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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:49:00 GMT
Uruguay extends closure of frontier until the end of January; concern with clandestine partying
Uruguay announced on Wednesday a raft of new measures to help contain the growing number of Covid-19 positive cases which if sustained could strain hospital and sanitary capacities.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:14:00 GMT
Lima Group does not recognize Venezuela's Maduro National Assembly
The Lima Group, a regional bloc comprised mostly of Latin American nations, said on Tuesday that it does not “recognize the legitimacy or legality of the National Assembly installed on January 5” in Venezuela.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:50:00 GMT
Latin America needs a financing boost to restart the economy
By Luis Carranza Ugarte – The president of CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, says the post-pandemic era is the perfect opportunity for investment in the region’s infrastructure.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:30:00 GMT
CONMEBOL supports Cavani and criticizes England's FA for ignoring cultural characteristics
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) joined the growing criticism of England’s FA on Tuesday with a condemnation of the three-match ban given to Uruguayan Edinson Cavani for alleged racism.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:43:00 GMT
Bolivian glacier disappearing and the capital La Paz running out of water
Bolivia's Tuni glacier is disappearing faster than initially anticipated, according to scientists in the Andean nation, a predicament that will likely make worse water shortages already plaguing the capital La Paz, just 60 km a...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:40:00 GMT
Uruguayan players condemn FA's sanction on Cavani which it described as “ignorant and racist”
Uruguay internationals Diego Godin and Luis Suarez have joined forces to condemn England's Football Association ban handed to Edison Cavani while also branding England's governing body “ignorant” and “racist.”

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:36:00 GMT
Dry weather threatens southern Brazil and eastern Argentina
Dry weather across some of the major producing regions in South America is putting upward pressure on corn and soybean prices at the start the new year. Dryness is expected to continue through the short term across southern Bra...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:15:00 GMT
Qatar Airways and LATAM expand South America networks
Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has increased São Paulo services to 10 weekly flights and expanded codeshare cooperation with LATAM Airlines Brasil optimizing connectivity for both airline’s passengers to and from de...

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:41:00 GMT
South Atlantic area of global contention? US Coast Guard off to South America to patrol for IUU fishing
The following piece by Gidget Fuentes in USNI News offers an account of the mission of USCGC (WMSL/758) Stone, fresh from Shipyard and Quarantine, and which departed Mississippi on 22 December for Southern Atlantic Patrol:

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:04:00 GMT
Mexican president plays a "Fools' Day" prank on the "conservative media"
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday played a trick on the media, pretending he was going to end the daily news conferences that he has used to pillory critics and dominate the national news cycle.



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