18 June 2026 Archives

Prensa Latina marks 67th founding anniversary

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:14

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 18, 2026
11:14

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.

Mexican President reaffirms rejection of US blockade on Cuba

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:02

Mexico City, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her stance in defense of the Cuban people's self-determination and her rejection of the economic blockade imposed by the United States on the Caribbean nation.

Petro rejects US Senator’s comment on detained Colombian

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:02

Bogota, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) President Gustavo Petro rejected the terms used by US Senator Bernie Moreno to refer to Colombian activist Beto Coral, who was detained by agents of the US Department of Homeland Security.

Cuban embassy in DR remember Maximo Gomez

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:01

Santo Domingo, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The embassy of Cuba in the Dominican Republic today remembered Generalissimo Maximo Gomez, on the 121st anniversary of his death, and highlighted his legacy as one of the most admired heroes of the struggles for Cuban independence.

Putin highlights extensive Russia-ASEAN cooperation

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:00

Kazan, Russia, Jun 17 (Press Latina) Russia and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have accumulated extensive experience in cooperation and laid a firm foundation for the future, President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday.

Pakistan praises China’s support for regional crisis resolution

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:00

Islamabad, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan praised China's consistent support for efforts to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy between Iran and the United States, which resulted in an understanding on the war in the Middle East.

Palestinian vice president decries Somaliland’s decision

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:58

Ramallah, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh affirmed that the opening of an embassy by the separatist region of Somaliland in Jerusalem is a provocation and a violation of international law.

China to provide new humanitarian assistance to Iran and Lebanon

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:58

Beijing, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) China will provide new humanitarian assistance to Iran and Lebanon, the Foreign Ministry announced.

Michelle Bachelet’s UN candidacy gains new support

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:58

Santiago, Chile, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet for Secretary-General of the United Nations continues to gain support, following the endorsement of the Progressive Alliance of the Americas (APLA).

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