20 August 2024 Archives

¿Where’s the gold? Argentinian deputy asks a reluctant Central Bank

Published on: August 20, 2024
18:01

Buenos Aires, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Union for the Fatherland deputy Sergio Palazzo today denounced that the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) has denied him access to public information on partial shipments of local gold reserves abroad.

Macron reaches out to different political parties

Published on: August 20, 2024
17:29

Paris, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The French Presidency confirmed Tuesday consultations by Emmanuel Macron from Friday through Monday with leaders of political parties and parliamentary groups, as he seeks the formation of a new Government.

Lebanese resistance strikes Israeli military posts

Published on: August 20, 2024
17:06

Beirut, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Hezbollah dropped Tuesday rockets and drones on Israeli barracks, as part of the battle front in support of Gaza and in retaliation for attacks on the Lebanese locations of Al-Dhayra, Bekaa and Naqoura.

Saharawis slam opening of Chadian consulate on occupied lands

Published on: August 20, 2024
16:58

Algiers, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) has strongly condemned Chad's decision to open a consulate in the Moroccan-occupied territories, an official source informed in this capital on Tuesday.

EU facilitates trade with Fiji and imposes tariffs on China

Published on: August 20, 2024
16:48

Brussels, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) informed Tuesday that its interim economic partnership agreement with the Pacific States came into force with Fiji, and confirmed the decision to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Colombian Finance Minister warns of impending fuel price rise

Published on: August 20, 2024
16:32

Bogota, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla said on Tuesday there is an impending rise on diesel prices, stemming from the need to maintain fiscal sustainability in the country.

Chile’s homicide rate recorded slight decrease in 2023

Published on: August 20, 2024
16:14

Santiago de Chile, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Prosecutor's Office presented Tuesday the report on homicides perpetrated here in 2023, which shows a slight downward trend compared to blood-related crimes committed in 2022.

Guatemalan police arrest 61 Salvadorans

Published on: August 20, 2024
15:48

Guatemala City, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala’s National Civil Police (PNC) have been arresting 61 Salvadorans from January through Tuesday, in a joint effort to bring them to justice for a myriad of crimes they might have committed in both countries

Fed by gang violence, insecurity haunts life in Haiti

Published on: August 20, 2024
15:36

Port-au-Prince, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Haiti’s pervading insecurity is a harsh fact today, as violent acts committed by gangs continue to defy the local police.

Guterres calls for an inclusive Bangladesh interim Government

Published on: August 20, 2024
15:23

United Nations, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General António Guterres called Tuesday for the interim Government in Bangladesh to be inclusive, as it seeks to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections.

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