18 December 2024 Archives

Cuba to modify exchange rate system

Published on: December 18, 2024
16:59

Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Government will make changes in the exchange rate system, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced in an appearance before the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) on Wednesday.

ECLAC warns of regional impact from Trump’s intended measures

Published on: December 18, 2024
16:57

Santiago, Chile, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warned today about the eventual impact of the protectionist measures announced by the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, especially in Mexico and Central America.

Prime minister defines Cuba’s work priorities in 2025

Published on: December 18, 2024
16:52

Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's work priorities in 2025 will be to advance in the recovery of the National Power System and the implementation of a mechanism for the allocation, management and control of foreign currencies, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero stated on Wednesday.

Colombia will join the UN Peacebuilding Commission

Published on: December 18, 2024
16:44

Bogotá, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Colombia has been elected a member for 2025 of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), an intergovernmental advisory body of the United Nations, according to the Foreign Ministry's announcement here on Wednesday.

Ecuador again denies safe-conduct to former vice president Glas

Published on: December 18, 2024
16:34

Quito, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The government of Ecuador reiterated on Wednesday its refusal to grant safe-conduct to former vice president Jorge Glas, in prison since local police forces assaulted the Mexican embassy and forcibly removed him, violating his right to political asylum.

Mijaín López gets Hero of the Republic of Cuba Award

Published on: December 18, 2024
15:29

Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Army General Raúl Castro awarded the honorary title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba to the five-time Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, Mijaín López, the national television reported today.

ALBA-TCP blasts Canada’s sanctions on Venezuela

Published on: December 18, 2024
15:19

Caracas, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) on Wednesday rebuked unilateral coercive measures on a group of Venezuelan officials, as announced by the Canadian government.

Panama Canal makes million-dollar contribution to National Treasury

Published on: December 18, 2024
15:05

Panama City, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) on Wednesday contributed 2, 470.7 million dollars to the National Treasury, to cover the 2024 fiscal year, despite the intense drought that gripped the country in 2023.

Price difference between Uruguay and Brazil soars

Published on: December 18, 2024
10:46

Montevideo, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The price gap between Uruguay and Brazil increased by 71% and is now larger in several categories, according to a study released here.

China willing to improve ties with India, ambassador says

Published on: December 18, 2024
10:42

New Delhi, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Xu Feihong today reaffirmed China's readiness to work with India as soon as possible, to guide bilateral relations to a stable and healthy development path.

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