8 January 2026 Archives

Uruguay to update its Covid-19 and influenza vaccines

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:46

Montevideo, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay will update its flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year, while a vaccination campaign for pregnant women against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is currently underway.

Real wages in Japan fell for the eleventh month in November

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:45

Tokyo, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Real wages in Japan fell 2.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2014, the largest contraction since January after accumulating 11 consecutive months of declines, the government revealed today.

Deadline for Colombians to register for legislative elections ends

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:44

Bogota, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The deadline for Colombian citizens to register to vote in the legislative elections ends today, according to information released by the National Civil Registry.

Brazil commemorates third anniversary of attempted coup

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:42

Brasilia, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian federal government today commemorates the third anniversary of the invasion and looting of the headquarters of the three branches of government in this capital, an attack that endangered democracy.

Mexican authorities release security results

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:41

Mexico City, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Mexican authorities will release an update today on the results of the national security strategy, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced, adding that figures on the reduction in homicides will be presented.

Costa Rica activates hospital network in response to pediatric demand

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:39

San Jose, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) – The surge in demand for pediatric care in Costa Rica in recent hours has prompted the Social Security Fund (CCSS) to proactively activate the national hospital network, according to an official statement.

Chile:Leftists and progressives orgs ready for the Festival

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:36

Santiago, Chile, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) “The struggle for peace and against imperialist aggression” will be the motto of the new edition of the Fiesta de los Abrazos (Festival of Embraces), which leftist and progressive organizations are organizing today in Chile.

China: Analyst underscores consequences of US attack on Venezuela

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:25

Beijing, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The United States' military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are having a structural impact on the post-war international order and are driving demands for global governance reform.

Electoral reforms in Panama aim to eliminate straight-party voting

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:19

Panama City, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Panama is moving forward with the analysis of reforms to its electoral system, including a proposal to eliminate straight-party voting, a mechanism that allows voters to support all candidates of a political party together.

Indonesia and Jordan strengthen cooperation in medical education

Published on: January 8, 2026
09:17

Jakarta, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Indonesia and Jordan agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in higher education, with an emphasis on medical sciences, by establishing a collaborative framework that includes academic exchanges, joint research, and specialized training.

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