17 August 2026 Archives

Astrophysical sensors with unique sensitivity developed in Russia

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Russian engineers have developed astrophysical sensors with sensitivity two to three times greater than that of their foreign counterparts, the newspaper *Izvestia* reported.

Fidel Castro room inaugurated at Cuban Embassy in Brazil

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Brasilia, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Diplomats and staff at the Cuban Embassy in Brazil inaugurated the Fidel Castro Room today, paying tribute to the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Revolution.

US-based “The Hatuey Project” reaffirms solidarity with Cuba

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Havana, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The US-based group known as "The Hatuey Project" reaffirmed its solidarity with Cuba, delivering donations to three hospitals in the Caribbean nation affected by the US government's policy of strangulation.

Enzyme capable of degrading plastics discovered in Chilean desert

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Santiago, Chile, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) A team of researchers from the University of Chile has discovered an enzyme in the Atacama Desert capable of degrading a type of plastic found in everyday life, the Terram Foundation reported.

Poetry by Venezuelan Tarek William Saab Arrives at Cuban Fair

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The volume *Una cancion al sur de la eternidad (Antologia Poetica 1984-2025)* [A Song South of Eternity: Poetic Anthology 1984-2025], by Venezuelan author Tarek William Saab, was presented at the 34th Havana International Book Fair.

Raul Castro’s Selected Works at Havana Book Fair

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The *Selected Works of Raul Castro* collection encapsulates the unwavering principles the Cuban leader has championed throughout his life, stated Jorge Aneiros, director of the Office of Historical Affairs, during the presentation.

Ecuador: Indigenous organizations reject detention order on leader

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:11

Quito, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Organizations in Ecuador have rejected the preventive detention order against Guido Perugachi, president of the National Confederation of Peasant, Indigenous, and Black Organizations (Fenocin), who is accused of disrupting public services during the 2025 protests.

Dominican Republic: Protest called on expulsion of Cuban diplomats

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:11

Santo Domingo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Political, grassroots, and labor organizations in the Dominican Republic have called for a demonstration next Tuesday outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest the government's decision to request the departure of several Cuban diplomats.

Ecuador: Luisa Gonzalez to seek prefecture under Pachakutik banner

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Quito, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez will run for the prefecture of the coastal province of Manabi in the November 29 local elections under the banner of the indigenous movement Pachakutik.

China finds evidence of differences between Moon’s near and far sides

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Beijing, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Chinese scientists have found new evidence regarding the differences between the Moon's near and far sides based on the study of samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission, the China Geological Survey reported.

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