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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:52:00 GMT
Argentina makes payment to IMF and strives to stay afloat
While Argentine President Alberto Fernández described his country's situation facing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as “decide” before the United Nations, a US 1,885 million dollar capital payment was made Wednesday...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:55:00 GMT
Argentina 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 09:20:00 GMT
OECD down plays impact of China's mega group Evergrande possible downfall
“We believe the Chinese authorities have the fiscal and monetary capacity to ”shock absorb“ giant real estate promoter Evergrande”, said OECD chief economist Laurence Boone.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:19:00 GMT
Argentine social organizations stage protest to demand minimum wage rise
Demonstrators from Argentine social organizations convened Tuesday at Buenos Aires' iconic Plaza de Mayo to demand a minimum wage increase, which in their view should be no less than AR $ 70,000 (US $ 378 at the unofficial exch...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:08:00 GMT
Walmart brand leaves Argentina, stores renamed under local ownership
The worldwide famous Walmart brand is saying goodbye to Argentina as its stores are being repainted following the chain's buy over by Colombian-born local businessman Francisco De Narváez.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMT
Bolsonaro tells UN his gov't is for COVID-19 vaccination but against mandates
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday highlighted his policies, economic or otherwise, during his opening speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMT
Killings 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.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT
UN Secretary General insists on more world solidarity
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Tuesday rang the alarm during his speech at the 76th General Assembly in New York City, saying the world “has never been so threatened or so divided” before.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT
“Brazilian Army keeps out of politics, but beware of fake news on social media”
The Brazilian Army “continues strongly dedicated to comply with its constitutional missions”, said Commander General Paulo Sergio Nogueira in a message to the Force, and called on rank and file to be cautious about the info...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:36:00 GMT
Compassion urges leaders to harness Food Summit momentum to tackle climate, health and nature emergencies
Compassion in World Farming is urging world leaders to harness the momentum garnered at this week’s first-ever United Nations Food Systems Summit (UN FSS) to take clear and radical action towards transforming our broken globa...



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