CRISIS

Israeli government’s response to economic crisis criticized

Published on: August 18, 2024
11:37

Tel Aviv, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) After 10 months of war in Gaza, the Israeli budget deficit is huge and investments are decreasing, while capital flight, inflation and prices are increasing, Ynet news website warned today.

M23 murdered nine civilians in DRC despite ceasefire

Published on: August 16, 2024
07:49

Kinshasa, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Rebels from the March 23 Movement (M23) murdered nine civilians on August 14th in Kasali and Runzenze, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), North Kivu province.

UNICEF demands end to war in Gaza, warns of crisis

Published on: August 16, 2024
07:42

Ramallah, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for a ceasefire in Gaza and criticized the sufferings of the population in the territory, especially children, after more than 10 months of fighting.

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire in southern Lebanon without one in Gaza

Published on: August 16, 2024
07:38

Beirut, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The deputy secretary general of the Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah), Naim Qassem, rejected a ceasefire in the south of the country without achieving it in Gaza.

Israel attacks southern Lebanon despite diplomatic talks

Published on: August 15, 2024
08:47

Beirut, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Israel continues its attacks against towns in southern Lebanon despite diplomatic moves, and the Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) hitting Israeli positions back in retaliation.

UN Security Council to analyze crisis in Sudan and South Sudan

Published on: August 14, 2024
10:04

United Nations, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council will analyze the situation in Sudan and South Sudan amid the serious crisis caused by hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.

Argentine university front continues on strike

Published on: August 13, 2024
07:53

Buenos Aires, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Union Front of National Universities is carrying out the second day of a 72-hour strike to demand salary increases and denounce the adjustment of the Argentine Government.

Economy Minister denies recession in Ecuador

Published on: August 8, 2024
11:57

Quito, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador’s Minister of Economy Juan Carlos Vega denied there was a domestic recession and, on the contrary, underscored the country is moving towards growth.

No place is safe in Gaza due to Israeli attacks, UNRWA says

Published on: August 7, 2024
08:56

Ramallah, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA) once again condemned the Israeli military offensive against the Gaza Strip and warned that no place is safe due to to the constant bombings.

Chilean teachers to protest against insecurity and mistreatment

Published on: August 7, 2024
08:15

Santiago de Chile, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Chilean educators will carry out a 24-hour strike and nationwide mobilizations to demand greater security in schools and end workplace abuse and harassment, among other requests.

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