25 October 2024 Archives

Ecuador to host business forum within Ibero-American Summit

Published on: October 25, 2024
17:01

Quito, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry announced today that in parallel with the 19th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government the country will host the 15th regional Business Forum.

Bolivia maintains anti-smuggling strategic deployment

Published on: October 25, 2024
16:39

La Paz, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Pledging to defend Bolivia’s food security, the Strategic Anti-Smuggling Operational Command (CEO-LCC in Spanish) has successfully deployed forces in the locality of Desaguadero, on the border with Peru, an official source confirmed on Friday.

Election campaign for Parliament winds up in Bulgaria

Published on: October 25, 2024
16:25

Sofia, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The campaign ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections in Bulgaria ended on Friday, leaving center-right GERB party of former conservative Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as a favorite.

Cuba reasserts commitment to assist Angola’s health endeavors

Published on: October 25, 2024
16:15

Luanda, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Minister of Health, José Angel Portal, today reaffirmed his country's commitment to continue assisting Angola in the field of health, thus contributing to the well-being of the local population.

Peruvian poet urges UN to demand end to US blockade on Cuba

Published on: October 25, 2024
15:25

Lima, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian poet Hildebrando Perez Grande said on Friday that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) should demand an end to the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba, a country that, he added, is an example of resilience and dignity.

Civil society forum against US blockade opens in Cuba

Published on: October 25, 2024
14:15

Havana, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The 20th Cuban Civil Society Forum against the US blockade opened sessions at the Havana-based National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology on Friday.

Commander of Ugandan armed group faces the full weight of the law

Published on: October 25, 2024
13:16

Kampala, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Found guilty of crimes against humanity, murder, rape, and looting, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Ugandan court, according to a verdict released today.

Let Cuba live campaign in the U.S. on the way to fundraising goal

Published on: October 25, 2024
13:15

Washington, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The Let Cuba Live campaign has continued to move hearts in the United States with the goal of raising 100,000 dollars for the purchase of food and electricity generators for the island.

Panamanian government admits recommendations on Budget for 2025

Published on: October 25, 2024
13:10

Panama City, Oct 25 ( Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) of Panama today accepted recommendations of the National Assembly (parliament) to the 2025 Budget, which was criticized for shortcomings in funds destined to education, among others.

Ephemeral lakes return to the Sahara

Published on: October 25, 2024
13:00

Washington, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) Operational Land Imager-2 (OLI-2) satellite images aboard NASA's Landsat 9 today show several ephemeral lakes that emerged after heavy rainfall last September in the Sahara desert.

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