16 October 2025 Archives

Japan’s ruling party explores new allies

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:39

Tokyo, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The new president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae Takaichi, is attempting today to reach some kind of agreement with the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) to form a new governing coalition.

US leaders see Bolivia on their list of allies

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:38

La Paz, Oct. 16 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia is now on the list of the United States' next Latin American allies, according to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Ecuador: Are the protests over?

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:34

Quito, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) After the Ecuadorian government and indigenous leaders from the province of Imbabura announced agreements to halt protests against the end of the diesel subsidy, many are wondering today if the demonstrations are over.

Investigations in Chile to find those missing during Pinochet period

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:30

Santiago, Chile, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Judge Marianela Cifuentes, who oversees human rights violations, is currently leading investigations in Chile as part of the National Plan to Search for Detainees disappeared during the dictatorship (1973-1990).

Venezuela activates Defense Zones in the southwest and center

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:27

Caracas, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The Comprehensive Defense Operational Zones (ZODI) of the states of Tachira, Apure, and Amazonas, which cover southwestern and central Venezuela, were activated today at midnight local time.

Brazilian FM meets with Marco Rubio in the US on tariffs

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:25

Brasilia, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin negotiations today in Washington regarding the 50 percent tariffs imposed by the United States on domestic products.

Colombian Senate to resume debate on 2026 Budget

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:24

Bogota, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The debate on the 2026 National Budget will continue today for the second consecutive day in the Colombian Senate, where it faces opposition from the most conservative sectors.

Fidel Castro’s ideology defies time

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:13

Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Never has a lawyer had to practice his profession under such difficult conditions; never has such a series of overwhelming irregularities been committed against a defendant, Fidel Castro stated before magistrates on this day in 1953.

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