31 March 2022 Archives

US blockade against Cuba hinders access to staple food markets

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:46

United Nations, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban permanent Representative to the United Nations Pedro Luis Pedroso on Thursday strongly condemned how the blockade imposed by the United States hinders Cuba access to staple food markets.

Oil prices slide as Joe Biden announces Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:30

New York, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Oil prices were lower on Thursday as the White House announced that it will release 1 million barrels per day of oil for the next six months from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — in an effort to calm spiking oil and gas prices.

Cuba´s MINREX congratulates Bárcena’s performance as ECLAC chief

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:18

Havana, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Thursday conveyed his congratulations and recognition to Alicia Bárcena, who concluded her term serving as Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

Scientists find molecule from deep-sea microbe to fight off cancer

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:02

Washington, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego, United States, revealed that a marine bacterium produces a powerful anti-cancer molecule, a scientific publication reported Thursday.

Migration crisis, more problems for Joe Biden and Democrats

Published on: March 31, 2022
17:50

Washington, March 31 (Prensa Latina) The growing number of immigrants on the southern border of the United States expected in the coming weeks could mean more problems for President Joe Biden and his Democratic Party, The Hill newspaper reported on Thursday.

Aspirin may reduce death in hospitalized Covid-19 patients – Study

Published on: March 31, 2022
17:35

Washington, March 31(Prensa Latina) Researchers at the George Washington University published findings from the world's largest cohort study showing that hospitalized patients with moderate Covid-19 who were given aspirin early on in their treatment had a lower risk of dying compared to patients who were not given aspirin.

Male birth control: Effective pill could soon expand options for men

Published on: March 31, 2022
17:28

Washington, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Men could soon have a new non-hormonal male contraceptive thanks to research being carried out at the University of Minnesota, USA, an institutional source reported on Thursday.

Alicia Barcena concluded her mandate as head of ECLAC

Published on: March 31, 2022
17:02

Santiago de Chile, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Mexican Alicia Bárcena concluded today her mandate as ECLAC executive secretary, after 14 years of management in which she promoted policies that combined economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.

Cuba proposes FAO to strengthen multilateralism and solidarity

Published on: March 31, 2022
16:23

Quito, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called today for FAO to strengthen multilateralism and solidarity between Latin American and Caribbean states, at the 37th FAO Regional Conference in this capital.

Russian Embassy in Colombia rejects media campaign

Published on: March 31, 2022
16:08

Bogota, March 31 (Prensa Latina) The Russian embassy in Colombia today deplored the local media campaign aimed at discrediting the Eurasian nation and harming bilateral relations.

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March 31, 2022