News from South America
MercoPress South Atlantic News Agency
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OAS reiterates support for Falklands' sovereignty talks between Argentina and UK
on October 23, 2020
The General Assembly of the Organization of American States, OAS, supported a declaration on the Falklands/Malvinas question, reaffirming once again the need for the governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom to resume negotiations on the disputed sovereignty with the purpose of finding a peaceful solution to the prolonged controversy.
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Falklands government replies to Argentina's sovereignty claims at the OAS General Assembly
on October 23, 2020
Minister Wendy Morton, acting as observer delegate spoke on Wednesday at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in response to the speech made by the Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Solá, in which he again claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
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Scientists found plastic debris in the digestive track of southern right whale stranded in Argentina
on October 23, 2020
Scientists found plastic debris in the digestive tract of a southern right whale stranded in Argentina, according to a study from the Southern Right Whale Health Monitoring Program, co-led by the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine; and Instituto de Conservación de Ballenas in Argentina.
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South Georgia message to potential visitors, “If you can get here, we are open”
on October 23, 2020
During the uncertain times, the pandemic has presented, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands were glad to be able to speak directly to tourism industry representatives last August during a virtual meeting hosted by IAATO, reports the August/September South Georgia Newsletter.
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China and Germany heading for superpower status, forecast Vladimir Putin
on October 23, 2020
The era when the United States and Russia decided the world's most important questions is in the past, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, saying China and Germany were now heading for superpower status.
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Argentina plans US$ 1,5bn subsidies to resurface Vaca Muerta output: "cheaper than importing LNG"
on October 23, 2020
Argentina’s cash-strapped government says it can find US$ 5.1 billion to give to natural gas drillers in a bid to resurface the country’s Vaca Muerta shale patch and prevent a jump in imports of the fuel.
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The risk of Covid-19 spread in flights "very low" but "cannot be ruled out"
on October 23, 2020
The risk of COVID-19 spreading on flights appears "very low" but cannot be ruled out, despite studies showing only a small number of cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
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China makes remote video inspections of sanctioned Brazilian slaughterhouses
on October 23, 2020
Chinese officials carried out a remote inspection of Brazilian slaughterhouses whose exports to the Asian country have been suspended due to Covid-19 cases among employees.
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Belgium dusts off 1666 charter issued by King Charles II to support its fishing rights in British waters
on October 23, 2020
Belgium may resort to a 17th-century charter granted by a British king to retain fishing rights in Britain’s coastal waters if London and the European Union fail to agree on a trade deal by the end of this year.
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A tale of two Chiles; referendum on constitutional reform
on October 22, 2020
By Jennifer M Piscopo and Peter Siavelis (*) – One year ago, Chileans took their anger over inequality and injustice to the streets, insisting that redressing the nation's deep structural problems would require more than reform. They said Chile would need a new constitution with more rights and better social protection.