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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:25:00 GMT
Argentina’s Central Bank raises interest rates amid growing inflation
Argentina’s Central Bank (BCRA) Thursday increased interest rates to 42.5%, it was announced. The measure is consistent with recent talks between the Government of President Alberto Fernández and the International Monetary F...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:55:00 GMT
“The worst tragedy of our fishing fleet in 38 years”, Spanish Fisheries minister
Spain's Fisheries Minister Luis Planas has called the sinking of the “Villa de Pitanxo“ off the coast of Canada the ”worst tragedy for our fishing fleet in 38 years”. At least nine sailors have died and a dozen remain m...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:38:00 GMT
Bolivia: Áñez collapses during new virtual court appearance
A new hearing involving former Bolivian interim President Jeanine Áñez was adjourned Thursday as she collapsed during her virtual appearance from the Miraflores prison where she is housed.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:24:00 GMT
Falklands' Chamber of Commerce organizes First Environmental Business Symposium
The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has announced the first Falkland Islands Environmental Business Symposium, will be held at 12:30 on the 18th of March. The Chamber is bringing together speakers from organizations across...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:17:00 GMT
BAS joins project to overcome shortage of berths for scientific researchers in polar regions
British Antarctic Survey has teamed up with the National Oceanography Centre and the University of Glasgow to champion the FindAScienceBerth project, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council. The project will open up ...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:14:00 GMT
Western powers fear all out war in Ukraine imminent after "false-flag" attack
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Thursday briefed the United Nations Security Council in New York about Russia's intentions of invading Ukraine and reaching its capital city of Kiev, despite Moscow's insistence there were n...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:13:00 GMT
Fretes becomes Paraguay's Supreme Court Chief Justice for the 5th time
Paraguay's Supreme Court has elected Antonio Fretes with 8 votes as Chief Justice for the fifth time, it was announced Wednesday. He has already chaired one of the country's branches of Government in 2005/2006, 2009/2010, 2013/...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:10:00 GMT
Argentina eyes National Food Company to regulate domestic prices
The Government of Argentina is planning to create a National Food Company as a measure to curb inflation, keep prices under control and help small and medium producers, Presidential Spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti said Thursday in...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:08:00 GMT
State of Emergency decreed in northern Chile to deal with irregular migration
Chile's government has decreed a State of Exception in the country's northern region to address the migration crisis, which has resulted in both an increase in crime and in acts of xenophobia, it was announced.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:04:00 GMT
Argentine President urged to choose a woman for the Supreme Court
Argentine President Alberto Fernández has been pressured this week by Amnesty International and other non-government organizations to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court with a female magistrate, it was reported.



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