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Brazilian MOH admitted Chloroquine ineffectiveness on Covid-19

Published on: June 9, 2021
07:07

Brasilia, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Brazil´s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga on Tuesday owned up to that Chloroquine is ineffective against Covid-19, during his second speech at the Senate commission (CPI) in charge of assessing government's coronavirus pandemic management.

Russian Senate issues statement against US blockade against Cuba

Published on: June 2, 2021
12:19

Moscow, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Federation Council (Senate) on Wednesday issued a statement on the need to end the United States economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, the Parliament's official website reported.

Republicans block 9/11-style congressional probe of Jan. 6 attack

Published on: May 29, 2021
08:32

Washington, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Senate Republicans on Friday blocked the House-passed bill creating a commission to probe the January 6 attack on the US Capitol by former President Donald Trump´s supporters.

Joe Biden to propose trillion budget to make U.S. more competitive

Published on: May 29, 2021
07:40

Washington, May 29 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden proposed a trillion budget on Friday that would take the United States to its highest sustained levels of federal spending since World War II as he looks to fund a sweeping economic agenda that includes large new investments in education, transportation and fighting climate change.

Bolsonaro blamed for belated arrival of Covid-19 vaccines in Brazil

Published on: May 28, 2021
07:29

Brasilia, May 28 (Prensa Latina) Butantan Institute Director Dimas Covas blamed President Jair Bolsonaro for tardy arrival of CoronaVac doses in Brazil.

Kristen Clarke first black woman to helm DOJ civil rights division

Published on: May 26, 2021
07:32

Washington, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Senate on Tuesday narrowly confirmed Kristen Clarke to be the Department of Justice (DOJ) civil rights chief, making her the first Black woman to fill the high-profile role, according to The Hill that detailed on Senate´s 51-48 vote to confirm Clarke.

Russian Duma opposes election of lawmakers from extremist orgs

Published on: May 18, 2021
11:51

Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia's State Duma on Tuesday adopted, in the first reading, a draft bill that bans citizens involved in extremist or terrorist activities from being elected lawmakers.

Mexico approves reform to Attorney General’s Office Law

Published on: April 23, 2021
12:33

Mexico, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The new law of the Attorney General's Office was sent to Mexico's Senate on Friday for its confirmation, after being approved by the House of Deputies after negotiating six changes.

Senate passes hate-crimes bill to curb attacks on Asian-Americans

Published on: April 23, 2021
08:07

Washington, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Thursday aimed at strengthening federal efforts to address hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans amid a sharp increase in discrimination and violence against Asian communities in the United States.

Italy’s Senate approves motion against US blockade

Published on: April 14, 2021
16:19

Rome, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Senate on Wednesday approved a motion in favor of lifting the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, Cuban embassy indicated in a statement.

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