22 June 2023 Archives

Gail Walker arrested after trying to meet Senator Bob Menendez

Published on: June 22, 2023
18:34

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Several activists with the National Network on Cuba, CODEPINK, and IFCO/Pastors for Peace were arrested on Thursday after trying to have a meeting with New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez in his office in Washington, DC. Activists were attempting to meet with Menendez to urge him to lift the US blockade against Cuba and take Cuba off the US’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

WHO chief calls for stern control in formula milk trades

Published on: June 22, 2023
18:21

Geneva, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called for stricter regulations to prevent companies that manufacture and market milk formulas from putting their interests before the health of children and families.

President Lula claims in Paris the Amazon belongs to all

Published on: June 22, 2023
18:10

Paris, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday claimed the Amazon, although it is a Brazil´s sovereign territory, belongs to all humanity.

Priest Villarubia captured in Bolivia for alleged pedophilia

Published on: June 22, 2023
18:04

La Paz, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's Government Minister Eduardo del Castillo, on Thursday confirmed the apprehension of priest Jorge Luis Machicado Villarrubia (also known as Coco) accused of pedophilia in Tarija.

5 passengers of Titan sub believed to be dead, Oceangate says

Published on: June 22, 2023
17:51

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel.

At least 3 dead after tornado sweeps through Texas town

Published on: June 22, 2023
17:38

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Four people are dead after an unprecedented tornado struck the Texas town of Matador on Wednesday, officials said.

President Joe Biden keeps unchanged Trump’s failed sanction policies

Published on: June 22, 2023
17:32

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Joe Biden campaigned in 2020 on the promise of new ideas, more competence, and a “return to normality.” But when it comes to economic sanctions, President Biden has chosen instead to maintain the path that his predecessor set. From Venezuela to Cuba to Iran, the Biden administration’s approach to sanctions has remained remarkably similar to Trump’s.

USA: Over 350 anti-LGBTQ attacks in less than a year – Report

Published on: June 22, 2023
17:17

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) More than 350 anti-LGBTQ attacks have occurred in the United States in less than a year, a report found on Thursday.

Cuba´s coastal town boasts nearly 20 resilient yards (+Photo)

Published on: June 22, 2023
17:06

Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) A score of resilient yards is being currently in operation in the Simón Bolívar community, in the northern municipality of Yaguajay, where gender and social equity approach is also strengthened.

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd launches 2024 presidential bid

Published on: June 22, 2023
16:47

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd announced on Thursday he´s running for president on a TV program.

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