17 August 2026 Archives

Santiago de Cuba health service receives new ambulances

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:08

Santiago de Cuba, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Public Health Service of this southeastern province now has six new vehicles for the Comprehensive Medical Emergency System (SIUM).

Historic victory for the Labor Movement in Uruguay

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:08

Montevideo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan labor movement achieved a historic victory this week: a reduction in the workday without loss of pay.

Honorary degree revoked for former US diplomat in Brazil

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:07

Brasilia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has unanimously approved the revocation of the *Doctor Honoris Causa* title awarded in 1968 to former US Ambassador Lincoln Gordon, according to press reports.

Tribute from Liberia to Fidel Castro’s global solidarity

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:07

Monrovia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) "Fidel Castro at 100: sovereignty, solidarity, and struggle in Africa and Latin America" was the theme of a seminar in Liberia paying tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, marking the centenary of his birth.

Brazilian lawmakers introduce bill to neutralize Trump’s sanctions

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:05

Brasilia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) More than 60 Brazilian lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at preventing unilateral sanctions imposed by foreign governments—including the United States—from having legal effect within national territory, ICL Notícias reported. The initiative, led by Congressman Pedro Uczai of the Workers' Party (PT), seeks to protect Brazilian individuals and companies from extraterritorial measures that could affect activities legally conducted in Brazil.

Cuban families in Pakistan celebrate Fidel’s centenary

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:05

Islamabad, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuban families in Pakistan celebrated the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, during a moving event, diplomatic sources reported.

Rio-based friends of Cuba celebrate Fidel Castro’s centenary

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:05

Brasilia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Rio de Janeiro Committee of Solidarity with Cuba celebrated the centenary of the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, in the Baixada Fluminense region, noted Carmen Diniz, one of the event's participants.

Cuban diplomats forced to leave DR rejected

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:04

Santo Domingo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic's Frente Amplio (Broad Front) has rejected the Luis Abinader government's decision to have several members of the Cuban diplomatic mission leave the country, deeming the measure unjustified.

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