17 August 2026 Archives

Lula to visit Amapa to learn about Petrobras operations

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Brasilia, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit the state of Amapa to learn about the operations of the state-owned company Petrobras on the Equatorial Margin and highlight the region's energy potential.

Argentine doctors graduated in Cuba organize medicine collection

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:25

Moreno, Argentina, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Association of Graduates in Cuba (AAGRAC) is boosting a drive to collect medicines to send to the Cuban people, who are suffering from a severe shortage, Dr. Miriam Nogueira said.

Brazil: Oil found in Amapa state opens new development prospects

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:21

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The identification of hydrocarbons off the coast of the Brazilian state of Amapá raises expectations regarding the economic potential of the Equatorial Margin, although the commercial viability of the find has yet to be assessed.

Report requested on “Shield of the Americas” in Peru

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:20

Lima, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) A motion submitted to Parliament to interpellate Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde includes questions reflecting concerns about Peru's involvement in the U.S. military project "Shield of the Americas."

Assets of Brazilian presidential candidates show disparity

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:20

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian presidential candidates declared assets to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) ranging from approximately six thousand to 46.4 million dollars, according to data released by local media.

Dom Rep: Cuban residents reject expulsion of diplomats

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:20

Santo Domingo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The "Maximo Gomez" Association of Cuban Residents in the Dominican Republic decried the Dominican government's decision to expel 10 members of the Cuban Embassy in Santo Domingo, including their families.

Uruguay: Cuban Ambassador acknowledges solidarity movement

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:19

Montevideo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Uruguay, Lissett Perez, expressed her gratitude for the solidarity shown by the Uruguayan people and the tributes paid in this capital to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on his 100th birthday.

Egypt sends its 257th humanitarian convoy to Gaza

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:19

Cairo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The 257th humanitarian convoy sent by Egypt to the besieged Gaza Strip is expected to arrive by the hundreds of thousands of people threatened with famine due to the Israeli occupation,

Uruguay: US congressman reveals coercion and violence to impose plans

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:18

Montevideo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Congressman Jesus Chuy affirmed in an interview published in this capital that the United States government is currently using coercion and violent actions to impose its plans.

Child vaccination expanded in Brazilian state of Sao Paulo

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:18

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo is conducting a multi-vaccination campaign across its 645 municipalities through September 1, targeting children and adolescents under the age of 15 and offering 20 different vaccines.

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