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Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:50:00 GMT
Argentine surrealism: turning a major defeat into a victory celebration
“On Wednesday, I'm inviting you to celebrate this great triumph by filling the Plaza de Mayo with militants,” Argentine president Alberto Fernandez announced calling the trade unions and the organizations of picketers in su...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:49:00 GMT
Chile to reopen additional land crossings
The Chilean government Monday announced it will be reopening several land border crossings for nationals and foreigners alike as of Dec. 1, provided certain requirements are met.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:48:00 GMT
Chinese top scholar suggests resolving the Falklands dispute “by force”
In recent years Beijing has incorporated itself into the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute debate between UK and Argentina siding with its South American increasingly political, financial and trade partner.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:45:00 GMT
US dollar does not soar as expected following Argentina's elections results
Contrary to expectations, the unofficial exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar remained somewhat stable Monday following the ruling party's overall loss at Sunday's mid-term elections.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:22:00 GMT
Maquila vote in Tierra del Fuego helps the ruling coalition of president Fernandez
The two seats at stake in the Argentine Lower House representing the extreme south province of Tierra del Fuego, had their holders reelected comfortably last Sunday in the midterm election.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:08:00 GMT
Peru extends vaccination mandates for indoor spaces and domestic travel
The Government of Peru has decided people over 18 years of age who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be banned from closed public places as of Monday. The measures include shopping malls, restaurants and banks.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:03:00 GMT
Xi Jinping, Biden hold virtual summit at last
US President Joseph Biden and his Chinese colleague Xi Jinping Monday held a virtual Summit during which they discussed world and bilateral issues.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT
US Chargé d'Affaires in Asunción insists his country will always be "an ally" of Paraguay
Joseph Salazar, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Asunción, Monday tweeted that his country "has been, and will always continue to be, an ally of Paraguay."

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:51:00 GMT
Bolsonaro tells Dubai Forum opportunities are awaiting in Brazil
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Monday told potential investors at Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates about the opportunities awaiting in his country.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:28:00 GMT
Argentina: Both major political parties poised to share Lower House power
Argentina's opposition party Together for a Change (Juntos por el Cambio – JxC – or simply “Juntos”) has won six out of eight Senatorial elections Sunday, which means the ruling Everybody's Front (Frente de Todos – Fd...



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