13 August 2024 Archives

Lebanese Hizbulah confirms three operations against Israeli targets

Published on: August 13, 2024
14:41

Beirut, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hizbulah) confirmed today three operations against Israeli military targets, in reaffirmation of its presence on the frontline in support of the Gaza Strip and Palestinian fighters.

African countries ravaged by incliment weather

Published on: August 13, 2024
14:15

Dakar, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Severe downpours and floods have affected more than 716,000 inhabitants of West and Central Africa in just two months of the rainy season, the United Nations warned today.

Argentine graduates in Cuba highlight Fidel Castro’s legacy

Published on: August 13, 2024
14:06

Buenos Aires, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Association of Graduates in Cuba (AAGraCuba) today highlighted the legacy of the historic leader of the Revolution on the island, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), on the 98th anniversary of his birth.

Syria and Cuba celebrate anniversary of relations

Published on: August 13, 2024
14:02

Damascus, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The peoples of Syria and Cuba are celebrating another anniversary of their relations, established on August 11, 1965, and marked for 59 years by brotherhood, solidarity, and unwavering principled positions.

Large police deployment in Peru for APEC meeting; minister in trouble

Published on: August 13, 2024
13:54

Lima, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) A large security deployment characterizes today the second day of a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, whose host, Agriculture Minister Angel Manero is the target of harsh criticism.

Chilean miners begin strike for better salary conditions

Published on: August 13, 2024
13:47

Santiago de Chile, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The union of workers at the Escondida mine, located in the Chilean region of Antofagasta, decreed the beginning of a strike starting today, aimed at demanding the transnational consortium BHP better salaries.

Lebanon insists on national unity in the face of Israeli threats

Published on: August 13, 2024
13:42

Beirut, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The interim Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, insisted today on national unity to face the ongoing Israeli threats and aggression.

Construction of National Stadium advances in El Salvador

Published on: August 13, 2024
13:32

San Salvador, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The National Stadium in El Salvador is making progress today in its construction and is already expected to be the new venue available to host qualifying matches for the World Cup.

Commander of the Revolution pays tribute to Fidel Castro

Published on: August 13, 2024
13:29

Santiago de Cuba, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Guillermo Garcia, Commander of the Revolution, paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, at the Santa Ifigenia patrimonial cemetery in this city on Tuesday.

ECLAC forecasts 1.8 percent regional growth this year

Published on: August 13, 2024
13:26

Santiago de Chile, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) today forecast that the region will continue a low growth path this year, with an average of 1.8 percent, although by 2025 it will rise to 2.3.

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August 13, 2024