22 August 2026 Archives

Cuban resistance, Fidel’s legacy, in Ecuadoran conference

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Quito, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's resistance to the blockade imposed by the United States and the political legacy of Fidel Castro were the focus of a conference on sovereignty, grassroots organization, and international solidarity held in Ecuador.

Installation of energy storage system advances in Cuba

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Holguin, Cuba, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) — The Cueto Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), located in this eastern province, is set to begin load testing in the coming days, ahead of its official commissioning.

Luisa Gonzalez’s candidacy for Ecuador prefecture rejected

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Quito, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Manabi Electoral Board rejected the registration of former Ecuadorian presidential hopeful Luisa Gonzalez as a candidate for the prefecture of that coastal province representing the Pachakutik movement.

Cuba awards Friendship Medal to Colombian Ambassador Jose Noe

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Bogota, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Ambassador Jose Noe received the Friendship Medal, conferred by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in recognition of his significant contribution to strengthening relations between the two countries.

Chile has backslid in the fight on inequality, says Jeannette Jara

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Chile has lost ground in the fight against inequality, asserted former presidential candidate Jeannette Jara, who is participating in the Pan-American Congress of Progressivism held in this capital.

Cubans in Nicaragua reaffirm defense of the island’s sovereignty

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Managua, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The "Antonio Maceo" community of Cubans residing in Nicaragua reaffirmed its commitment to defending the island's sovereignty, dignity, and independence, and demanded an end to the blockade currently imposed by the U.S. government.

Cuba reiterates condemnation of all forms of terrorism

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) As a victim of terrorism organized, financed, and trained on United States soil, Cuba reaffirms its strong condemnation of all its forms and manifestations, stated Bruno Rodriguez, the Caribbean nation's Foreign Minister.

Nicaragua: Universal dimension of Fidel Castro’s legacy highlighted

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Managua, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The universal dimension of Fidel Castro's (1926-2016) thought and contributions to humanity was highlighted in Nicaragua during a lecture held as part of the commemorative events marking the centenary of his birth.

Criticism of US policy at Pan-American Congress in Montevideo

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Third Pan-American Congress—a forum bringing together over 150 parliamentarians and progressive political figures—opened in the Uruguayan capital with a call for an alternative vision to the hegemonic doctrine of the United States.

Cuba’s fitting tribute to a distinguished cultural organization

Published on: August 22, 2026
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Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Emotion, harmony, and recognition of a distinguished Cuban cultural organization marked the main event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), attended by President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

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