20 January 2026 Archives

President of Mexico receives Governor-General of Canada

Published on: January 20, 2026
11:46

Mexico City, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, will meet today at the National Palace with the Governor-General of Canada, Mary Simon, who is making an official visit to this country to strengthen ties between both nations.

Uruguayan exporters conclude Mercosur-EU agreement

Published on: January 20, 2026
11:20

Montevideo, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Exporters of Uruguay (UEU) described the signing of the treaty between Mercosur and the European Union as a milestone for the country’s international integration, according to a statement released today.

UN denounces attack on Palestinian Refugees Agency

Published on: January 20, 2026
11:07

United Nations,20 Jan (Latin Press) The United Nations (UN) today denounced the demolition by Israel of structures within the complex of the Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), in the occupied area of East Jerusalem.

Cuban government riaffirms gratitude to China for rice donation

Published on: January 20, 2026
10:59

Havana Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, thanked China today for the arrival of a first batch of rice as part of the aid from the Asian giant to the island.

Syria recovers country’s largest oilfield

Published on: January 20, 2026
10:12

Damascus, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Youssef Qablawi, Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Oil Company (SPC), announced on Tuesday a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of the recovered oil and gas fields in the northeastern region of al-Jazira.

Israel begins demolishing UNRWA complex in occupied Jerusalem

Published on: January 20, 2026
10:11

Ramallah, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Israel began on Tuesday demolishing structures within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) complex in the occupied East Jerusalem, despite international criticism.

DRC government organizes humanitarian aid and operations in Uvira

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:22

Kinshasa, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is implementing as of Tuesday an action plan aimed at organizing humanitarian aid and restoring security in Uvira, South Kivu, following the rebels' withdrawal.

Djibouti hosts International Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:21

Djibouti, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The First International Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change (ICAF 2026) continues on Tuesday in Djibouti, marking a decisive step in the fight against climate change in East Africa.

Moldova launches process to withdraw from CIS

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:20

Chisinau, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi informed on Tuesday that his country has begun the necessary procedures for its complete withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Vietnam underscores historic responsibility of CPV’s 14th Congress

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:19

Hanoi, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese President Luong Cuong underscored the far-reaching and historic responsibility assumed by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which opened on Tuesday and will continue sessions in this capital until January 25.

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