Category: Latin America

Javier Milei takes helm as Argentina’s new President, pledging bold economic reforms

During his first speech as president, Milei addressed a crowd gathered outside Congress, proclaiming, "Today, it's the start of a new era for Argentina; today, we close a long and sad history of decadence and decline, and we take the road of reconstruction of our country."

Saint Lucia: Deputy PM Ernest visits 7 offices before Kwéyòl for Breakfast and Lunch

Saint Lucia: Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire visited seven offices before the Jouné Kwéyòl festival for Breakfast and Lunch on Friday, October 27, 2023. He first visited the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Saint Lucia.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit expresses deep condolences over death of 19 students in Guyana school Dormitory fire

Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit expressed his sorrow and grief over the recent tragic death of 19 students in the Guyana School Dormitory Fire in Mahida on Sunday, May 20, 2023.

G7 meet 2023 Japan highlights US President Joe Biden’s Administration

The Group of Seven (G7) in Hiroshima, Japan, which began on Friday, May 19, 2023, and ended Sunday, May 22, 2023, emphasized the US President Joe Biden administration’s focus on preventing the rise of the dominant authoritarian powers by ruining Russia’s imperial ambitions and by creating regional partnerships to counter the rise of China.

Deputy PM Ernest Hilaire marks budget that puts people of Saint Lucia First

Saint Lucian Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire marked the annual Finance budget of 2023-24 as a budget that served the people of Saint Lucia and worked to meet the needs of all Saint Lucians.

South American-based Artist expresses gratitude on meeting with artist Kitnu

South American-based Artist Martel expressed his gratitude on meeting with another Artist, Kintu, in Pisac, San Francisco. He said it was worthwhile to hear about his work and the concept he put behind his Paintings.

PSG Paid tribute to Pele during match against Angers

The biggest club in France, Paris Saint-Germain, paid respect to the late football legend Pele, who passed away on December 29, 2022, after battling Collen cancer at a Sau Paulo hospital

Argentine women’s captain inked Ronaldo on her leg

Yamila Rodriguez, the captain of Argentine's women's squad, has a leg tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo, a superstar in Portugal and Messi's rival. She said that Ronaldo was her all-time favourite player when a journalist questioned the reason for the tattoo on her leg. He stands apart from other players because of his mentality and attitude on the field

ACTIF 2022 open gates for Trade and Investment between the Afri-Caribbean nations

CS Global Partners, one of the world's renowned-government advisory agencies, is the official representative of the governments of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Saint Lucia and St Kitts and Nevis.

Colombia: Around 122 human rights defenders, civic leaders killed in 2022, says data

Around 122 human rights defenders and civic leaders were killed in the first seven months of the year in Colombia, much more than in the corresponding period of 2021, official sources reported on Friday.

Peru: 4 dead, 16 injured in bus accident

Approximately four tourists died, and 16 others were seriously injured in a bus accident in Peru. The travellers were returning after visiting the citadel...

Dominica successfully hosted cricket T20 match following a five-year span

Dominica, the paradise of the Caribbean, has conducted cricket T20 international matches at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium following the five-year suspension. Dominica hosted two back-to-back games on 2 and 3 July 2022.

Barcelona Draw PSG in Champions League Quarter-Final Showdown

The matchup between these two footballing powerhouses inevitably resurrects memories of the infamous "remontada" in 2017, where Barcelona orchestrated a staggering comeback from a 4-0 deficit in the first leg to clinch victory with a 6-5 aggregate score

Paris 2024: Mayor Hidalgo Urges Trust in Science Amid Debate Over Air Conditioning at “Green Games”

However, not all nations are convinced. The Olympic Committees of Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Norway have voiced concerns about the potential discomfort for athletes in soaring temperatures

PM Skerrit meets Calibishie villagers, shares vision for new school construction 

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met with the villagers of Calibishie to share the construction plans for the new primary school to provide safe and learning atmosphere to the children.