1 August 2024 Archives

Leaders of African National Congress meet in Pretoria

Published on: August 1, 2024
14:07

Pretoria, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) is meeting on Thursday until Saturday, August 3, to discuss the state of the organization and its programs for the future.

China with millions affected by heavy rains in Hunan

Published on: August 1, 2024
14:04

Beijing, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) China reported more than 1,2 million people affected in the central province of Hunan by heavy rains, which also left 127 thousand hectares of crops damaged.

Enveloping tribute to Cuban artist Wifredo Lam from Ecuador

Published on: August 1, 2024
14:01

Quito, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) From an “Enveloping” ceiling-wall, the Ecuadorian artist Xavier León pays tribute to the work of Cuban painter Wifredo Lam, recognized today as one of the architects of the Latin American avant-garde.

Caribbean nations commemorate Emancipation Day

Published on: August 1, 2024
13:46

Port of Spain, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Caribbean nations are commemorating Emancipation Day on Thursday with several events that mark the end of centuries of slavery imposed by British colonialism in the region.

Alicia Alonso’s memorable performance as Carmen remembered in Cuba

Published on: August 1, 2024
13:28

Havana, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The National Council of Performing Arts of Cuba on Thursday recalled the unforgettable role of prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso (1920-2019) during the premier of Carmen, at the Grand Theater of Havana.

Humanity on Earth Overcapacity Day

Published on: August 1, 2024
13:14

Washington, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The Global Ecological Footprint Network warned about Earth Overcapacity Day, as humanity has consumed in the first seven months of 2024 the resources that nature takes a year to regenerate.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah announces new phase of battle against Israel

Published on: August 1, 2024
12:55

Beirut, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah), Hassan Nasrallah, announced the beginning of a new phase in the confrontation against the Israeli-American war in the region.

Chinese province reports 30 deaths and dozens missing due to rains

Published on: August 1, 2024
12:50

Zixing, China Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Local authorities reported at least 30 deaths and 35 missing people on Thursday, after heavy rains associated with Typhoon Gaemi, which hit the central Chinese province of Hunan.

Forty-six US congress people demand Cuba’s removal from SSOT list

Published on: August 1, 2024
12:46

Washington, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Forty-six congress people from the United States urged President Joe Biden to reverse Cuba's designation as a sponsor of terrorism, and acknowledged its role in the peace accords in Colombia.

Drug trafficker Marset is cornered, Uruguayan minister says

Published on: August 1, 2024
12:38

Montevideo, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of the Interior of Uruguay, Nicolás Martinelli, considered that the fugitive drug trafficker Sebastián Marset and his family are cornered.

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