To date a series of measures have been taken by Arce’s cabinet in order to reactivate the economy, Echazu says, adding that "this has a direct relation with the projected economic growth for the country in 2021, which will be around 5.1% according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), and will be among the highest in the region." Arce subsequently proposed increasing public investment, delivering bonds and loans with low interest to producers, and imposing a permanent tax on the wealthy. In addition to this, the nation is seeking to step up sales of natural gas to the Southern Cone Countries, which includes Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. On 24 December, President Arce and Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy Franklin Molina announced the discovery of more than 300 bln cubic metres of natural gas in the Boicobo Sur X-1 well, located in the Huacaya region of Chuquisaca, according to The BNamericas. … [Read more...] about Bolivian Socialist Gov’t Restoring Economy as Opposition Continues Political Fight, Journo Says
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Virginia man arrested at DC checkpoint says it was an ‘honest mistake’
His arrest comes as Washington gears up for President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenAzar in departure letter says Capitol riot threatens to 'tarnish' administration's accomplishments House Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis On The Money: Retail sales drop in latest sign of weakening economy | Fast-food workers strike for minimum wage | US officials raise concerns over Mexico's handling of energy permits MORE's inauguration on Jan. 20. Tensions have run high in the nation's capital following the mob that attacked the Capitol building last week. … [Read more...] about Virginia man arrested at DC checkpoint says it was an ‘honest mistake’
Virginia Man Arrested at Capitol Checkpoint With 500 Rounds of Ammo Says ‘Honest Mistake’
FBI Director Chris Wray said the bureau is seeing an "extensive amount of concerning online chatter" that suggests violence may occur in the next few days. In response, D.C. security officials have closed the National Mall through January 21 and prohibited access to the inauguration. More than 20,000 National Guard troops have also been deployed to patrol the area. … [Read more...] about Virginia Man Arrested at Capitol Checkpoint With 500 Rounds of Ammo Says ‘Honest Mistake’
Conservative MP calls for nationwide rollout of vitamin D tablets to people at-risk from Covid-19 after a Spanish region sees 82% drop in deaths following supplement programme
Widespread vitamin D deficiency is due to human migration from sunny regions to darker, colder parts of the planet over the last 500 years Human migration over the last 500 years from sunny places to colder, darker more northerly homes has led to a surge in the number of people suffering from vitamin D deficiencies, a new study reveals. … [Read more...] about Conservative MP calls for nationwide rollout of vitamin D tablets to people at-risk from Covid-19 after a Spanish region sees 82% drop in deaths following supplement programme
