29 June 2023 Archives

Cuban lawmaker thanks SPF for condemning hostile U.S. blockade

Published on: June 29, 2023
19:04

Brasilia, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Communist Party of Cuba's International Relations Department head Emilio Lozada thanked the support of the Sao Paulo Forum (SPF) starting in Brasilia on Thursday for condemning the unjust blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for over 60 years.

Armed fugitive tied to Jan. 6 riot arrested near Obama’s home

Published on: June 29, 2023
18:54

Washington, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Washington D.C. police and federal law enforcement arrested a man Thursday near former President Barack Obama´s home, officials said.

Costa Rican minister priases firefighters’ aid to Canada

Published on: June 29, 2023
18:09

San José, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rican Environment and Energy Minister Franz Tattenbach praised Thursday the aid provided by his country´s firefighters to Canada in order to dpuse wildfires affecting the North American nation, especially in Alberta province.

CREO candidate harps on vote count in Guatemala City

Published on: June 29, 2023
17:42

Guatemala City, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Roberto González, candidate for the Commitment, Renewal, and Order (CREO) party, requested the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) on Thursday to review records and votes of the municipal elections held in this capital city.

Venezuelan Parliament OKs Electoral Nominations Committee

Published on: June 29, 2023
17:15

Caracas, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan National Assembly (parliament) has approved the Electoral Nominations Committee which will be in charge of choosing new rectors for the National Electoral Council (CNE).

UN warns in Costa Rica on increased hate messages

Published on: June 29, 2023
17:10

San José, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Over 1.4 million messages and conversations in social media linked to hate speech and discrimination were detected in Costa Rica, a fact that led the UN to suggest a national strategy.

Cuba hosts regional civil aviation meeting

Published on: June 29, 2023
16:59

Matanzas, Cuba, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of over 15 nations are currently promoting cooperation strategies as part of the 11th Meeting of Directors of Civil Aviation of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean to be held until Friday, June 30.

Mississippi sheriff´s deputies fired after Black men allege torture

Published on: June 29, 2023
16:39

Washington, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) A Mississippi sheriff's department in Rankin County said it had fired multiple deputies after two Black men accused them in a federal lawsuit of beating, torturing and sexually violating them.

Cuban Foreign Minister reiterates denunciation of U.S. blockade

Published on: June 29, 2023
16:39

Havana, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reiterated the denunciation that the United States prevents the importation of products from that country to Cuba, by virtue of the blockade imposed on the island more than 60 years ago.

Ecuador prepares contingency plan in view of El Niño effect

Published on: June 29, 2023
16:37

Quito, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The National Electoral Council (CNE) in Ecuador is preparing a contingency plan to face possible effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the development of early elections.

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June 29, 2023