Prensa Latina: Noticias Principales

Dom Rep: Unemployment Increased During 2012

2013-05-23 00:06:00

23 de mayo de 2013, 00:06Santo Domingo, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Unemployment in Dominican Republic had increase in 2012, reported the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the International Labor Organization, addressed here today by the media.

President Mujica Begins Tour to China, Spain, Italy and Vatican

2013-05-22 17:09:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 17:09Montevideo, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, on Saturday will begin a four-day official visit to the Republic of China.

Cuba for a Better Economic Efficiency

2013-05-22 16:53:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 16:53Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is going forward in perfecting its own enterprise and productive efficiency as part of the actions to reach more economic effectiveness.

UN Praises Greater Political Inclusion of Indigenous People

2013-05-22 16:50:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 16:50United Nation, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Program for Development (UNDP) today praised the increasing political participation of indigenous peoples in Latin America over the past two decades, but also recommended encouraging the inclusion of women.

Venezuela Aspires to Become an Exporting Power

2013-05-22 14:50:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 14:50Caracas, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Minister of Trade, Alexander Fleming, said today that steps are taken to make Venezuela a leading exporter in a medium term.

Russia: Annual Inflation Reaches 7.3 Percent

2013-05-22 14:48:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 14:48Moscow, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The annual inflation in Russia until May 20 accumulated an increase of 7.3 percent and in the current year it reached an increase of 2.8 percentual points, said the Russian National Statistics Committee (ROSSTAT) Wednesday.

IMF Chief Lagarde to Appear Before French Courts

2013-05-22 13:48:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 13:48Paris, May 22 (Prensa Latina) International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde will be grilled Thursday by prosecutors investigating her alleged involvement in a corruption case occurred during her time as French finance minister.

Israel Extends Palestinians"" Gaza Fishing Zone

2013-05-22 13:24:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 13:24Tel Aviv, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli Government""s decision to extend the fishing zone in Gaza to six nautical miles (9 kilometers) came into effect today, announced the official media here.

Bolivian Workers Central Suspends Strike

2013-05-22 13:00:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 13:00La Paz, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Workers Central (COB) reported today that it is suspending its general strike for a month, starting today, until the pension agreement established with the government becomes effective.

Venezuela to Host CELAC Ministerial Meeting

2013-05-22 00:11:00

22 de mayo de 2013, 00:11Caracas, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela will host the Ministerial Meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in the Social Development and Poverty Eradication sector, to be held in July, announced official sources today.

Nicaraguan Businessmen for Strengthening Trade with Cuba

2013-05-21 16:48:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 16:48Managua, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan businessmen are discussing with optimism possibilities of strengthening trade with Cuba, following an agreement between Nicaraguan Chamber of Industries (Cadin), and the Chamber of Trade of that Caribbean country, said a business expert today.

Bolivian Miners Accept Govâ�Ã-t Proposal and Abandon Strike

2013-05-21 16:33:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 16:33La Paz, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Miners of Huanuni, the largest Bolivian tin reserves, accepted today the proposal to reform the government pension system and stopped demonstrations in the capital, after 15 days of strike.

Haiti is The Great Business of NGOs, Cuban Experts Said

2013-05-21 16:08:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 16:08Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Haiti is a business for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), whose interference is greater than their help, Cuban specialists in Caribbean themes denounced today.

Canadian Prime Minister Disappointed By Senatorâ�Ã-s Fraud

2013-05-21 15:59:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 15:59Ottawa, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed today his disappointment when two senator of the Conservative Party lied to collect per diem, scandal that cost the job to his chief of staff.

Effective Measures vs Tax Evasion Urged in Europe

2013-05-21 13:30:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 13:30Brussels, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission (EC) reaffirmed today the importance of adopting effective measures to fight tax fraud in the European Union (EU) despite the reluctance of some members to eliminate the secret banking tactic.

Italian Prime Minister Demands Europe Assists Growth

2013-05-21 13:26:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 13:26Rome, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta demanded today that the European Union (EU) prioritize regional growth and employment instead of focusing on austerity policies.

Colombia Opening Gates to Asia Pacific Summit

2013-05-21 11:42:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 11:42Bogota, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Summit of the member countries of the Asia Pacific Alliance, whose opening will be on Thursday, have an anteroom today in the southern city of Cali, with the meeting of the High Level Group comprising ministers Trade and Foreign Affairs.

Cuba Hosts Accounting and Management Congress

2013-05-21 09:04:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 09:04Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Latin American Students begin today in this capital the 1st Congress of Accounting and Administration (CONTAD), to promote a professional performance based on social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability.

Canadian Prime Minister Travels to Peru and Colombia

2013-05-21 00:10:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 00:10Ottawa, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper travels to Peru and Colombia today as part of its strategy to strengthen relations with Latin America and the Caribbean in the complex global economic scenario.

European Summit to Discuss Tax Evasion

2013-05-21 00:03:00

21 de mayo de 2013, 00:03Brussels, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Losses worth millions caused every year by the tax evasion in the European Union (EU) are among the main topics to be discussed in the Summit of leaders from this bloc, planned for this week.