13 January 2026 Archives

Rains bring a respite and reduce the risk of blackouts in Ecuador

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:27

Quito, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Recent rains in southern Ecuador have raised the flow of key rivers for hydroelectric production and, for now, averted the threat of potential blackouts, although a generation deficit persists.

Alerts activated for low temperatures in Mexico City

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:25

Mexico City, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection of this capital activated Orange and Yellow Alerts due to the low temperatures forecast for today in several boroughs of Mexico City.

Israeli attacks caused damage to Palestinian agriculture

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:23

Ramallah, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Direct economic losses suffered by the agricultural sector in the West Bank in 2025 due to Israeli attacks amounted to more than $103 million, a Palestinian official reported today.

South Korea and Japan seek closer ties with new leaders’ meeting

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:21

Tokyo, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung began an official visit to Japan, during which he plans to meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Warning issued about respiratory virus outbreak in Gaza

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:17

Ramallah, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Muhammad Abu Salmiya, warned of a dangerous outbreak of a respiratory virus currently affecting the population of Gaza, amidst a severe health crisis caused by the Israeli aggression.

Engraving in the courtyard, a date with the visual arts in Cuba

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:16

Havana, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The outdoor space of Villa Manuela Gallery, at the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), is hosting a printmaking workshop, which will run until next Thursday.

Australia calls for a national day of mourning for Bondi victims

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:13

Canberra, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack, to be held on January 22.

Spanish writer calls for preparation for a more difficult world

Published on: January 13, 2026
06:09

Santiago, Chile, January 13 (Prensa Latina) Spanish writer Mario Amoros declared in Chile that the left must get prepared to respond to one of the most difficult moments in human history, marked today by the United States' aggression against Venezuela.

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