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UN official insists on protecting most vulnerable in Lebanon

Published on: March 3, 2023
07:17

Beirut, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka insisted Friday on protecting the most vulnerable segments of society due to the worsening living conditions.

Ecuador and Colombia analyze border protection plan

Published on: January 18, 2023
07:40

Quito, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador and Colombia continue preparing a joint plan on Wednesday to fight drug trafficking and organized crime in their borders, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense reported.

Joe Biden administration extends immigration protections for Haitians

Published on: December 6, 2022
16:37

Washington, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday confirmed the extension of immigration protections for Haitians in the United States, granting work permits and deferral from deportation to those who were in the country as of Nov. 6.

Italian ecologists defend wolves’ preservation

Published on: December 5, 2022
09:44

Rome, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina)On Monday,the National Organization for the Protection of Animals (ENPA) defended the preservation of wolves in Italy in view of possible plans to open a selective slaughter.

Oxfam study warns of dire labor outlook in U.S.

Published on: September 1, 2022
18:39

Washington, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) An Oxfam America study called for an increased minimum wage and protection for workers in the United States, amid a notably dire labor outlook.

UN chief calls to guarantee refugees´ right to seek asylum

Published on: June 20, 2022
17:20

United Nations, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) The world refugee population is now reaching record high and it is pressing to guarantee these people the human right to seek asylum and protection, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres said on Monday.

Environmental protection, a priority in Cuba’s legislative framework

Published on: June 5, 2022
11:07

Havana, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The protection of the environment in Cuba has solid foundations in a regulatory framework adapted to the peculiarities of the Caribbean island, which is currently facing the severe impacts of climate change.

Chinese Parliament opens sessions focusing on women’s protection

Published on: April 18, 2022
08:32

Beijing, Apr 18 (Prensa Latina) China's National People's Congress (Parliament) on Monday began a new session with an agenda that focuses on the review of a bill to introduce stricter rules against trafficking in women.

Cuba has care system for minors who commit crimes

Published on: March 22, 2022
12:50

Havana, Mar 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban citizens under the age of 16 are not criminally prosecuted, and for those who commit crimes the country has a care system, an official source stressed on Tuesday.

Cuba attends Latin American Forum of Environment Ministers

Published on: January 27, 2022
14:32

Havana, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is attending the 40th Anniversary Special Session of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, which opened on Thursday in Costa Rica.

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