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Congress of Mexico keeps debating revocation of mandate

Published on: August 19, 2021
12:35

Mexico, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The debate on the bill to revoke mandates to judge a sitting president was resumed in the Mexican Congress after the opposition previously blocked its approval.

Biden defends Afghanistan pullout amid mounting bipartisan backlash

Published on: August 18, 2021
09:45

Washington, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden is getting little cover from Congress, even among Democrats, as he faces broad backlash over his handling of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan, local media outlets reported on Wednesday.

US Congress could prevent Trump from running in 2024 elections

Published on: August 16, 2021
10:08

Washington, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) US Congress has elements to prevent former President Donald Trump from running in 2024 presidential elections, experts warned.

Biden urges U.S. Congress to reduce drug prices

Published on: August 12, 2021
13:45

Washington, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) U.S. President Joe Biden will today urge Congress to allow Medicare social program to negotiate drug prices directly with the pharmaceutical industry.

CDC issues new ban on evictions of most US renters after protest

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday has issued a new 60-day moratorium on rental evictions, a move the United States public health agency said would protect around 90% of US citizens.

Congress approves .1B emergency funding bill for Capitol police

Published on: July 30, 2021
07:21

Washington, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The US Capitol Police are on the verge of running out of money next month so both the Senate and House approved a .1 billion spending measure on Thursday to avoid furloughs and pay for overtime, training and more.

7th Congress on Climate Change sessions in Cuba

Published on: July 7, 2021
09:08

Havana, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Climate variability, health and climate from a single approach and the confrontation with Covid-19 in Cuba, are issues still on debate in the 7th Congress on Climate Change

Trump could be called to testify before House Jan. 6 panel

Published on: July 6, 2021
07:18

Washington, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) House Majority Whip James Clyburn says 'if it comes to that' the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will ask former President Donald Trump to testify, but would prefer not to call on a former president.

President Joe Biden to visit Michigan for vaccination campaign

Published on: June 29, 2021
07:47

Washington, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden will visit Michigan next Saturday as part of government's plan to move on Covid-19 vaccination campaign, the White House reported.

Nancy Pelosi introduces legislation to probe into Jan. 6 insurrection

Published on: June 29, 2021
07:44

Washington, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday introduced a resolution to establish a select committee to probe into the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a resolution that is expected to get a vote in the Democratic-controlled chamber later this week.

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