Science

Survey foresees water shortages in El Salvador

Published on: September 19, 2024
15:18

San Salvador, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador’s population could be facing water scarcity by 2030, a study released on Thursday warned.

China launches two BeiDou navigation satellites

Published on: September 19, 2024
11:13

Beijing, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) China successfully launched on Thursday the 59th and 60th satellites of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to improve the stability and accuracy of the global positioning, navigation, and timing service.

Algae concentration affects Angolan coast

Published on: September 19, 2024
10:40

Luanda, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) The Angolan Ministry of Environment (MINAMB) is currently working on a contingency plan due to the high concentration of algae that is affecting the coastal areas of Luanda, Cabinda, and Namibe provinces.

Human smugglers leave 31 Haitians in Puerto Rico’s Monito Island

Published on: September 18, 2024
17:34

San Juan, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) U.S. Border Patrol agents detained 31 Haitians abandoned on Tuesday by human traffickers on Puerto Rico's Monito Island, federal authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

Smoke spreads once again across Paraguay

Published on: September 18, 2024
17:28

Asuncion, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay’s Encarnacion weather station reported on Wednesday that the smoke caused by wildfires in neighboring countries are again entering the country.

FIFA and WHO promote campaign on soccer concussions

Published on: September 18, 2024
17:23

Geneva, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) FIFA and WHO announced on Wednesday the launching of a joint “Suspect and Protect” global campaign, to create public awareness about concussions players suffer during soccer matches.

Pres. Noboa decrees curfew in provinces under state of emergency

Published on: September 17, 2024
17:14

Quito, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorean President, Daniel Noboa, decreed on Tuesday a curfew for six provinces and the canton Camilo Ponce Enriquez, during the national power outage that will take place on Wednesday in the country.

Pres. Bukele highlights low homicide rate in El Salvador

Published on: September 17, 2024
17:01

San Salvador, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) President Nayib Bukele highlighted on Tuesday the low homicide rate in El Salvador, currently ranking as the safest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

Governments pledge support to Lebanon in aftermath of Israeli attack

Published on: September 17, 2024
16:58

Beirut, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The Governments of Iraq, Jordan and Iran expressed on Tuesday their will to provide medical aid to Lebanon, to treat the thousands of injured by the Israeli cyberattack.

Ministerial reshuffle gives rise to debate in Dominican Republic

Published on: September 17, 2024
16:16

Santo Domingo, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The announcement by the Dominican Government of the merger and elimination of several ministries and entities to save some 25 billion pesos (some US$417 million) has been met with reactions both for and against.

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