16 January 2025 Archives

President Díaz-Canel visits western Cuban province

Published on: January 16, 2025
19:24

Pinar del Río, Cuba, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visited this western Cuban province on Thursday, as part of the tours he makes of sites of economic and social interest nationwide.

Cuban FM condemns attacks on Venezuelan diplomatic missions

Published on: January 16, 2025
19:08

Havana, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Thursday condemned the attacks on Venezuelan diplomatic missions in several countries, which he described as terrorist, violent and vandalistic acts.

Former Peruvian FM demands that US also lift blockade against Cuba

Published on: January 16, 2025
18:37

Lima, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) In addition to removing Cuba from the unilateral list of countries that sponsor terrorism, the United States must lift the economic, commercial and financial blockade against the Caribbean island, former Peruvian Foreign Minister Héctor Béjarl stated on Thursday.

Cuba thanks Gustavo Petro for his solidarity

Published on: January 16, 2025
17:36

Havana, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday acknowledged Colombian President Gustavo Petro's action to promote the Caribbean island's removal from Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, which is unilaterally made by the United States.

Cuban residents in Dom. Rep. reiterate fight against US blockade

Published on: January 16, 2025
17:27

Santo Domingo, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Máximo Gómez Association of Cuban Residents in the Dominican Republic said on Thursday that it will continue the fight to end the United States blockade of its country, the main obstacle to the people's progress and well-being.

Cuba considers it essential to address the root causes of migration

Published on: January 16, 2025
17:09

Mexico, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Anayansi Rodriguez noted on Thursday that it is essential to address the root and structural causes of migration, including the prevailing unjust and exclusive international order.

Cuba demands respect for ceasefire in Gaza

Published on: January 16, 2025
17:00

Havana, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez demanded respect for the ceasefire agreed upon in Gaza, and advocated for the establishment of the State of Palestine, on Thursday.

Parliament President Esteban Lazo visits western Cuban province

Published on: January 16, 2025
16:56

Pinar del Río, Cuba, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National People's Power Assembly of Cuba (Parliament), Esteban Lazo, visited centers and productive areas in the municipality of Los Palacios, in this western province, on Thursday.

Fire causes serious damage in thermoelectric plant in Cuba

Published on: January 16, 2025
16:52

Cienfuegos, Cuba (Prensa Latina) A fire in the control rooms of the two units of the thermoelectric plant located in this province (on Cuba's south coast) caused damage described as as serious in both facilities on Thursday.

Japan sets foreign tourists’ record in 2024

Published on: January 16, 2025
13:08

Tokyo, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The number of foreign tourists in Japan grew to a record level in 2024, surpassing 36.80 million visitors, the Japan National Tourism Organization announced on Thursday.

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