17 December 2025 Archives

Japan strengthens cooperation with Cuba for the benefit of children

Published on: December 17, 2025
13:40

Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) The Japanese ambassador to Cuba, Nakamura Kazhuito, highlighted his country's commitment to solidarity with a donation of one million dollars for water, sanitation, and maternal and child health in eastern Cuba.

PSL condemned Trump’s naval blockade order against Venezuela

Published on: December 17, 2025
13:40

Washington, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Socialist and Liberation Party today condemned in a statement the naval blockade ordered by US President Donald Trump against Venezuela "in the last act of war of his administration," he said.

Cuba strengthens programs on agriculture

Published on: December 17, 2025
13:27

Havana, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reinforces programs on tropical agriculture based on the experience of experts, in close relationship with the community, as highlighted by a debate on science, history and new developments published today by its organizers.

Honduras sees no end in sight to the post-election crisis

Published on: December 17, 2025
13:11

Tegucigalpa, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Nearly three weeks after general elections marred by numerous irregularities, the post-election crisis in Honduras, far from being resolved, is worsening with each passing day, with no solution in sight.

ICAP condemns U.S. naval blockade against Venezuela

Published on: December 17, 2025
13:09

Havana, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP) issued a strong statement today condemning US President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose a naval blockade against Venezuela.

Lula advocates for dialogue as Venezuela-US tensions escalate

Published on: December 17, 2025
12:38

Brasilia, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reiterated his support for dialogue as a tool of international politics, as the crisis between Venezuela and the United States enters a more tense phase.

New flu variant detected in more than 30 countries

Published on: December 17, 2025
12:20

United Nations, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The new variant of influenza A(H3N2), known as J.2.4.1 or subclade K, has already been detected in more than 30 countries, the UN reported.

Vandalism leaves two Angolan provinces without power

Published on: December 17, 2025
12:15

Luanda, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Angolan provinces of Cuanza-Sul and Benguela remain without electricity due to the vandalism of several power transmission lines, which caused significant damage, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water.

NATO prepares for confrontation with Russia, Moscow alleges

Published on: December 17, 2025
12:09

Moscow, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The increase in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) military budget reveals that the bloc is preparing for a military confrontation with Russia, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said.

Humanitarian activities suspended in DRC province

Published on: December 17, 2025
10:55

Kinshasa, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported the suspension of humanitarian activities in Fizi and Baraka due to the ongoing violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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