BRASILIA—Brazil’s central bank on Wednesday raised interest rates by 100 basis points and flagged a third straight hike of that size in October as it battles surging inflation with the world’s most aggressive monetary tightening. The bank’s rate-setting committee, known as Copom, decided unanimously to raise its benchmark rate to 6.25 percent as forecast by…
Magnitude-6.5 Earthquake Recorded Off Coast of Nicaragua
MANAGUA, Nicaragua—The U.S. Geological Survey says there has been an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua. The quake, which was at a moderate depth of 30 kilometers (20 miles) occurred at 4:57 a.m. (0957 GMT) on Wednesday some 78.2 kilometers (48.5 miles) off the coast…
Tropical Depression Eighteen Forms in Eastern Atlantic: NHC
Tropical Depression Eighteen formed in the eastern Atlantic on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen over the next several days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 miles per hour (55 km/h), the NHC said, adding that the depression is forecast to become a tropical…
Brazil’s Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 in New York
September 22, 2021
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Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 while he was in New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. In a statement on Twitter, Queiroga confirmed his positive COVID-19 diagnosis and said that he will be entering quarantine and will follow all health and safety protocols. Separately, the Brazilian government’s communications…
Mexican Authorities Begin Transporting Haitians From US Border
September 21, 2021
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Mexican authorities on Tuesday began removing Haitians away from the U.S. border on prepared flights and buses, assisting the United States in its large-scale expulsion efforts, authorities said. Thousands of Haitians who had amassed under and near a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, about 60 miles northwest of Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass, in recent…
Chileans Respond to COVID-19 Vaccine Use on Children as Young as 6 Years Old
Parents in Chile have expressed mixed feelings about inoculating children as 6 years old with the Chinese developed Sinovac vaccine, despite assurances of the vaccine’s safety from the nation’s Ministry of Health. The Chilean Ministry of Health approved the Chinese vaccine for use in children as young as six years old on Sept. 13. Though immunization is voluntary, Undersecretary of Public…
Magnitude 6.4 Quake Sways Buildings in Coastal Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile—A strong earthquake shook buildings in the Chilean city of Concepcion on Tuesday, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s magnitude at 6.4 and said it was centered offshore, 50 miles northwest of the city of Arauco. Witnesses said tall buildings swayed strongly after the quake…
Biden Admin Extends Travel Restriction at Canada, Mexico Borders
September 21, 2021
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The Biden administration announced Monday it will extend the non-essential travel restriction for another month at the land borders with Canada and Mexico. The land borders would keep closed for non-essential travels through Oct. 21, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters on Monday. “Today, the administration’s announcing a move to a safer and…
Mexico Cracks Down on Migrants Amid Haitian Surge
ACUNA, Mexico—Authorities in Mexico have started blocking buses of migrants from reaching communities on the U.S.-Mexico border and plan to start deporting Haitians back to their home country. The Mexican government plans to start deporting migrants, primarily Haitians, on Tuesday, Piedras Negras Mayor Claudio Bres told Mexican news outlet Zocalo on Monday. Bres and other officials…
Hong Kong Shares Lead Asia Lower; Tokyo and Shanghai Closed
September 20, 2021
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Shares fell more than 3 percent in Hong Kong on Monday in holiday-thinned trading in Asia, with other big markets in Tokyo and Shanghai closed. Other regional benchmarks also fell after Wall Street wrapped up last week with another decline. Investors are watching to see whether the Federal Reserve will take any action to address…
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