15 January 2026 Archives

Ecuador prepares for electoral cycle leading up to local elections

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:50

Quito, January 15 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is on the cusp of the start of the electoral calendar for local elections and the renewal of the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS), scheduled for February 2027.

Fires destroy more than 700 buildings in South Australia

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:48

Canberra, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The wildfires ravaging the state of Victoria in southern Australia have destroyed more than 700 buildings, the government confirmed.

Debate in Chile on the effects of the blockade against Cuba

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:47

Santiago, Chile, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The humanitarian consequences of the ongoing US blockade against Cuba were the topic of a discussion convened by the Chilean Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity.

Parliamentary committee awaits explanations from the president

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:45

Lima, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Congressional Oversight Committee is awaiting explanations from Peruvian President Jose Jeri regarding a controversial secret meeting with a Chinese businessman, while doubts persist about his version of events.

Workers’ union promotes day of action in defense of sovereignty

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:42

Bogota, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The United Workers' Central of Colombia (CUT) has called for a day of demonstrations in public squares across the country "in defense of democracy, sovereignty, and against US interference."

Netanyahu is accused of violating the terms of Gaza truce.

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:41

Ramallah, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Gazan government accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of violating the existing truce and using the Rafah border crossing as a tool of political pressure and blackmail against the Palestinians.

A thousand civilians died in Ukrainian attacks against Russia

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:39

Moscow, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Bombings and drone attacks have killed more than 1,000 civilians in Russian regions far from the front lines, said Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee.

Bangladeshi farmers stand by Venezuela and Maduro

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:36

Dhaka, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Farmers from the village of Goalbath in Barisal, Bangladesh, held a protest against the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores

Mexico: AMEXCID and Tent Partnership join forces to help refugees

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:33

Mexico City, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) and the Tent Partnership for Refugees organization strengthened their alliance for the employment inclusion of refugees, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

India celebrates Army Day by showcasing military might

Published on: January 15, 2026
08:32

New Delhi, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) India celebrated Army Day 2026, showcasing its military might in Jaipur, the site of the main parade, among other activities such as the granting of decorations and honors.

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