News Summary: Tragedy in China, changes in the US economy, and Guardiola's farewell
A tragedy occurred in northern China, where an accident at the Liushenyu coal mine left four workers dead. Currently, rescue teams are working intensely to try to save 90 miners who remain trapped underground. The state agency Xinhua reported that emergency operations are the absolute priority at this time.
In the international economic sphere, Kevin Warsh took over as the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed). During his inauguration speech, Warsh promised to maintain the institution's independence to promote financial stability. President Donald Trump expressed his full support for the management of the new head of the American economy.
The sports world received a very important piece of news: Pep Guardiola announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of this season. After ten years at the English club and having won the first Champions League in its history, the Spanish coach decided to end his successful tenure with the team, despite still having one year left on his contract.
In Uruguay, the board of the Peñarol club met with the Ministry of the Interior to discuss the violent incidents that occurred during the match against Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores. The club's president, Ignacio Ruglio, criticized the level of police repression and stated that the problems could have been avoided with more logical decisions by the security authorities.
The agricultural sector also presented relevant news. The Lote 21 consortium managed to sell 98.2% of its offering in an auction held from the Expo Angus in Buenos Aires. On the other hand, the owners of the Rosario and Lorsinal meatpacking plants clarified that they do not plan to sell their plants, but rather their main objective is to obtain permits to export meat to the Chinese market. Additionally, the news program "Valor Agregado" analyzed the current situation of the meat and dairy markets.
Regarding the weather, a cold weekend is expected but without rain in most of the Uruguayan territory. According to the meteorological forecast, the sky will be partially cloudy and frosts could occur in some areas during the early morning. Rainfall would only return next Monday, mainly affecting the northern and northeastern regions of the country.
Finally, in matters of general interest, the winning numbers for the Quiniela and the Friday, May 22, night Tómbola draws are now known. Furthermore, for those who follow astrology, expert Susana Garbuyo shared the horoscope for this Saturday, detailing the influences of the stars on love, work, and personal growth for each zodiac sign.