Stories for September 2024

Monday, September 9th 2024 - 06:20 UTC
Argentine national killed in terrorist attack on West Bank border with Jordan

Argentine-Israeli national Adrian Marcelo Podzamczer, aged 52, was one of the three people killed in a terrorist attack Sunday at the Allenby border crossing bridge between Jordan and the West Bank when a terrorist got out of a lorry and opened fire on Israeli security forces before being eventually gunned down.
Sunday, September 8th 2024 - 18:36 UTC
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González arrives in Spain after receiving political asylum

Edmundo González Urrutia, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader who was elected, to many in the international community, as the legitimate winner of the July 28 presidential election, arrived in Spain this Sunday after being granted political asylum by the Spanish government. González had sought refuge at the Dutch Embassy in Caracas before securing his passage out of the country.
Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Paraguay and Argentina reach understanding on Waterway tolls

The governments of Paraguay and Argentina have reached an understanding regarding the collection of tolls on the latter's part for the use of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, it was announced.
Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 10:35 UTC
Problem with anti-icing system detected in Voepass crash probe

According to audio recordings preserved in the so-called “black box,” the co-pilot of the doomed Voepass flight 2283 spoke of “a lot of ice” before tragedy ensued, according to a preliminary report released Friday by Brazil's Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa), Agencia Brasil reported.
Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 10:20 UTC
Uruguayan Senator calls for Cardama deal for new Ocean Patrol Vessels to be dropped

Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) Senator Sandra Lazo insisted Friday that Uruguay should backtrack on its decision to purchase two newly-built Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs) from Spanish shipyard Cardama, a company at risk of bankruptcy that has not yet commenced building the units ordered in mid-2023. The Spanish shipyard is still unable to obtain the collaterals required by the contract with the Uruguayan authorities.
Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 10:09 UTC
Brazilian Bossa Nova legend Sergio Mendes dies aged 83

Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes, who once won a Grammy Award, succumbed Thursday in the city of Los Angeles to the effects of prolonged Covid-19, according to The Associated Press. He had been facing respiratory problems for months, O Globo reported. The pianist, composer, vocalist, and arranger was 83. He had moved to the United States in 1964 after the military coup d'état.
Saturday, September 7th 2024 - 09:59 UTC
Lula sacks Human Rights Minister accused of sexual misconduct

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Friday sacked Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida, who was accused of sexual harassment against several women. The PT leader said that no official would remain active in his administration under those circumstances, given the “seriousness of the accusations.”
Friday, September 6th 2024 - 21:42 UTC
Macron picks the seasoned Barnier for French PM job

The 73-year-old Barnier has served four times as a cabinet minister and as the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator. On July 16, Macron accepted Gabriel Attal's resignation but asked him to stay in office on a caretaker basis until a replacement could be found.
Friday, September 6th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands delegation at Expo-Prado strengthens relations with Uruguay

The Falkland Islands Government are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the Falkland Islands delegation to Uruguay on Sunday September First 2024, marking a significant opportunity to strengthen our long-standing relationship and explore new avenues of cooperation.
Friday, September 6th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Explosive device goes off at Argentine Rural Society President's office

An explosive device went off Thursday at the headquarters of the Argentine Rural Society (SRA) in Buenos Aires. There were no fatalities but SRA President Santiago Pino's secretary and other people were reported to have been wounded.