8 January 2023 Archives

Regional leaders back Lula, reject attempted coup

Published on: January 8, 2023
19:55

Brasilia, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Dignitaries from Latin America and the Caribbean today expressed their full support for Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and rejected the coup attempt perpetrated by a throng of followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsoranists are emulators of Trumpists, says Cuban president

Published on: January 8, 2023
19:08

Havana, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, pointed out parallels between the actions today by Bolsoranists against the Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and that of Trumpists in the US Capitol in January 2021.

Lula decrees federal intervention in Brazil’s Federal District

Published on: January 8, 2023
18:57

Brasilia, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva today decreed the intervention in the Federal District (FD) after throngs of followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the headquarters of the three branches of government in Brazil.

The region’s States back Lula in the face of opposition attacks

Published on: January 8, 2023
18:37

Buenos Aires, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CLACS) today conveyed its support for the government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the face of violent and destabilizing actions by opposition groups.

Bolsonaro supporters invaded headquarters of three powers in Brazil

Published on: January 8, 2023
18:11

Brasilia, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Before the invasions, Military Police agents tried to contain the Bolsonaristas (supporters of the ex-military), armed with sticks and stones, with pepper spray, however, they penetrated areas of the buildings in the Three Powers' Square.

Foreign Minister of Panama to meet with Indian businessmen

Published on: January 8, 2023
10:36

New Delhi, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, began an official visit to India with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and holding meetings with businessmen from the country.

European Parliament receives petition against blockade of Cuba

Published on: January 8, 2023
10:31

Paris, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Cooperation and solidarity organizations from Spain, France, Italy and Sweden delivered a petition to the European Parliament demanding immediate action against the US blockade of Cuba and its extraterritorial nature.

India researches Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment

Published on: January 8, 2023
10:25

New Delhi, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Indian researchers are working on developing an affordable treatment for the rare and incurable genetic disorder known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which accounts for more than half a million cases in the country.

Uruguay wants to set a relations agenda with Brazil

Published on: January 8, 2023
10:15

Montevideo, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay intends to set an agenda in its relations with the government of President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, whose arrival to Uruguay is scheduled for January 25th.

Solidarity groups join petition to EU against US blockade of Cuba

Published on: January 8, 2023
09:50

Rome, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Italian, Spanish,French and Sweden solidarity groups joined and signed a petition to the European Parliament (EP) for actions against the blockade of the United States against Cuba.

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