17 June 2026 Archives

Putin calls for parliamentary elections on September 20

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:21

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin called for elections to the State Duma, or lower house of the Federal Parliament, to be held on September.

Prensa Latina marks 67th founding anniversary

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:21

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina (PL) marks its 67th anniversary on Tuesday, having established itself as one of the longest-running and most far-reaching news projects to emerge in Latin America during the 20th century.

Cuba to hold PCC Central Committee’s Special Plenary Session

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:20

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) agreed to convene a Special Plenary Session of its Central Committee.

Chile records nearly 400 homicides and 39 kidnappings in 2026

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:15

Santiago de Chile, jun 15 (Prensa Latina) A total of 396 homicides and 39 kidnappings occurred in Chile so far this year, according to a crime indicators report provided today by the Security Minister, Martín Arrau.

Colombia calls to ensure transparency in elections

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Bogota, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Calls to safeguard the vote are multiplying in Colombia today, six days before citizens elect their next president between the far-right candidate Abelardo De la Espriella and the progressive Iván Cepeda.

Chile: Port workers call for strike due to lack of response to demand

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Santiago, Chile, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The Confederation of Port Workers of Chile has called for a national strike due to the lack of response to several government commitments regarding pensions and other labor benefits.

Cuban Foreign Minister extols scientific feet despite energy blockade

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez highlighted that national science is developing the HEBERSaVax vaccine candidate, the only one of its kind in the world against cancer, despite the intensification of the United States' policy of strangulation.

Cuba’s consular services closer to residents in Dominican Republic

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban citizens residing in Bavaro tourist area participated in a Mobile Consulate and Business Forum organized by the Cuban Embassy in the Dominican Republic.

Cuban Flag displayed at peace rally in Brussels

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Brussels, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Amid a demonstration on militarization and for peace, the Cuban flag was present at an event coinciding with the birthday of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, diplomatic sources indicated.

Cuba mourns the passing of Argentine activist Taty

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel mourned the passing of Taty Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Founding Line, and sent condolences to the Argentine people and her family.

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