water

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.

Nicaragua invests millions to guarantee access to water

Published on: August 30, 2024
13:20

Managua, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional) has reportedly made millionaire investments implemented since 2007 to guarantee access to drinking water for the Nicaraguan population.

Cause of serious cases of gastroenteritis in Panama revealed

Published on: June 27, 2024
10:17

Panama City, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian health authorities confirmed today that untreated water was the cause of serious cases of gastroenteritis detected in the native community Nueva Lucha, in the Donoso district of Colon.

Peruvian Ombudsman warns against possible rise in water prices

Published on: June 12, 2024
15:02

Lima, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Ombudsman's Office called Wednesday for the suspension of a government project that would lead to a rise of over 700 percent in the rates for state drinking water services.

Palestine accuses Israel of using water as a weapon

Published on: June 12, 2024
08:18

Ramallah, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Israel uses water as a weapon in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, denounced the head of the Palestinian Water Authority, Mazen Ghoneim.

Uruguay quantifies underground waters in anticipation of La Niña

Published on: June 11, 2024
00:46

Montevideo, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment is expecting the arrival of the La Niña phenomenon and its aftermath, particularly drought events.

Kuwait and Cuba develop cooperation projects

Published on: May 21, 2024
06:22

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Kuwaiti Ambassador to Cuba Adel Mubarak Farjan Al-Adgham underscored the strengthening of bilateral relations through the development of cooperation projects in various areas.

Cuba to receive machinery to mitigate climate problems

Published on: May 17, 2024
08:05

Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) A project supported by the United Nations will supply machinery to Cuba to improve water availability in municipalities that suffered the greatest climate impact, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced.

Grenada restricts water use due to intense drought

Published on: May 13, 2024
10:51

Saint George's, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Grenada today activated a package of measures to rationalize water, while the persisting drought is affecting its territory, leaving 17 reserves without liquid.

Jamaica increases water storage in schools in face of drought

Published on: April 23, 2024
14:31

Kingston, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Jamaica announced on Tuesday new measures to store more water, especially at the schools in the country's western region, and help alleviate the worsening of drought.

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