Peru: Trade surplus stood at US$7.049 billion in 2018

LIMA, Feb 10 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru’s trade balance registered a US$7.049 billion surplus in 2018, the highest figure since 2011, thus maintaining the positive trend witnessed for three years in a row, Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported. “In 2018, exports totaled US$48.942 billion. A historic amount that confirmed the upward trend over the last…

Thousands of Haitians protest corruption, rising living costs

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people took to the streets across Haiti Thursday, protesting against rampant inflation and demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise on the two-year anniversary of his inauguration. As Haitians reel from 15 percent inflation over the past two years, a sharp drop in…

Five Billion Dollars to Support Pensioners in Mexico – Pres Obrador

MEXICO CITY, Feb 8 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — With 100 billion pesos (5 billion dollars), the support plan for the elderly that benefits more than eight million Mexicans begins, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced. The President, in his customary morning press conference at the National Palace,offered details of what he…

Brexit will not affect trade relations with Kenya: Britain

LONDON, Feb 8 (NNN-KBC) — British Secretary of State for International Development and Minister for Women and Equalities Penny Mordaunt said the current trade relations will be enhanced despite UK exiting the European Union. Speaking during a meeting with Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto at the Department of International Development, in…

Zimbabwean president says committed to dialogue with opponents

HARARE, Feb 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he is committed to a national dialogue with his political opponents to ensure the development of the country. “My doors will remain open for dialogue and updates as we pursue programs that will bring about prosperity, development and better quality…

Singapore ship seized in Cameroon released with all crew members

YAOUNDE, Feb 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Chinese embassy to Cameroon confirmed that the Singapore-flagged oil tanker, seized by Cameroon military over commercial dispute since Feb 1, has been released with all its 26 crew members on board, including two Chinese nationals. The ship is managed by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping.…

U.S. to withdraw from tomato trade deal with Mexico

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States will withdraw from a 2013 agreement with Mexico on tomato trade, the U.S. Department of Commerce said, citing complaints from farmers that Mexican tomato imports have eroded the interest of U.S. domestic producers. “On February 6, 2019, the Department of Commerce notified…

France attacks rebel convoy in Chad

N’DJAMENA, Feb 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French warplanes have carried out fresh attacks in Chad on what the military says is a heavily armed convoy that arrived from Libya and could be attempting to topple the government.The French military, acting at the request of the Chadian army, says it is trying…

Venezuela crisis: Aid lorries stuck in Colombia border city

Several lorries with food and medicine are now at a collection centre in Cúcuta, Colombia CUCUTA (COLOMBIA), Feb 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The first lorries with US humanitarian aid for Venezuela have arrived in the Colombian border city of Cúcuta. The vehicles are currently parked near the Tienditas bridge, which remains…

Final count confirms Bukele victory in Salvadoran election

SAN SALVADOR, Feb 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A final count of ballots cast in ElSalvador’s presidential election confirmed the victory of outsider NayibBukele, the country’s Supreme Electoral Tribual announced. Bukele, of the conservative Grand Alliance for National Unity (GANA), took53.1 percent of the vote — enough to win Sunday’s election in…