16 May 2023 Archives

Lula signs decree easing access to information in Brazil

Published on: May 16, 2023
17:45

Brasilia, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed a decree updating the Law of Access to Information (LAI), which, among guarantees, preserves applicant´s identity.

Russia rejects U.S. ambassador accusations against South Africa

Published on: May 16, 2023
15:08

Pretoria, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The Russian embassy in South Africa on Tuesday strongly rejected accusations made by the U.S. ambassador in Pretoria Reuben E. Brigety of alleged South African arms shipment to Russia.

Angola advocates eradication of child labor

Published on: May 16, 2023
14:30

Luanda, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Angola on Tuesday advocated in a ministerial forum to strengthen public policies aimed at eradicating forced child labor within the scope of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).

Matanzas’ tech facility contributes to maintaining metal structures

Published on: May 16, 2023
14:19

Matanzas, Cuba, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The Center of Anticorrosives and Surfactants of the University of Matanzas (UM) turns out one of the foremost in Cuba for the maintenance of metallic structures.

Industries affected by brackish water in Montevideo

Published on: May 16, 2023
14:16

Montevideo, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Companies and industrial processes are affected today in Uruguay by the drought and the high degree of salinity of the water supplied by Obras Sanitarias del Estado.

French agency reaffirms commitment to development in Latin America

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:57

Paris, May 16 (Prensa Latina) French Development Agency (AFD) Deputy Director for Latin America Alain Humen said on Tuesday that the institution's willingness to continue accompanying the region in sustainable development and inclusion.

Panama’s Electoral Tribunal reveals costs for party primaries

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:57

Panama City, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Panama's Electoral Tribunal (TE) will allocate 10 million dollars for the primary elections of the political parties for the 2024 general elections, according to an official report released on Tuesday.

More than 419,000 people affected by heavy rains in Somalia

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:54

Mogadishu, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The torrential rains and floods that have hit areas in central Somalia in recent days have affected more than 419,000 people, including some 219,000 displaced persons, United Nations sources reported on Tuesday.

Venezuela rejects US report on religious freedom

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:51

Caracas, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Government has rejected a report by the United States on religious freedom, and charged that Washington continues to assume powers not granted to it by multilateral mechanisms or other sovereign States.

El Salvador denies extradition of gang member to US

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:35

San Salvador, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) of El Salvador denied the extradition requested by the United States of a third gang member accused of several crimes in that country, La Prensa Gráfica reported on Tuesday.

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