16 February 2023 Archives

Parliament requests shipment of new weapons to Ukraine

Published on: February 16, 2023
16:58

By: Elsy Fors Garzon

Brussels, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The European Parliament today approved a resolution requesting the sending of combat planes, helicopters and missiles to Ukraine, as well as a new package of sanctions against Russia.

Caricom, effective forum to address challenges of the region

Published on: February 16, 2023
16:46

By: Elsy Fors Garzon

Nassau, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (Caricom) today constitutes an effective forum to seriously address the structural challenges we face, said Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew.

The elite division of the Santa Cruz government emerges in Bolivia

Published on: February 16, 2023
16:35

By: Elsy Fors Garzon

La Paz, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) After the suspension today in Bolivia of the court hearing that was to decide on the replacement of the governor of Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho, more evidence emerged of the division prevailing in the Executive branch of that department.

Trump intentionally withheld classified documents, poll says

Published on: February 16, 2023
16:20

By: Elsy Fors Garzon

Washington, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Seven out of 10 Americans believe that former President Donald Trump (2017-2020) intentionally withheld classified documents after leaving the White House, according to a new Quinnipiac University survey published today.

Neruda was assassinated on Pinochet’s orders, said the poet’s aide

Published on: February 16, 2023
16:07

By: Elsy Fors Garzon

Santiago de Chile, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Fifty years after the death of Pablo Neruda, we already know that he was assassinated by order of Pinochet, the poet's personal assistant and driver, Manuel Araya, assured Prensa Latina today.

Tajik avalanche death toll kills 15 people

Published on: February 16, 2023
15:52

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Dushanbe, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The National Committee of Emergencies in Tadjikistan reported on Thursday that 15 people lost their lives due to snow avalanches registered in the mountains of this nation.

CARICOM leaders discuss regional development issues in Bahamas

Published on: February 16, 2023
15:47

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Nassau, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are discussing in Bahamas on Thursday development issues for the regional bloc as possible strategies to advance in a market and economy of its own.

India will airlift another 12 cheetahs from South Africa

Published on: February 16, 2023
15:44

By: Alina Ramos Martin

New Delhi, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) A dozen cheetahs will be flown to India from South Africa next Saturday as part of a program to reintroduce the species in the country, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced.

Islamic group assassinates five people in DR Congo

Published on: February 16, 2023
13:51

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Kinshasa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) A few hours ago, the Islamist armed group Allied Democratic Forces killed five people, including a child, sources in the area reported on Thursday.

Cuba reports three new Covid-19 cases and no deaths

Published on: February 16, 2023
13:47

By: Juan M. Garcia

Havana, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Thursday reported three new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, and no deaths or serious or critical patients in intensive care units.

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