10 August 2023 Archives

Ecuador’s presidential candidates suspend electoral campaign

Published on: August 10, 2023
10:05

Quito, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Some presidential candidates in Ecuador suspended the electoral campaign after the assassination of Candidate Fernando Villavicencio, as he was leaving a political rally on Wednesday.

Attack on Ecuador’s presidential candidate leaves nine wounded

Published on: August 10, 2023
09:46

Quito, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The attack that claimed the life of Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio also left nine victims, who were injured during the exchange of fire, the Attorney General's Office reported.

Lasso decrees national mourning and state of emergency in Ecuador

Published on: August 10, 2023
09:42

Quito, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso decreed three days of national mourning in the face of the commotion caused nationwide by the assassination of Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio, and declared a new state of emergency.

Cuba has lowest infant mortality rate due to congenital malformations

Published on: August 10, 2023
09:31

Havana, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) informed that Cuba has the lowest infant mortality rate due to congenital malformations in the American region.

Cuba owes Fidel Castro its high rates of scientific development

Published on: August 10, 2023
08:43

Havana, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Like no statesman or political leader, even worldwide, Fidel Castro promoted the development of science, research and technology for the good of his country and humanity with projects that were practically impossible in underdeveloped countries.

Argentineans pay tribute to Cuban leader Fidel Castro

Published on: August 10, 2023
08:29

Buenos Aires, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Members of social and trade union organizations in Argentina are paying tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), on Thursday, three days before his 97th birthday.

Panama honors representatives of indigenous ethnic groups

Published on: August 10, 2023
08:20

Panama, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo decorated four representatives of local aboriginal ethnic groups on the International Day of Indigenous Peoples.

Chinese Foreign Minister kicks off visit to Southeast Asia

Published on: August 10, 2023
07:52

Beijing, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia in order to strengthen cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative on the tenth anniversary of that mega-project launched by China.

Russia-Africa Summit opens new phase of cooperation

Published on: August 10, 2023
07:47

Addis Ababa, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The 2nd Russia-Africa Summit opened a new phase of cooperation and expressed Moscow's desire to collaborate with Africa in fields such as trade, peace and security, an official source said on Thursday.

UN chief calls for respect for Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum

Published on: August 10, 2023
07:42

United Nations, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary General António Guterres called for the immediate release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, after learning that he and his family are being held in precarious living conditions.

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