21 October 2024 Archives

Tropical Storm Oscar claims six lives in Cuba

Published on: October 21, 2024
21:21

Havana, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Tropical storm Oscar left at least six dead today as it stormed through the municipality of San Antonio del Sur, in the eastern province of Guantanamo, having turned into a category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

Cubans living in Mexico voice support for country amid energy crisis

Published on: October 21, 2024
20:58

Mexico City, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The “José Marti” Association of Cubans Living in Querétaro, Mexico, today expressed solidarity towards compatriots in the island, currently tackling extended electric power outages and demanded an end to the economic blockade imposed by the United States.

Over 20 nations to attend Ibero-American Summit in Ecuador

Published on: October 21, 2024
17:18

Quito, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Foreign Ministry reiterated on Monday that 22 countries have been invited to the 29th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State in Cuenca city, on November 12-15.

Rains to persist over eastern Cuba due to TS Oscar

Published on: October 21, 2024
16:59

Havana, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Three eastern Cuban locations reported on Monday an average rainfall of more than 200 millimeters as Tropical Storm Oscar hovers over the region, the Forecasting Center of the Cuban Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) stated.

Cuba starts 2024 Premier 12 practice game

Published on: October 21, 2024
16:50

Havana, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban team scheduled to play at the Premier 12 baseball tournament on November 9-24 will start its first practice game on Monday against South Korean teams.

Nearly 800,000 Havanans have electric power restored

Published on: October 21, 2024
16:40

Havana, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Some 769,810 customers residing in 301 circuits in Havana, have electricity power back in their households today, after an unusual outage last Friday left them in the dark along with many others throughout the island.

Former Peruvian Foreign Minister questions US blockade against Cuba

Published on: October 21, 2024
15:45

Lima, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Former Peruvian Foreign Minister Diego García Sayán today highlighted his country's opposition to coercive measures, referring to the upcoming debate at the United Nations on the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.

Angolan President praises contributions by Cuban troops

Published on: October 21, 2024
15:33

Luanda, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Angola’s President, João Lourenço, today praised the contributions by Cuban troops to the consolidation of his country’s independence and sovereignty, in particular by late Commander Raúl Díaz Argüelles, after whom a new hospital in Cuanza Sur has been named.

Port-au-Prince, where danger never sleeps

Published on: October 21, 2024
15:15

Port-au-Prince, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The capital of Haiti remains just as dangerous today, as armed gangs play the “now-you-see-me-now-you-don’t” strategy, thus constantly challenging the national police and foreign troops.

Dominican agents seize drugs and illegal weapons

Published on: October 21, 2024
14:50

Santo Domingo, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The Intelligence Department of the Dominican Republic, supported by the Preventive Police attached to the Southern Regional Directorate, confiscated drugs and weapons today, during several raids in the provinces of Barahona and Independencia.

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October 21, 2024