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Eating with the deceased, a tradition that returned to the Calderón cemetery

In addition to bringing flowers and arranging graves, families share food with those who have passed away. The uchucuta is one of the typical dishes. «When someone dies his body leaves us

November 2, 2021

Ecuador

The company Etsmilce Silvero Godoy was awarded by G. 134,966,200

During the afternoon, the DNCP published that the company Etsmilce Silvero Godoy was awarded for a total value of G. 134,966,200, it managed to win the tender for the Construction of Paved

November 2, 2021

Paraguay

Coronavirus in Uruguay: 195 new cases, no deaths and 26 patients in ICU

Uruguay registered this Tuesday 195 new cases of coronavirus on a total of 9,496 tests, reported the National Emergency System (Sinae). The positivity rate was 2%, although duplicate tests are also included

November 2, 2021

Uruguay

There will be a new draw for the quarterfinals of the Simón Bolívar Cup

The president of the FBF, Fernando Costa, instructed his executive committee to cancel the draw for the Simón Bolívar Cup held on Monday and call a new draw in person for this

November 2, 2021

Bolivia

Financial market estimates inflation of 9.17% for this year

For the thirtieth consecutive time, the official inflation estimate in the country was high, reaching 9.17% for this year and 4.55% for 2022. The projection is from the bulletin focuss, from the

November 2, 2021

Brasil

Senate does not reach an agreement and suspends the voting date of the fourth withdrawal

There is no agreement. After several hours of meeting, the Parliamentary Committee did not reach an agreement to table the project for the fourth withdrawal of 10% of the pension funds, leaving

November 2, 2021

Chile

Government will create two new protected areas for the country’s oceans

The President of the Republic, Iván Duque, announced, in the development of COP26 in Glasgow, that he will expand Marine Protected Areas, which represent 13.39% of the country’s water bodies. (Read: Duque

November 2, 2021

Colombia

Julio Velarde was sworn in as president of the BCR for a new period of 5 years

Updated on 11/02/2021 01:27 pm The Economist Julio Velarde was sworn in this Tuesday as president of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) for 5 more years, an institution he has been in

November 2, 2021

Peru

Three deceased prisoners and an injured guide in the Guayas penitentiary

The shooting began on the morning of November 1, 2021 and ended at 9:00 p.m. The Police carried out searches where, as is common, weapons and drugs were found. As if the

November 2, 2021

Ecuador

Drug price control: Roberto Feletti did not rule out the possibility of new rules

In the midst of the conflict with businessmen over the freezing of prices, the Secretary of Internal Trade, Roberto Feletti, did not rule out the possibility of implementing new controls to other

November 2, 2021

Argentina

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