News of extension

El Salvador extends state of emergency to curb wave of gang violence

25-04-2022 12:45 El Salvador's lawmakers on Sunday extended a state of emergency for another month at the request of President Nayib Bukele. It was imposed in late March to stamp out a wave of deadly gang violence, expanding police powers so that they could arrest members without a warrant.

BLOOMBERG

Corporación América plans US$300-million Uruguay airport investment

12-11-2021 14:12 Airport operator Corporación América Airports SA is boosting its bet on Uruguay after receiving a 20-year extension on a key international airport there while beefing up its presence in the South American country with some smaller airfields.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Bielsa says Leeds contract 'resolved' ahead of new season

12-08-2021 14:52 The 66-year-old did not give any details on whether he has put pen to paper on new terms, but indicated he had committed to a further season at Elland Road.

FRENCH FOOTBALL

Pochettino pens new PSG deal despite tricky start to reign

23-07-2021 16:01 Argentine coach pens a one-year extension to his contract to stay with the French giants until 2023 despite a below-par start to his reign.

ARGENTINE COACH

Bielsa waits for final whistle to decide on new Leeds deal

21-05-2021 10:10 Marcelo Bielsa says he has held talks with Leeds United over a new contract but has reiterated there will be no announcement on his future until the end of the season.

EMPLOYMENT

Government extends ban on lay-offs until May 31

22-04-2021 23:35 Alberto Fernández administration extends its ban on job dismissals until May 31, except in the construction industry.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Government worried by ‘sustained’ Covid-19 increase in region

13-03-2021 08:28 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti says “controls” will be strengthened in response to “worrying increase” in infections across Latin America.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government extends health emergency for rest of 2021

12-03-2021 15:47 Alberto Fernández's government rolls over health emergency for the coronavirus pandemic until end of 2021.

FOOTBALL – PREMIER LEAGUE

Bielsa says Leeds should wait before extending his contract

22-02-2021 13:01 Marcelo Bielsa says it would be better for Leeds United to wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to extend his contract.