UNITED NATIONS UN report criticises ‘structural discrimination’ against Argentina's indigenous 23-03-2023 17:43 United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights highlights repeated “evictions and violent interventions” in new report. by Api Dhadda
CLIMATE CHANGE United Nations issues urgent warning on climate 20-03-2023 18:31 UN estimates will cross the key 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit in about a decade
UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG IAEA board backs Grossi as head for second term to 2027 10-03-2023 13:38 United Nations nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board votes for Argentina's Rafael Mariano Grossi to serve as director general for a second term, until 2027.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Why climate change is the greatest threat to human progress 07-03-2023 15:00 The Human Development Index is flashing red for the first time in three decades and adding to the urgency of reducing greenhouse gases.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico 'deeply concerned' by new Israeli West Bank plan 17-02-2023 16:58 Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico express "deep concern" over Israeli government's decision to legalise new settlements in the West Bank.
Future of BRICS bloc BRICS debates expansion as Iran, Saudi Arabia seek entry 15-02-2023 11:41 The proposal to expand BRICS will be one of the economic bloc’s main focuses this year, with Iran and Saudi Arabia among those who’ve formally asked to join.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY 40 nations urge Israel to lift 'punitive' sanctions on Palestinians 16-01-2023 23:01 Argentina among some 40 nations calling on Israel to lift sanctions it imposed on the Palestinian Authority earlier this month.
ARGENTINA UN investigator meets with government, issues statement on extrajudicial killings 25-11-2022 22:30 UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions Morris Tidball-Binz calls on Argentina to “step up efforts to prevent and investigate unlawful deaths” at the conclusion of 11-day visit. by Sam Forster
Lithium in Latin America 'We don't eat lithium': Latin America longs for benefits of metal boon 27-10-2022 18:08 Global demand has exploded for lithium – the "white gold" found in huge quantities in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. But in Latin America's "lithium triangle," there are growing concerns about the impact on regional groundwater sources and doubts about whether the benefits of a metal bonanza will truly local communities near plants, many of whom live in poverty.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ECLAC: Latin American economy will grow 3.2% in 2022 20-10-2022 00:34 ECLAC said all subregions will face a growth slowdown next year, with South America expecting growth of 1.2% in 2023 compared to 3.4% this year.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope urges UN reform after Ukraine war, Covid 'limits' 16-10-2022 10:44 The United Nations is no longer fit for "new realities," writes Pope Francis in soon-to-be released book.
INTERNATIONAL DEBT United Nations: 54 poor nations urgently need debt relief 11-10-2022 12:56 United Nations Development Programme warns dozens of developing nations are facing a rapidly deepening debt crisis and that "the risks of inaction are dire."
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina abstains from UN vote on Xinjiang abuses debate 07-10-2022 00:06 UN Human Rights Council votes against holding a debate on alleged widespread abuses in China's Xinjiang region after intense lobbying by Beijing; Argentina abstains from ballot.
ARGENTINA Argentina 'must maximise resources to defend human rights,' says UN expert 06-10-2022 16:33 Visiting United Nations envoy Attiya Waris calls on authorities to ensure financial pressures do not affect the defence of human rights. by Sam Forster
Human rights Venezuela rejects UN report alleging crimes against humanity 26-09-2022 21:31 UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela said last week that military and state intelligence services were part of a scheme "supported by senior authorities" to stifle opposition dissent.
