12 December 2024 Archives

Draft bill on Cuban sports to be submitted to experts’ consultation

Published on: December 12, 2024
17:43

Havana, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The draft bill on the Cuban Sports System, the first of its kind to regulate everything related to this activity in the country, will be submitted to experts' consultation from December 12 to February 15.

Lawmakers rejection of Financing Bill triggers wave of complaints

Published on: December 12, 2024
17:17

Bogota, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Congress's reppeal of the financing law proposed by the Government to alleviate next year's budget deficit raised dissimilar reactions today about the harmful consequences of the event and its political motivations.

Bolivia extradites former anti-drug chief to the U.S.

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:54

La Paz, Dec 12 (La Paz) Bolivia’s Prisons Director, Juan Carlos Limpias, confirmed today the extradition to the United States of the country's former commander of the Special Force against Drug Trafficking, Maximiliano Davila, under drug trafficking charges.

South American Unions oppose Mercosur-EU Treaty

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:39

Montevideo, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Coordinating Committee of the Southern Cone's Trade Unions (CCSCS) is reportedly opposing a free trade agreement between the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the European Union (EU).

Tremors continue to shake El Salvador

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:34

San Salvador, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Seismic activity persists today in the area of Conchagua, in eastern El Salvador, and could continue shaking the earth next week, said the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN).

International Festival in Cuba focuses on the peoples’ heritage

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:21

Camagüey, Cuba, Nov 12 (Press Latina) The 5th Camagua International Folk Dance Festival opened in this city on Thursday, taked a look at the most genuine of the musical-dance traditions, a heritage of the peoples.

Cuban light rum takes the limelight,

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:18

Havana, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuban light rum is today in the global limelight following the opening of a three-day international forum here focused on the alcoholic blend’s most outstanding technical aspects.

Venezuela: Fidel and Chavez from the memory of a historic embrace

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:09

Caracas, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The evocation and symbol of the embrace between commanders Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro was commemorated in Caracas on Thursday, 30 years after that event that united both historic leaders togerer.

FAO supports efficient management of organic waste in Cuba

Published on: December 12, 2024
16:02

Havana, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today said it is supporting the efficient management of organic waste, as means to protect the environment in Cuba.

Cuban health personnel arrive in Dominica to beef up services

Published on: December 12, 2024
15:54

Roseau, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) A new group of Cuban health specialists have arrived in Dominica to join the group of compatriots currently providing services in this Caribbean island, diplomatic sources confirmed today.

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