4 April 2022 Archives

World Bank says poverty stagnation would be offset by inflation

Published on: April 4, 2022
18:28

Washington, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) Latin America and the Caribbean may show a stagnation of poverty, but increased inflation as a result of the war in Ukraine and its implications for food and fuel prices, the World Bank (WB) warned today.

Presidents of Chile and Argentina advocate for regional integration

Published on: April 4, 2022
15:05

Buenos Aires, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) The president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, and his Argentine counterpart, Alberto Fernández, today advocated for unity and integration of Latin America, during a meeting at the Casa Rosada, in this capital.

Fifty social leaders were assassinated in Colombia this year

Published on: April 4, 2022
14:28

Bogotá, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) Fifty social leaders were assassinated in Colombia from January this year onwards, the Institute of Studies for Development and Peace (Indepaz) confirmed.

Panamanian FM kicks off Asian tour in search of investments

Published on: April 4, 2022
14:27

Panama City, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) Panamian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes on Monday began a Asian tour that will take her to China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, in search of investments in the Central American nation.

UN warning if countries fail to comply with climate action

Published on: April 4, 2022
14:21

United Nations, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General, António Guterres, assured today that failure to comply with climate action commitments is leading humanity towards a planet where it will be impossible to live.

Russia takes retaliatory measure on visas to hostile countries

Published on: April 4, 2022
14:16

Moscow, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a decree on Monday that establishes response measures in the area of visas in relation to unfriendly actions taken by foreign States, as published by Russia’s legal information portal.

UN asks Moscow to decree humanitarian pause in Ukraine

Published on: April 4, 2022
12:58

Moscow, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths on Monday requested to establish a humanitarian pause throughout Ukraine, during a conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in this capital.

Syrian official denies news about sending volunteers to Russia

Published on: April 4, 2022
11:23

Damascus, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) Presidential Adviser Luna al-Shibl on Monday denied that Syrian authorities have sent volunteers to help Russian forces in their special military operation in Ukraine.