HUMAN RIGHTS & VENEZUELA UN committee releases damning report on human rights abuses in Venezuela 24-09-2022 08:00 Human rights watchdogs call for increased international pressure on government in Caracas following damning United Nations report; Pressure grows on Argentina to revise relations with Maduro administration. by Sam Forster
And that reminds me... Another UN (General Assembly) bites the dust 24-09-2022 07:26 President Alberto Fernández's maiden live performance at the UN General Assembly caused more of a splash here than in New York and on the basis of a domestic rather than international issue. by Michael Soltys
BRAZIL ELECTION 2022 Brazil more isolated after four years of Bolsonaro 21-09-2022 09:09 Political analysts say the international influence of Latin American giant Brazil has shrunk under President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right incumbent fighting an uphill battle to win re-election next month.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY President warns UN leaders of threat from political violence 20-09-2022 22:21 Alberto Fernández addresses attempted assassination of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on world stage for first time, as he calls for greater global solidarity on efforts to tackle political violence and food insecurity.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President Fernández to attend UN General Assembly in New York 15-09-2022 16:37 Peronist leader will deliver speech before UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, before heading to Houston for talks with energy industry leaders. Postponed meeting with US President Joe Biden has not been rescheduled for this trip.
GENDER VIOLENCe Survey: Almost half of women in Argentina have experienced gender violence 30-08-2022 22:07 Study, carried out by the Women, Gender & Diversity Ministry Ministry and part of an EU-UN initiative, quizzed more than 12,000 people across 12 provinces nationwide.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Andean leaders want Argentina, Chile, Venezuela to join regional bloc 30-08-2022 17:04 Colombian President Gustavo Petro makes his international debut at Andean Community of Nations (CAN) summit in Lima; Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru call for Argentina, Chile and Venezuela to join the bloc.
UNICEF SURVEY Million kids and adolescents skip a meal each day for lack of income 19-08-2022 13:54 Risk of underfeeding in households collecting AUH child benefits has climbed to 50%, warns new UNICEF report. by Clara Fernández Escudero
Global energy crisis Rich countries gobble up fuel while poorer nations stuck with brewing unrest 19-08-2022 12:03 Governments across the developing world are struggling to keep energy flowing to citizens frustrated by rising prices, as tight supplies and weaker currencies put some sources out of reach.
HUNGER One-tenth of the world is hungry – and war risks worsening the crisis 07-07-2022 08:42 Number of undernourished people rose by about 6% to roughly 768 million last year, an annual report by United Nations agencies shows.
HEALTH & SOCIETY UN report says cocaine use has risen in Argentina over past decade 29-06-2022 10:00 Argentina is one of the countries in South America where the consumption of cocaine and psychoactive substances has grown the most over the past decade, according to the latest UN World Drug Report.
HUMAN RIGHTS UN human rights chief Bachelet won't seek second term 13-06-2022 14:09 Former Chile president Michelle Bachelet confirmed Monday that she will not seek a second term as the United Nations human rights chief.
HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA UN human rights chief falls under wheels of China's propaganda machine 27-05-2022 08:37 Beijing has outwitted the United Nations' human rights chief on her visit to China, campaigners say.
HUMAN RIGHTS UN human rights chief Bachelet begins contentious China visit 23-05-2022 10:31 United Nations Michelle Bachelet begins controversial and long-anticipated visit to China, with a visit to the Xinjiang region where authorities stand accused of widespread violations on the agenda.
Environment COP15 talks open facing 'emergency' over Earth's degraded land 10-05-2022 02:06 Nine African heads of states attend opening session of the UN's COP15 talks to fight desertification and land degradation.
Climate Crisis UN: Even chance world will breach 1.5C warming within 5 years 10-05-2022 01:53 There is an even chance that global temperatures will temporarily breach the benchmark of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in one of the next five years, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
Climate Crisis Earth's degraded land at 'breaking point,' warns UN expert 06-05-2022 00:23 Decades of unsustainable agriculture have depleted soils worldwide and accelerated both global warming and species loss, says UN official Ibrahim Thiaw.
Latin American Outlook Ukraine war, rising prices prompt lower growth forecasts for Latin America 29-04-2022 20:05 New United Nations report warns of lower growth in region this year; CEPAL sees 3% rise in Argentina’s GDP, while IMF predicts 4% jump.
