20 February 2026 Archives

Haitian police intensify fight against gangs

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:16

Port-au-Prince, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian National Police (PNH) intensified its fight against armed gangs in strategic areas of the capital, with the support of a task force, according to sources within the agency, cited by a local newspaper.

Russia denounces Ukraine’s boycott of Winter Paralympic Games

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:14

Moscow, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced Ukraine's attempt to boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games in Italy due to the participation of Russian athletes.

Zimbabwe: Foreign Affairs Committee chairman supports Cuba

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:12

Harare, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Webster Kotiwani Shamu, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee and head of the Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Group in Parliament, reiterated this nation's long-standing stance against the blockade imposed by the United States on the Caribbean island.

Cuba expands tax benefits for renewable energy

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:11

Havana, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Official reports point at the expansion of tax benefits in Cuba for investments in renewable. energy sources.

Germany warns of changing global order

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:05

Berlin, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned, during a speech to his party, of a radical transformation of the international order and the emergence of a global scenario dominated by major powers.

Cuban Ambassador to Italy presents credentials

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:03

Rome, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Italy, Jorge Luis Cepero, presented his credentials to President Sergio Mattarella at a solemn ceremony held at the Quirinal Palace, the diplomatic mission states.

EU commissioner visits rebel-occupied city in DRC

Published on: February 20, 2026
10:01

Kinshasa, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, visited Goma in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is under the occupation of the Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23)

Uruguay considers sending symbolic humanitarian aid to Cuba

Published on: February 20, 2026
09:29

Montevideo, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government is considering sending humanitarian aid to Cuba, whose population is suffering the effects of the US-reinforced blockade.

1.4 million Haitians displaced by humanitarian crisis

Published on: February 20, 2026
09:27

Port-au-Prince, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Around 1.4 million Haitians remain internally displaced within the country, and another 23,000 have been forced out due to the national humanitarian crisis caused by criminal gangs, a specialized global organization reported.

Asturias activates collaboration with Cuba

Published on: February 20, 2026
09:14

Madrid, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain, has activated a collaboration with Cuba to strengthen energy self-sufficiency and sustainable development.

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February 20, 2026