17 January 2024 Archives

Paraguayan Public Prosecutor’s Office studies nepotism in Congress

Published on: January 17, 2024
18:04

Asuncion, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Requesting the Paraguayan Congress by the Public Prosecutor's Office for reports on six lawmakers and their relatives accused of nepotism seeks to "have a complete X-ray" of these practices, Ultima Hora daily commented on Wednesday.

Justice sends three Bolivian officers to prison

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:51

La Paz, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Three Bolivian policemen accused of extortion due to the theft of over USD$ 800,000 in a vehicle in Santa Cruz were sent on Wednesday to Palmasola prison, preventively detained.

Belizean doctors receive scholarships from the Cuban gov’t

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:40

Belmopan, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Embassy in Belize confirmed on Wednesday the granting of scholarships by the Cuban Government to Belizean doctors graduated in the country, as part of the bilateral health agreements.

Wearable device enhances walking for people with Parkinson´s disease

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:38

Washington, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Freezing is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 9 million people worldwide.

Ecuador requests aid to crack down on crime in Davos Forum

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:32

Davos, Switzerland, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld stressed on Wednesday the pressing need to strengthen international cooperation in security matters during her attendance to Davos Economic Forum.

Cuba, Iran to strengthen ICT cooperation

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:30

Havana, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Communications Minister Mayra Arevich and Iranian Deputy Communications and Information Technology Minister Meisam Abedi met and exchanged on strengthening ICT collaboration, official sources reported on Wednesday.

Guatemala’s Health Minister announces metropolitan master plan

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:19

Guatemala City, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala’s Health Minister Oscar Cordon announced on Wednesday the implementation of a metropolitan master plan to provide peripheral centers with equipment and personnel in the short term.

Ecuadorian prosecutor investigating terrorism cases gets shot

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:16

Quito, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador’s National Police is currently investigating into the assassination of Prosecutor Cesar Suarez who had been prosecuting terrorism charges against 11 criminals who assaulted the TC Television channel last week.

Venezuelan FM urges for unity towards a future of peace

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:13

Caracas, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Prior to the 19th NAM Summit, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil described as imperative to urge for unity, talks and progress towards a future of peace and justice.

U.S. expects over 2M new cancer cases in 2024

Published on: January 17, 2024
17:09

Washington, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Over the last 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined, sparing some 4 million lives in the United States. This downward trend can partially be explained by big wins in smoking cessation, early cancer detection, and treatment advancements.

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January 17, 2024