18 August 2026 Archives

Dominican solidarity group rejects departure of Cuban diplomats

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:21

Santo Domingo, Aug. 17 (Prensa Latina) – The Solidarity with Cuba Coordination Group rejected the Dominican government's decision to formally request that the Cuban embassy withdraw several officials and their family members.

Colombia: Criticism mounts over government’s disaster response

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Bogota, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) President Abelardo de la Espriella's government is once again under scrutiny due to the conduct of certain cabinet members—and the president himself—as Colombia attempts to recover from a tragedy.

“I play baseball with my heart,” says young Cuban player

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) "I play baseball with my heart," said young Cuban player Hanyelo Videt in exclusive statements to Prensa Latina.

Lula maintains lead in Brazilian presidential race

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Brasilia, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads voter preference for the upcoming October elections with 41 percent, compared to 36 percent for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, according to a poll.

Uruguay: National meningococcal vaccination drive

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Montevideo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) has announced a national meningococcal vaccination drive in response to a rise in cases and deaths associated with the disease.

Russian army takes control of settlements in Zaporizhzhia and Donestk

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Russian troops have extended their control to the settlement of Andreyevskaya Obshchina in Donetsk and Novosoloshino in the Zaporizhzhia province, the Ministry of Defense reported.

West plans to accuse Russia of supplying weapons to cartels

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) A Western country, in coordination with Ukraine, intends to accuse Russia of illegally supplying weapons to cartels and criminal groups in Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico, the Foreign Intelligence Service announced.

Two dead following explosion of loaded tanker in Dominican Republic

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:19

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Two people died following the explosion of a tanker truck loaded with diesel fuel on George Washington Avenue, along the Santo Domingo Malecón, authorities reported.

Russian Embassy denies deceiving Peruvians who enlisted in its troops

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:19

Lima, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Embassy of the Russian Federation denied that Peruvians who enlisted in that country's armed forces—11 of whom have died in the war with Ukraine—were deceived.

Irish soccer club launches jersey paying tribute to Cuba

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:19

Dublin, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Irish soccer club Bohemian FC has unveiled its 2026 third kit, designed in collaboration with the legendary British band Massive Attack—a tribute woven with threads of history and solidarity with the Cuban people.

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