Latin America – Page 10 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Sputnik V Makers Launch Defamation Suit Against Brazil’s Health Regulator ‘For Spreading False Info’

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021By Editor

Brazil is currently one of the worst-hit countries in terms of the pandemic with over 14,5 million cases of infection. … Read More >Sputnik V Makers Launch Defamation Suit Against Brazil’s Health Regulator ‘For Spreading False Info’

Venezuelan President Confirms Fifth Shipment of Russian Sputnik V Vaccine Against COVID-19

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country has received yet another delivery of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. … Read More >Venezuelan President Confirms Fifth Shipment of Russian Sputnik V Vaccine Against COVID-19

Bolivia Vows to Produce COVID Vaccines, Including Russian One

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Bolivia is interested in the production of vaccines against COVID-19, including the Russian one, on its territory, Health Minister Jeyson Auza told Sputink. … Read More >Bolivia Vows to Produce COVID Vaccines, Including Russian One

It’s All About Trust: How Sputnik V COVID Jab is Bringing Russia and Latin America Closer Together

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is helping Moscow to regain its foothold in Latin America, which has traditionally been viewed by the US as within its sphere of influence, the Associated Press highlighted on 12 April. How might the COVID jab help Russo-Latin American rapprochement? … Read More >It’s All About Trust: How Sputnik V COVID Jab is Bringing Russia and Latin America Closer Together

Morales Slams El Alto Mayor Eva Copa Meeting With State Coup Plotters as ‘Treason’, Spokeswoman Says

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

The former Bolivian president made the comments shortly after regional elections across the country, with the Movement for Socialism winning in three of nine governorates, a spokeswoman from a major organisation representing indigenous women in the Latin American nation said. … Read More >Morales Slams El Alto Mayor Eva Copa Meeting With State Coup Plotters as ‘Treason’, Spokeswoman Says

Venezuelan Military Says Fighting Ongoing Near Colombian Border, Several Troops Dead

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

The Venezuelan armed forces on Monday reported continuous fighting with militants at the border with Colombia in the state of Apure, which has resulted in casualties and injuries. … Read More >Venezuelan Military Says Fighting Ongoing Near Colombian Border, Several Troops Dead

From Sputnik V to Sputnik VIDA: Argentina Boosts Inoculation, Lays Ground for Own Vaccine Diplomacy

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Argentina will be the first Latin American country to produce Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Laboratorios Richmond SACIF and the Russian Direct Investment Fund announced earlier this week. … Read More >From Sputnik V to Sputnik VIDA: Argentina Boosts Inoculation, Lays Ground for Own Vaccine Diplomacy

Venezuelan Health Minister Praises Sputnik V as World’s Most Effective Vaccine

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is the most effective jab in the world, Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado González said on Saturday, after receiving a new shipment of doses from Moscow at the Caracas airport. … Read More >Venezuelan Health Minister Praises Sputnik V as World’s Most Effective Vaccine

Cuba’s Castro steps down, says he’s handing power to next generation of ‘anti-imperialist’ leaders

Posted on April 18, 2021April 18, 2021By Editor

Cuban Communist Party leader Raul Castro has announced that he is stepping down and handing leadership to a younger generation “full of passion and anti-imperialist spirit.” The Castro family has led the party since 1961. … Read More >Cuba’s Castro steps down, says he’s handing power to next generation of ‘anti-imperialist’ leaders

Chinese vaccine 67% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19, says Chilean govt

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021By Editor

The Chilean Ministry of Health has released real-world data from its use of the Covid-19 vaccine, developed by Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac, which suggests the jab is less effective than its peers. … Read More >Chinese vaccine 67% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19, says Chilean govt