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Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:47:00 GMT
UK representative challenges OAS Assembly to recognize Falklands right to self determination
The United Kingdom called on the Organization of American States (OAS) on Friday to “recognize the right to self-determination” of the Falklands/Malvinas islanders who had decided to remain citizens of a British Overseas Te...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:16:00 GMT
Uruguay launches stamp, announces coin commemorating Andes plane crash
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Friday took part in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the so-called Andes tragedy, an airplane crash that made history since many victims survived after being left for dead.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:13:00 GMT
Colombian president desists from taxing extractive industries
The government of president Gustavo Petro is back stepping from one of his electoral campaign pledges, taxing extractive industries to have Colombia rapidly transit a green, environment friendly economy.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:10:00 GMT
Bolivia reports first death of monkeypox patient
A patient at Santa Cruz de la Sierra's San Juan de Dios Hospital who was infected with monkeypox has died, thus becoming the first casualty with the malady in the country, it was announced Friday.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:07:00 GMT
Falklands tribute at the International Bomber Command Center
Reports from Lincolnshire Today indicate that the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC), Lincoln has unveiled a new installation paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the 1982 war on The Falkland Islands with...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:05:00 GMT
Argentina passes IMF test, gets US$ 3.8 billion
The International Monetary Fund's Board of Directors Friday approved the 2022 second semester review, thus clearing the way for a US$ 3.8 billion disbursement in favor of Argentina.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:03:00 GMT
OAS General Assembly condemns attack against CFK
The 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States gathered in Lima, Peru, unanimously adopted a Hemispheric Declaration of Solidarity following the Sept. 1 assassination attempt in Buenos Aires against Vice Presi...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:56:00 GMT
Paraguayan VP's brother sacked from Navy Chief post
Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benìtez reshuffled the country's Armed Forces brass before leaving for Montevideo Friday. Among those relieved from duty was Navy Chief Admiral Carlos Dionisio Velázquez, brother of Vice Presid...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:52:00 GMT
PAHO launches mental health awareness campaign
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a campaign in support of people with mental health problems who also suffer from society's stigmatization.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:47:00 GMT
Maduro says Venezuelan elections might be earlier than expected
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Friday hinted he might bring forward the 2024 presidential elections because he is ready to win “whenever, wherever, and however.”



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