21 April 2026 Archives

Syrian president begins Gulf tour with visit to Saudi Arabia

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Damascus, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived today in the Saudi city of Jeddah to begin an official tour of Persian Gulf countries, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.

SCO chief urges action against the drug threat

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Moscow, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Ermekbaev, called today for consolidating multilateral efforts and strengthening cooperation to confront the threat of drug trafficking.

Clashes between armed gangs in Haiti keep civilians isolated

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Port-au-Prince, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Groups of Haitian civilians remain trapped in southern towns today amid crossfire from clashes between two coalitions of armed gangs, also facing police, with a death toll of eight, a local newspaper reported.

Authorities warn of social deterioration and violence in the DR

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Santo Domingo, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of the Interior and Police of the Dominican Republic, Faride Raful, warned about the deterioration of social harmony in the country and called on citizens to take an active role in combating violence, it was reported today.

China’s Foreign Ministry reaffirms support for Cuba

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Beijing, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for Cuba today in the face of foreign interference and again urged the United States to heed the voice of justice.

Montevideo hosts world forum on political communication

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Montevideo, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The 24th World Summit on Political Communication is being held in this capital from Tuesday to Thursday, with the participation of experts and politicians from around the world.

Alicia Lira nominated for Human Rights Award in Chile

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Santiago, Chile, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Alicia Lira, president of Chile's Association of Relatives of Executed Politicians (AFEP), has been nominated for the National Human Rights Award, granted since 2011 to prominent Chilean figures in the defense of citizens' rights. Alicia has waged a struggle for over 40 years for truth, justice, and reparations for the victims of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship (1973-1990) and has spearheaded several lawsuits against those responsible for crimes against humanity.

Panama resumes investigation into 1994 terrorist attack

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Panama City, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian justice resumes proceedings today to try Ali Jalil, the main suspect in the terrorist attack known as the Alas Chiricanas case, 32 years ago.

Israel has killed more than 72,500 Palestinians in Gaza since 2023

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Ramala, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) At least 72,560 Palestinians have died in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli aggression, which began on October 7, 2023, the territory's Ministry of Health reported.

Euskadi sends medical supplies to Cuba

Published on: April 21, 2026
18:58

Madrid, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Medical supplies for Cuba were acquired in Euskadi, in the northern Basque Country, thanks to a private donation and previous fundraising efforts, the campaign's organizers informed on Tuesday.

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