31 January 2024 Archives

American writer Alice Walker is decorated in Cuba

Published on: January 31, 2024
15:27

Havana, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The American writer, poet, and activist Alice Walker -known for her insightful portrayal of African American life and culture- on Wednesday received in Cuba, by presidential decree, the ¨Haydeé Santamaría¨ Medal, in a ceremony held at Casa de las Américas Cultural center in Havana.

UN chief calls for a democratic transition to Myanmar civilian rule

Published on: January 31, 2024
15:18

United Nations, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday underscored the emergency of forging a path towards a democratic transition with a return to civilian rule in Myanmar on this somber anniversary.

Argentine lawmakers debate bill amid police operation

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:52

Buenos Aires, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) With a high-powered security operation outside Congress, the Chamber of Deputies began on Wednesday to debate the bill "Law of Bases and Starting Points of Departure for the Freedom of Argentines."

ALB-TCP rejected and condemned US threat on Venezuela

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:50

Caracas, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) ALBA-TCP member states rejected and condemned the announcement of the U.S. State Department, which they considered a direct threat against the sovereignty and political and economic stability of Venezuela.

Forced recruitment of young people in the DRC by M23 rebels denounced

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:48

Kinshasa, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Young people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) denounced the forced recruitment to which the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) are subjecting the population of occupied areas in the province of North Kivu.

Citizen Revolution warns of attempt of new tax in Ecuador

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:46

Quito, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Lawmakers of the Citizen Revolution (RC) of Ecuador warned of the attempt of the ruling bloc to include a new tax in the urgent economic project that also deals with the increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT).

Syria rejects suspension of funds destined to UNRWA

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:39

Damascus, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian government rejected the decision taken by some countries, including the United States, to suspend its financial contributions to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA).

Until today electoral campaign in El Salvador

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:36

San Salvador, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Political parties and candidates to the presidency and the Legislative Assembly in El Salvador will enter today at 12:00 midnight in the electoral silence stage.

Low temperatures and strong winds will continue in Costa Rica

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:32

San José, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) of Costa Rica reported that the 14th cold front will continue its influence until Thursday and will generate strong winds especially in the Central Valley and northern Guanacaste.

Ethiopia attends first meeting as a BRICS member in Russia

Published on: January 31, 2024
14:28

Addis Ababa, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia is participating in its first meeting as a member of the BRICS Group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), which is taking place in Moscow, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday.

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January 31, 2024