reaches 10.06%
Brazil's inflation for the year 2021 has reached 10.06%, which was the country's highest in the past six years, driven mainly by the rise in fuel prices and by the energy crisis, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statist...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:50:00 GMT
Some 700,000 households without electricity amid intense heat in Buenos Aires
Power cuts hit over 700,000 households in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) as intense heat resulted in extra demand of electricity for air conditioning devises from a network that has been enduring poor maintenance for...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:49:00 GMT
On Margaret Thatcher Day, Secretary Wallace said “Britain will continue to stand up to bullies”
On Monday UK Defense secretary told the Falklands 40 Margaret Thatcher Day Lecture that Britain will continue to “stand up to bullies” wherever in the world they happen to be situated. He said: “Our enemies should not dou...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:46:00 GMT
Omicron becomes dominant strain worldwide, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday admitted Omicron variant of the coronavirus was already the dominant one worldwide, accounting for almost 60% of the cases.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:45:00 GMT
Full agenda of events to mark Falkland Islands, “Looking forward at 40”
A series of lectures, memorials, and other events will be held this week to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falkland Islands War. The aim is to commemorate the sacrifices made in 1982 and to celebrate the progress m...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:45:00 GMT
Bolivian VP and 6 ministers down with COVID-19
Bolivia's Vice President David Choquehuanca and six members of the cabinet have tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:36:00 GMT
Chilean salmon industry shows how strong and influential it can be
The request from indigenous peoples in the south of Chile and dozens of domestic and international NGO organizations banning salmon farming in nature-protected areas was again frozen in the Chilean congress and will have to wai...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:35:00 GMT
Catholic mass in Spanish in the Falklands beginning 6 February
A Catholic mass will soon be offered in Spanish at St Mary’s church in Falkland Islands' capital, Stanley in a bid to make services more accessible. The Falklands community is richly diverse, including a strong representation...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:33:00 GMT
Gabriel Boric officially proclaimed Chilean president elect; takes office March 11
On Monday the Chilean Elections Qualifying Tribunal, Tricel, officially proclaimed Gabriel Boric as president-elect of Chile, following his victory in the runoff last 19 December. The ceremony was held at the Tricel offices in ...



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