19 August 2024 Archives

Sudan declares cholera epidemic

Published on: August 19, 2024
16:50

Khartoum, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Adding to a trail of devastation left by 16 months of civil war, a full-blown cholera outbreak is gripping Sudan right now, forcing de African country to declare an epidemic stage.

African VIPs add luster to India Africa Business Conclave

Published on: August 19, 2024
16:32

New Delhi, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) African authorities are arriving in this capital to attend the 19th India-Africa Business Conclave, that will start here on Agust 20, diplomatic sources confirmed on Monday.

Turkish ciclysts ride against U.S. blockade on Cuba

Published on: August 19, 2024
16:20

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday that Turkish citizens who support the Cuban Revolution had gone on a bicycle caravan to condemn the economic, commercial and financial U.S. blockade against Cuba.

President labels B410 affaire as Guatemala’s worst tax scam

Published on: August 19, 2024
16:11

Guatemala City, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) President Bernardo Arevalo described on Monday the B410 case (a structure that deprived State coffers of at least US$38 million) as the worst tax scam committed in Guatemala.

Chile discloses preventive measures to ward off MPOX strain

Published on: August 19, 2024
15:25

Santiago, Chile, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Chilean healthcare authorities disclosed Monday the main preventive measures taken in the country, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an emergency due to the eventual spread of MPOX.

Argentinian civil groups reject lowering criminal age

Published on: August 19, 2024
15:15

Buenos Aires, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Over a 1,000 social, union, religious and human rights activists are promoting a campaign in Argentina on Monday to thwart attempts by President Javier Milei's Government to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years.

Acosta Danza Yunior will make its international debut in the UK

Published on: August 19, 2024
13:42

London, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Acosta Danza Yunior will make its international debut today at MAST Mayflower Studios, located in the British city of Southampton, with a program to celebrate the rich folkloric traditions of Cuba.

India reports no monkeypox cases

Published on: August 19, 2024
13:31

New Delhi, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) India has not reported monkeypox (Mpox) cases, a disease declared as an emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), authorities confirmed on Monday.

Declaration of emergency for security in Uruguay proposed

Published on: August 19, 2024
13:20

Montevideo, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The presidential candidate for Cabildo Abierto, Guido Manini, proposed today to the Uruguayan government to declare 120 days of national emergency for security.

Ecuador’s electoral institution to formalize candidacies for 2025

Published on: August 19, 2024
13:09

Quito, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) is waiting on Monday for the candidates the political groups proposed to accept the nominations for the 2025 elections.

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