Human Rights Mexico rejects UN charge of enforced disappearance impunity 14-04-2022 12:23 Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday rejected criticism from a United Nations committee that urged the country to tackle rising cases of enforced disappearance.
Human Rights UN urges Mexico to tackle 'alarming' trend of rise in enforced disappearances 13-04-2022 12:33 Mexico must act immediately to tackle an alarming rise in enforced disappearances, facilitated by "almost absolute impunity" and in some cases involving public officials.
HUMAN RIGHTS Santiago del Estero: Police ‘slayings, tortures, threats’ to be reported to UN 11-04-2022 16:03 According to a report set to be presented by opposition politicians to the United Nations, alleged crimes were committed in 2020 and 2021. "Police harassment" has also been denounced, with the provincial government held responsible.
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE With Argentina’s backing, UN votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council 08-04-2022 00:11 UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from the global body's Human Rights Council as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine; Of 193 members, 93 backed vote, 58 abstained and 24 voted against.
Climate Crisis Lots of low- and no-cost ways to halt global warming 07-04-2022 00:15 There is no silver bullet, but a mosaic of actions – from ramping up solar and wind technology, to economy-wide energy efficiencies – could help slash emissions and curb global warming.
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE UN rights chief 'horrified' by Bucha killings, Russia denies 'war crimes' claim 04-04-2022 09:00 UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet voices horror at images of dead bodies in the Ukrainian town of Bucha and warns of possible war crimes; Moscow "categorically rejects all allegations."
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE UN: 2.5 million people have now fled 'senseless' Ukraine war 11-03-2022 14:33 Some 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded two weeks ago, with the number expected to soar as high as four million.
RUSSIA ATTACKS UKRAINE: DIPLOMATIC FALLOUT Government joins UN condemnation of ‘Russian aggression’ in Ukraine 04-03-2022 12:44 President Alberto Fernández's government takes a stronger line against Russian invasion of Ukraine; Latin American dividing lines clear as Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua back Putin.
UKRAINE WAR Brazil's Lula warns of dangers of new Cold War 03-03-2022 23:39 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warnsthat a new Cold War could put the survival of humanity at risk, calling for a peaceful solution in Ukraine.
ANALYSIS Overwhelming UN vote makes China’s Ukraine balancing act harder 03-03-2022 13:20 An overwhelming vote by the United Nations on a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may increase the pressure on China to take a clearer position on the issue.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Xi’s Olympic guest list is mostly leaders of non-democracies 03-02-2022 12:23 Chinese President Xi Jinping will host 21 world leaders at the Winter Olympics, and a majority of them preside over non-democratic regimes.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD opens accession talks with Argentina, Brazil and Peru 25-01-2022 19:00 OECD says it has opened “accession discussions” with six potential new members, including Argentina, Brazil and Peru.
HUMAN RIGHTS UN seeks US$1.79 billion to help Venezuelan migrants 10-12-2021 03:04 Expert warns that by the end of 2022, there could be as many as 7.1 million Venezuelans scattered around the world, some 6.2 of them in Latin America and the Caribbean.
HUMAN RIGHTS Argentina to chair UN Human Rights Council in 2022 07-12-2021 21:49 Career diplomat Federico Villegas Beltrán to assume presidency for the next 12 months, after Argentina's candidacy is backed by all 47 member states of intergovernmental body.
NEW STUDY More than third of world has never used Internet, says UN 30-11-2021 21:20 Some 2.9 billion people – 37% of the world's population – have still never used the Internet, the United Nations said Tuesday.
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE DEAL Colombia marks five years since signing of peace accords 24-11-2021 17:40 Colombia on Wednesday marked five years since the signing of historic peace accords that ended a near six-decade conflict.
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE DEAL UN concern over 'enemies of peace' in Colombia 24-11-2021 17:35 Some 13,000 guerrillas have surrendered their arms since 2016, but violence persists in many regions of Colombia where FARC dissidents continue to fight paramilitary and rebel groups and drug-traffickers.