Global news highlights: scandals, ceasefire and political challenges

In a number of global developments, Mexico has stopped poultry imports from Brazil after confirming a bird flu eruption. This step aims to protect the national poultry sector and to emphasize the effects of international health crises on the trade.

In Uruguay, a financial scandal unfolds due to phantom cows that are involved in a failed “cow binding” program, which marks one of the country's greatest economic controversy. The crisis underlines the weaknesses in financial systems that are dependent on unconventional investment methods.

The Guyana parliament has taken a permanent attitude towards environmental responsibility by passing a legislative template that is liable for damage to oil pollution. The legislation that is waiting for the president's approval reflects a growing emphasis on corporate responsibility, since the concerns regarding environmental protection escalates.

(With entries from agencies.)