17 July 2026 Archives

Brazil steps up fight against fuel sector crimes

Published on: July 17, 2026
13:10

Brasilia, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro will launch a coordinated effort to strengthen the fight against crimes linked to the fuel sector, which is considered a strategic area of the regional economy.

Russia denies accusations of interference in US elections

Published on: July 17, 2026
13:10

Moscow, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Russia categorically denies any accusations of attempting to influence political processes within the United States, following statements made by President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Mexico dismantles major fuel smuggling network from the US

Published on: July 17, 2026
13:10

Mexico City, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's Attorney General, Ernestina Godoy, announced the dismantling of the largest network for smuggling fuel from the United States and illegally distributing hydrocarbons, according to the newspaper *La Jornada*.

Lessons on Asian resistance against the US highlighted in Sri Lanka

Published on: July 17, 2026
13:10

Colombo, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Iran shattered the myth of US invincibility, reaffirmed Setareh Sadeqi Mohammadi of the University of Tehran during the "Hands Off Asia" conference currently underway in the city.

Diaz-Canel warns of dangerous version of McCarthyism returning to US

Published on: July 17, 2026
13:10

Havana, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned that a new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism has returned to the United States, referring to the ministerial meeting convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Cuban filmmakers assess challenges for audiovisual production

Published on: July 17, 2026
10:15

Holguin, Cuba, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) — The Gibara International Low-Budget Film Festival (*Festival Internacional del Cine Pobre*) examined the challenges and results of the *Factoría de Cine Pobre* (Low-Budget Film Factory), an ongoing project seeking to decentralize audiovisual production in eastern Cuba.

Memoir book on Gibara cinema presented in Cuba

Published on: July 17, 2026
10:15

Holguin, Cuba, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) – American photographer Casey Stoll presented her book *Gibara, un Manifiesto Magico* (Gibara: A Magical Manifesto), a work that compiles the visual history of the prestigious film festival held in this eastern Cuban region.

Cuban official says new US measures do not harm tourists

Published on: July 17, 2026
10:15

Buenos Aires, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The new punitive measures issued by the Donald Trump administration against Cuban state entities—including the Ministry of Tourism—"do not affect the traveler," stated Jose Antonio Aguilera, the official responsible for the sector in the South America.

Filmmakers in Cuba debate audiovisual creation

Published on: July 17, 2026
10:15

Holguin, Cuba, jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban and international filmmakers discussed the creative strategies behind documentary production during a panel that included the presentation of recent works with social impact.

Cuban Ambassador meets with Brazilian officials

Published on: July 17, 2026
10:15

Brasilia, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's ambassador to Brazil, Victor Cairo, held meetings with Brazilian officials from the health, biotechnology, and energy sectors to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss matters of mutual interest.

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