17 December 2025 Archives

Palestinian community in Chile rejects Kast-Netanyahu talk

Published on: December 17, 2025
08:15

Santiago, Chile, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Community in Chile expressed its deep concern regarding reports circulating about a possible telephone conversation between President-elect Jose Antonio Kast and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Cuba’s Casa de las Americas decries Trump’s threats against Venezuela

Published on: December 17, 2025
07:28

Havana, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based Casa de las Americas once again joined the international condemnation of the United States' interventionist policy against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Zimbabwean activist denounces escalation of economic war against Cuba

Published on: December 17, 2025
07:26

Harare, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Mafa Kwanisai Mafa, Coordinator of the Fidel Castro Chair at Zimbabwe Midlands University, denounced the intensification of the economic war against Cuba following the recent seizure of the Venezuelan oil tanker.

Venezuelan FM questions Türk’s credibility

Published on: December 17, 2025
07:25

Caracas, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Yvan Gil reportedly questioned the credibility of the supposed report presented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Venezuela.

Indian Prime Minister to address Ethiopian parliamentary session

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:45

Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint session of the House of People's Representatives (Parliament) and the House of Federation (upper house) as part of his first official visit to Ethiopia.

Former Costa Rican defender transferred from jail to house arrest

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:43

San Jose, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Former Ombudsman Ofelia Taitelbaum, imprisoned in Costa Rica since October 2024 after serving a 7.5-year sentence for using a false document, will continue serving her sentence under house arrest.

Japan achieves trade surplus in November with export increase

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:41

Tokyo, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Japan's Ministry of Finance revealed that the Asian country closed its trade balance in November 2025 with a surplus of $2.1 billion, driven by increased exports.

Cuba rejects US naval blockade of Venezuela

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:38

Havana, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government expressed its opposition to the naval blockade imposed by the United States on Venezuela, a position reported in local media.

Nicaragua’s Parliament will pay tribute to Simon Bolivar

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:36

Managua, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's National Assembly (parliament) will hold a special session to commemorate the 195th anniversary of the death of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), the leading figure of Latin American independence.

Thai attacks leave 17 civilians killed in Cambodia

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:32

Phnom Penh, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Attacks against Cambodia launched more than a week ago by Thai military forces have left 17 civilians killed, including a baby, according to a statement published on the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense website.

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