Opinion

Uruguay Opposes Replacing Unasur for Prosur

By Hugo Rius Blein

Montevideo, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) An ongoing project to replace the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) has been opposed by Uruguay, government sources told local media.

Venezuelan Opposition Must Desist from Violence, Atilio Boron Says

Caracas, (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan opposition must desist from the violent strategy that currently causes so much damage to the people, Argentine sociologist and political scientist Atilio Boron said.

Nicaragua's Gov't Expects Opposition's Responsibility in Talks

Managua, (Prensa Latina) The delegation representing the Nicaraguan government in the national dialogue with the opposition expressed Monday in a statement that it expects from the counterpart responsibility and seriousness in the negotiations.

Cuba's Importance in Ethiopia's History Highlighted

Addis Ababa, (Prensa Latina) What we are today we owe it to the courage and solidarity of the Cuban Revolution and leader Fidel Castro at a crucial time in our history, said Abebe Ayalew, a representative of the Cuba-Ethiopia Friendship Association.

Chavez Remains Inspiration for Revolutionaries, Maduro Says

Caracas, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recalled the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chavez, as a latent inspiration for all revolutionaries.

Mexico Makes Progress in Gender Issues, Big Challenges Still Ahead

By Ibis Frade Brito

United Nations, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) Since Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador took office in Mexico, progress has been made on the gender agenda, but there are still many challenges ahead for women in the country.

DPRK Says There Are No Chances for New Negotiations with the US (+Photo)

Pyongyang, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The US threw away a golden opportunity at the recent Hanoi summit, and up to now there are no chances for other negotiations, Choe Son-hui, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Democratic People''s Republic of Korea (DPRK), said.

Vietnamese MPs Discuss Amendments to the Education Law

Hanoi, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) The criteria for the selection of textbooks for Vietnamese educational institutions focused on part of the debates of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly that analyzed the Education Law Wednesday.

Cuban FM Highlights Role of Communication in Foreign Policy

Havana, (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez assured Wednesday that communication is an essential part of foreign policy, in a message on Twitter.

Thailand Joins with Nations in Vetoing Boeing Aircraft

Bangkok, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand announced Wednesday the suspension of flights operated with the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and adds to the veto unleashed against the US company after the fatal accident in Ethiopia.

Venezuela's Working on Creating Its Own Tech Platform

Caracas, (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan economist Jose Rodriguez warned Wednesday that cyber sabotage to the National Electric System (SEN) could be applied to payment platforms, whose operations are supported in US headquarters' offices.