17 April 2026 Archives

Iran announces reopening of the strait of Hormuz

Published on: April 17, 2026
18:23

Tehran, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, in the context of the ceasefire currently in effect in the region.

Honduras: Former magistrate reaffirms fraud in election

Published on: April 17, 2026
18:23

Tegucigalpa, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Dismissed electoral councilor Marlon Ochoa asserted that his removal by the Honduran Parliament was motivated by powerful interests seeking to cover up the alleged fraud perpetrated in the general elections last November.

Nicaragua and Cuba reaffirm historic bonds of brotherhood

Published on: April 17, 2026
18:22

Masaya, Nicaragua, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua and Cuba reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship that unite both countries during a commemorative event for Friendship Day between the two nations, held in this city.

Palestine decries continued Israeli violations against prisoners

Published on: April 17, 2026
18:17

Ramallah, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned on Friday the violations and crimes committed against thousands of Palestinians in Israeli detention centers, a strategy it considers part of the policy of extermination and forced displacement.

China rejects Japanese ship’s incursion into Taiwan Strait

Published on: April 17, 2026
18:16

Beijing, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) China expressed on Friday its firm rejection of the entry of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces ship into the Taiwan Strait and denounced threats against its Embassy in Tokyo.

Cuba announces call for nominations for Memoria Viva Award 2026

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:32

Havana, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Juan Marinello Cuban Institute of Cultural Research announced that the call for nominations for the 2026 Memoria Viva Award, aimed at bearers of popular traditions and non-professional artistic groups, closes on April 30.

Macron and Starmer lead forum in Paris on Hormuz navigation

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:32

Paris, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are meeting on Friday in Paris to discuss the deployment of a mission aimed at guaranteeing free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Orsi to attend summit in defense of democracy and multilateralism

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:31

Montevideo, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) President Yamandu Orsi travels today to Barcelona, Spain, to participate in the summit "In Defense of Democracy," which will be attended by leaders from various parts of the world.

ECLAC: Cooperation is a driving force for accelerating 2030 Agenda

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:31

Santiago, Chile, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American countries gathered at ECLAC reaffirmed their willingness to continue working toward the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and acknowledged the importance of regional cooperation in advancing this purpose.

Syria rejects recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heigh

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:31

Istanbul, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated that any recognition of Israel's alleged right to the occupied Golan Heights is "invalid" and contrary to the interests of the Syrian people.

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