17 August 2025 Archives

Fidel in the memory of El Salvador’s solidarity people

Published on: August 17, 2025
10:08

San Salvador, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, remains in the memory of Salvadorans who stand in solidarity with the island, 99 years after his birth.

Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the significance of peace negotiations

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:51

Vatican City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV once again referred to the importance of moving forward on peace negotiations to end armed conflicts and prioritize the people’s wellbeing.

Uruguayan Government and Broad Front align on Budget Bill

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:40

Montevideo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government, the Broad Front, and its parliamentary blocs are aligned around the budget bill proposal to be submitted to the Legislative Branch.

Cuba and Egypt strengthen ties

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:34

Cairo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Egypt, Alexander Pellicer, highlighted the historic ties between the two countries and strengthened ties in several sectors, such as culture, tourism, and health.

Syria: Death toll rises in governorate of Sweida

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:23

Damascus, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the recent violence in the southern Syrian governorate of Sweida has reached 1,677, according to human rights organizations cited by several media outlets.

Uruguay: Youth addictions, a concern

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:16

Montevideo, August 17 (Prensa Latina) Addictions are among the most pressing problems facing youth in Uruguay, with statistics that Diario La R considers alarming today.

Int’l Symposium on Cuban Hip Hop to kick off on Aug. 20

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:09

Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The 18th International Symposium on Cuban Hip Hop is gearing up for its launch in this capital on August 20, with a varied program that includes theoretical sessions, live concerts, exhibitions, and tributes.

Panama City closes July with high levels of violence

Published on: August 17, 2025
09:06

Panama City, August 17 (Prensa Latina) July became the most violent month in the Panamanian capital, with 59 homicides, according to a report from the Public Prosecutor's Office, cited by the TVN news channel.

Gaza: Patients at risk of dying due to lack of food and medicine

Published on: August 17, 2025
08:53

Ramallah, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Mohammed Abu Salmiya, warned that more than 200 patients could die due to the lack of medication and malnutrition caused by Israeli attacks and the blockade of Gaza.

Cuban Medical Brigade in Guatemala receives another recognition

Published on: August 17, 2025
08:41

Guatemala City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade received another recognition on Sunday in its more than 26 years of service in this nation, on behalf of the people of Guatemala, from the Coordinating Committee of Solidarity with the island of Jose Marti.

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