21 November 2024 Archives

South Korea announces general strike in railway sector

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:42

Seoul, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The members of the South Korean Railway Workers Union (KRWU) announced the start of an indefinite general strike starting December 5 to demand higher wages and the hiring of more staff.

Calls in Chile to restore funds for the Institute of Human Rights

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:39

Santiago de Chile, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) Personalities and organizations in Chile called on Congress to restore funds to the National Institute of Human Rights (INDH), during the budget debates taking place in that body.

Prison sentences for Plan Condor crimes in Uruguay

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:36

Montevideo, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan court ordered the prosecution of retired military officer Eduardo Ferro for violations of human rights during repressive operations under the Condor Plan.

South African regional body favors solution to dispute in Mozambique

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:33

Zimbabwe, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The extraordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in a statement circulated today supported a negotiated solution to the crisis provoked in Mozambique by a failed presidential candidate. The Mozambican presidential elections of last October were won by Daniel Chapo, candidate of the Frelimo Party, but Venancio Mondlane, candidate of the Podemos coalition alleges that the consultation was fraudulent and called his supporters to street protests which resulted in five deaths according to official data, and 30 according to the opposition.

UN confirms dire spread of hunger in DR Congo

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:31

United Nations, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) Almost a quarter of the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering from critical levels of hunger or worse, warned a UN report today confirming the spread of food insecurity.

PM Modi optimistic on India-Caricom Summit outcome for ties

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:16

New Delhi, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the outcomes of the Second India-Caribbean Community (Caricom) Summit in Guyana will enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Bahamas in Guyana expresses concern about the chaos in Haiti

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:10

Georgetown, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) – The Bahamas is addressing concerns regarding the chaotic situation in Haiti during the India-Caribbean Community (Caricom) Summit in Guyana.

Venezuelan Parliament presents the Simón Bolívar Liberator Law

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:07

Caracas, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The commission created by the National Assembly (Parliament) will present today in ordinary session the text of the Simón Bolívar Liberator Special Law against the blockade and for the defense of the Bolivarian Republic.

India and Guyana reach agreements in hydrocarbons and other sectors

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:05

New Delhi, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) – India and Guyana have finalized ten memorandums of understanding in various sectors, including hydrocarbons, agriculture, health, and medical products, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana, which concludes today.

Climate change caused worse forest fires in 2023

Published on: November 21, 2024
11:00

Brussels, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) Due to climate change, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered their worst forest fires in 2023 so far this century, the Joint Research Center of the European Union (EU) Commission announced today.

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