3 August 2023 Archives

Rights and empowerment principles for family planning – WHO

Published on: August 3, 2023
17:25

Geneva, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The fundamental right of individuals to decide, freely and for themselves, whether, when, and how many children to have is central to the vision and goals of Family Planning 2020 (FP2020).

Conflicts, climate crisis aggravate food insecurity – UN

Published on: August 3, 2023
16:57

United Nations, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Conflicts are key factors in hunger and food insecurity aggravated by climate and economic crises, the UN Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator Reena Ghelani said. She said that while the threat of famine — people starving slowly to death — must be a red line, amid the multiple challenges the world is facing today, the number of people suffering from acute food insecurity reached a quarter billion in 2022 — the highest recorded in recent years.

Donald Trump should pay for his crimes, says US activist

Published on: August 3, 2023
16:47

Washington, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) For U.S. activist Medea Benjamin, former President Donald Trump, who will appear before the DC courthouse, should be prosecuted for his crimes.

Chile investigates into 32 domestic foundations’ alleged wrongdoings

Published on: August 3, 2023
16:40

Santiago de Chile, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Public Prosecutor's Office informed on Thursday that 32 foundations in 11 domestic regions are being investigated for alleged wrongdoings in transfering state funds, after the uncovering of the scandal known as “Caso Convenios” Deals’ Case.

Cracking down on El Salvador’s cycle of gang violence

Published on: August 3, 2023
16:28

San Salvador, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of Salvadoran soldiers and police officers on Tuesday surrounded the central agricultural region of Cabanas – home to some 150,000 people – as part of President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on gang activity.

Massa and Rossi lead vote intention polls in primary elections

Published on: August 3, 2023
16:15

Buenos Aires, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Sergio Massa and Agustin Rossi, representing the “Union por la Patria” (UP) alliance, lead the voting intention polls for the primary elections in Argentina with 25.9%.

U.S. attacks Russia at UN dismissing its accountability

Published on: August 3, 2023
16:05

United Nations, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia of an "assault" on the world food system and dismissing Washington’s accountability in some of the worst global crises.

President Diaz-Canel celebrates ceasefire agreement in Colombia

Published on: August 3, 2023
15:45

Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel celebrated the entry into force of the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire agreement signed here between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN).

Lula rushes no about making changes in government

Published on: August 3, 2023
15:34

Brasilia, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva claimed on Thursday he has no rush about wisely making changes in his Government following the Amazon Summit to be held in Belen on August 7 and 8.

International Course on Sports Journalism to be held in Cuba

Published on: August 3, 2023
15:10

Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Chair of Sports Journalism of the Jose Marti International Institute of Journalism called on Thursday the 16th course for Cuban and Latin American colleagues to be held from September 11 to 20.

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