7 August 2026 Archives

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign joint defense treaty

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:30

Riyadh, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement aimed at strengthening collective security and expanding military cooperation among the three countries.

Dominican leader and writer highlights Fidel Castro’s legacy

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:30

Santo Domingo, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Dominican political leader Rafael Chaljub Mejia stated that the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, remains a constant source of inspiration for generations of social activists and revolutionaries in the country.

Cuba prepares extensive cultural program for Fidel’s centenary

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:30

Camaguey, Cuba, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Camaguey will dedicate an extensive series of cultural, artistic, and community activities to the centenary of the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro—a program designed to project his legacy to new generations.

Restoration of relations with Mexico welcomed in Peru

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:30

Lima, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The restoration of relations between Peru and Mexico has been met with widespread satisfaction following an eight-month rupture caused by a dispute over the asylum granted by Mexico to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.

Carlos Acosta commands the stage in the UK

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:30

London, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Acclaimed Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta makes a triumphant return to the London stage where he has so often shone, presenting the program *Myths and Modern Masters*, with performances running through August 9.

Italian wave of solidarity heads to Cuba for Fidel’s centenary

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:30

Rome, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) An Italian wave of solidarity is currently arriving in Cuba, featuring political, social, and youth delegations that—under the slogan "100 Years with Fidel Castro"—are assisting the Cuban people and will celebrate the centenary of the Cuban leader's birth.

Cepeda: Colombia’s president will be an agent serving the US

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:29

Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Abelardo de la Espriella will not be Colombia's head of state, but rather an agent serving the interests of the United States, stated Ivan Cepeda, the opposition leader in the Senate, addressing a crowd.

Lula leads in positive image among Brazilian presidential candidates

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:29

Brasilia, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds the most positive image among contenders for the Brazilian presidency, according to an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll that also assessed government measures and economic perceptions.

Chilean environmental workers reject Kast’s mega-reform

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:29

Santiago, Chile, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The National Federation of Environmental Workers (Fenatrama) has rejected the mega-reform bill approved by the Chilean Parliament, arguing that it prioritizes business interests and limits communities' access to justice.

Colombia: Allegations of a judicial frame-up on Petro and Ivan Cepeda

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:29

Bogota, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The national leadership of Colombia’s progressive *Pacto Historico* (Historic Pact) party and its congressional caucus have denounced the alleged orchestration of a judicial frame-up against President Gustavo Petro and Senator Ivan Cepeda.

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