A new and more just global contract is imperative, says Cuba’s Miguel Díaz-Canel at UN General Assembly
Speaking at the UN General Assembly session, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stressed the need for “changes that can no longer be postponed in the midst of the unjust, irrational and abusive international economic order”
G20 criticized for extending debt payment suspension by only six months
Research groups and activists argue that a six-month suspension is not enough for poorer countries. They have demanded the cancellation of all external debt to enable countries to tackle the COVID-19 crisis
Taxing large fortunes in Argentina: Who will be affected?
The bill that seeks to charge an extraordinary tax on the richest people in Argentina advances in the Chamber of Deputies. Only a very small percentage of Argentine society will have to pay it.
Latin America and the Caribbean in the eye of the COVID-19 storm
Several reports by international and regional organizations have been published on the economic and social impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the region
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
