13 August 2026 Archives

Image of Fidel Castro amidst flames of Quang Tri remains vivid

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:32

Hanoi, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) More than 50 years after the end of the United States' war of aggression against Vietnam, the image of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, amidst the flames of Quang Tri, remains vivid.

Vietnam Red Cross makes donation to the Cuban people

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:25

Hanoi, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Do Thi Thu Thao, President of the Central Committee of the Red Cross Society, presented Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco with a donation from the people of Vietnam to the people of Cuba.

Belarus opened exhibition marking Fidel Castro’s centenary

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:25

Minsk, August 12 (Prensa Latina) An exhibition dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, was opened at the headquarters of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus.

Brazilian Senate approves plan to produce domestic fertilizers

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:25

Brasilia, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Senate has approved a program aimed at boosting domestic fertilizer manufacturing, reducing foreign dependency, and strengthening production security; the measure is now ready for presidential sanction.

Investigation on French ambassador’s sexual conduct in Africa

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Paris, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) France is awaiting a decision from Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot regarding the ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR), Bruno Foucher, who is implicated in a matter involving the solicitation of sexual services.

Assaults against Brazilian women rise on match days

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Brasilia, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Reports of domestic violence against women in Brazil increased by 28.9 percent on days when soccer matches were played, according to research cited in press reports.

Fidel, driving force for Cuban biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Havana, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Testimonials from researchers, doctors, scientists, and figures committed to solidarity highlighted today the mark left by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the development of biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Uruguayan Parliament condemns barbarity against Cuba

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:23

Montevideo, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is an act of barbarism that threatens humanity, stated Senator Oscar Andrade of the Broad Front before the Uruguayan Parliament.

Russia reaffirms willingness to cooperate on Arctic route

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:23

Moscow, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Russia reaffirms its willingness to cooperate in the Arctic, including exploiting the advantages of the Northern Sea Route, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday.

Armenia must hold referendum on remaining in EAEU

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:22

Moscow, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Armenia must decide before December whether to hold a national referendum on joining the European Union (EU) or remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin affirmed on Wednesday.

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August 13, 2026