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Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:55:00 GMTArgentina eases down on most COVID-19 restrictions, gradually reopens borders
In what became Juan Manzur's first appearance as Cabinet Chief, the Government of Argentina Tuesday announced a gradual reopening of its borders as of October 1 as well as other measures lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMTKillings of social leaders in Colombia total 124 so far in 2021
Monday's killing of five social leaders in Colombia have increased this year's figures to 124, the Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) has reported.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:45:00 GMTFelipe Solá found out he was being sacked as Argentine FM while enroute to Celac Summit
Outgoing Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Solá found out during a stopover in El Salvador that his services would no longer be required, so he decided to cut short his trip which should have ended with his presence at the Cel...
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:30:00 GMTCelac supports Argentina's stance regarding Malvinas issue
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Saturday ratified its support to “the legitimate rights of Argentina in the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwi...
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:18:00 GMTChilean cities of Osorno and Puerto Montt want restrictions eased on Argentine tourists
In the Chilean cities of Osorno and Puerto Montt, the local chambers of commerce have asked that requirements for Argentine tourism arriving by air be simplified.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:24:00 GMTLatin America viewing Celac as a substitute for OAS during Summit starting in Mexico City
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Summit will start Saturday in Mexico City as the body seeks to replace the Organization of American States (OAS) in regional matters.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:58:00 GMTParaguay River reported to be close to historic downspout levels
Paraguayan authorities have reported the Paraguay River is merely 9 centimeters from its all-time low as it dropped yet another 3 centimeters Friday in Asunción.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:53:00 GMTGuyana physicians warned against unethical advise regarding COVID-19 vaccines
Guyana's Medical Council has warned that doctors who denigrate the COVID-19 vaccination drive are "unprofessional and dangerous” in addition to being “constitutionally unethical."
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:20:00 GMTSão Paulo Mayor wants Guarani to become city's 2nd language
São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes Thursday sent a by to the local City Council whereby Guarani would be declared the second official language of South America's largest city.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:16:00 GMTArgimón becomes Uruguay's interim president until Sept. 24
Due to President Luis Lacalle Pou's trip to Mexico and the United States on his first mission abroad lasting more than 48 hours, Vice President Beatriz Argimón has become the country's interim head of state.