UN sends fact finding mission to Chile where Mapuches are on hunger strike
Around 1.5 million Mapuches live in Chile, and 200,000 in Argentina SANTIAGO, Aug 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The United Nations has…
Covid-19: Brazil indigenous protesters demand help against virus
Indigenous protestors blocked a major Trans-Amazonian highway to protest against the lack of governmental support during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
US Pres Trump promises tax credits for firms that bring jobs back from China
“We will create tax credits for companies that bring jobs from China back to America,” Trump said WASHINGTON, Aug 18…
Venezuela’s pro-govt Constitutional Assembly to end in December: Pres Maduro
CARACAS, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s pro-government Constitutional Assembly will end operations in December when a new legislature will be…
Argentina officially presents debt restructure offer to SEC
Argentina’s Economy Minster Martin Guzman has led the tough negotiations with creditors to restructure the $66 billion debt BUENOS AIRES,…
US Pres Trump calls Putin ‘world-class chess player’ along with Xi and Erdogan
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (NNN-TASS) — Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan are…
Covid-19: Anti-government protesters defy virus measures in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of opposition demonstrators took to the streets in cities across Argentina to protest…
Covid-19: Mexican president says will get Russian vaccine if effective
MEXICO CITY, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that he would be among the first…
US: White House advisor Kushner urges Saudi to normalise ties with Israel
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and White House advisor Jared Kushner said it would be…
Canada: Finance Minister Bill Morneau quits amid charity probe
OTTAWA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Canada’s finance minister has said he will resign after conflict-of-interest allegations involving WE Charity. Bill Morneau has faced pressure…