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Government seeks the way to finance the pension fund

Two of the main scenarios are the increase in the retirement age and the change in the pension calculation formula. The Social Security Law, approved in 2001, establishes that every five years

February 16, 2022

Ecuador

Deputy supports trial of Quiñónez, but ignores the grounds and admits political background

El expresidente de la República y líder del movimiento Honor Colorado, Horacio Cartes, reiteró sus aspiraciones de convertirse en el futuro presidente de la ANR, al tiempo de volver a expresar su

February 16, 2022

Paraguay

Ombudsman: Executive must refrain from appointing a replacement for Daniel Soria until the legality of his dismissal is determined

Updated on 02/15/2022 07:41 pm The Ombudsman affirmed that upon admission of a claim for amparo by the former Attorney General of the State daniel soriaIt corresponds to Executive power refrain from

February 16, 2022

Peru

Ancap stopped the activity at the Minas plant after a measure from its union

The DBoard of directors of Ancap suspended the operation of the portland de Minas plantas reported in a press release. The reason for the decision obeys “a union decision that puts integrity

February 16, 2022

Uruguay

Remo Carlotto will assume as secretary of the Mercosur Human Rights entity

Remo Carlotto assumes as secretary of the Institute of Public Policies on Human Rights of Mercosur (File Photo) Remo Carlotto, Argentina’s international representative on human rights issues, will take office on Wednesday

February 16, 2022

Argentina

Jaume Cuéllar was chosen the best player of Deportivo Lugo

Bolivian striker Jaume Cuéllar was chosen Deportivo Lugo’s best player of the month for January. The club, which participates in the second division of Spanish football, awarded the attacker with a special

February 16, 2022

Bolivia

Chamber approves regulation of physical education activities

The plenary of the Chamber of Deputies approved this Tuesday (15) a project that regulates the exercise of activities of physical education professionals, giving administrative and financial autonomy to federal and regional

February 16, 2022

Brasil

Colombian migrant is found lifeless in the vicinity of Colchane: it is the third so far this year

In the vicinity of the Colchane Integrated Border Complex, Tarapacá region, the body of a 32-year-old Colombian migrant was found. As reported by Carabineros, the person was found at around 06:00 in

February 16, 2022

Chile

Transport: alert for container delivery failures

The cargo business federations Colfecar and Fedetranscarga sent requests to the Ministry of Transportation and the Superintendence of Transportation due to deficiencies in the receipt of empty containers in some maritime terminals

February 16, 2022

Colombia

Ruth Arregui (i.) durante su posesión como Superintendenta de Bancos.

The Assembly adds impeachment to Superintendent of Banks

Pachakutik accuses Ruth Arregui of not controlling illegal collection of money and not protecting clients from computer fraud, among other charges. This February 15, 2022, the Plenary of the National Assembly decided

February 16, 2022

Ecuador

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