23 February 2026 Archives

Mexico: 90 percent of roadblocks deactivated after operation

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:39

Mexico City, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Mexican police forces have deactivated 90 percent of the highway roadblocks set up by criminal groups following an operation in western Jalisco state, the Security Cabinet reported.

Spain hopes common sense will prevail regarding tariffs

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:38

Madrid, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Spain stated that it hopes common sense will prevail regarding US tariffs, in a sort of call for talks. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Grazalema, Cadiz, in southern Spain, First Vice President and Finance Minister Maria Jesus Montero welcomed the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Donald Trump's tariffs, although she later announced new global tariffs.

Iran denies “provisional agreement” on its nuclear program

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:31

Tehran, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei categorically denied claims of a "provisional agreement" in the nuclear negotiations between his country and the United States, calling them completely unfounded.

Turkiye rejects Israeli claims to Palestinian territories

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:28

Ankara, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The spokesman for Turkiye’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), Omer Celik, asserted that Israel has no rights or sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territories or any other Arab land.

Syria announces final closure of Al-Hol camp

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:25

Damascus, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities confirmed the completion of the evacuation process and the total closure of the Al-Hol camp, located in the northeastern province of Hasakah.

Cuba denounces illegality of US Naval Base in Guantanamo

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:23

Havana, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez commemorated the 123rd anniversary of the formalization of the treaty imposed by the United States government, through which it usurps 117.6 square kilometers of Guantanamo Bay.

Uruguay’s Broad Front to increase solidarity with Cuba

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:21

Montevideo, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Broad Front (FA) will take action in support of the Cuban people in the face of the United States' offensive, according to statements released by the president of the Commission on Foreign Affairs and Relations, Fernando Gamberra.

US begins withdrawal from last military base in Syria

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:18

Damascus, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) US forces have begun their withdrawal from Qasrak base, located in the northeastern Syrian province of Hasakah, marking the end of their military presence in this strategic area, local media reported.

Legal war against Cuba reaches US Supreme Court

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:15

Washington, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that reflects the legal war against Cuba, while residents in this capital will denounce the intentional harm suffered by their people due to Washington's aggression.

Italy outlines possible bid for Rome to host the Summer Olympics

Published on: February 23, 2026
11:14

Rome, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The possibility of Rome hosting the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympic Games is gaining momentum in Italy, particularly the latter, as it will mark the 80th anniversary of the 1960 Games held in the city.

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