22 August 2026 Archives

Cuban President assesses defense preparedness in Havana

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participated in preparedness activities to address potential threats at the Cubanacan Zone Defense Council (CDZ) in the Playa municipality of the capital.

Panama and Cuba for stronger academic and knowledge-based ties

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Panama City, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Cooperation and a commitment to strengthening institutional ties marked the visit to Panama by Cuba's Minister of Higher Education, Walter Baluja, who highlighted the potential existing in various fields of knowledge.

Uruguay concerned about threats to peace in Latin America

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay is concerned about threats to peace in Latin America, stated Foreign Ministry official Mario Lubetkin, whose country holds the pro tempore presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

Fidel Castro takes root in Cuba’s resistance, say voices in Uruguay

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Fidel Castro is a seed germinating within his people's resistance, stated Orestes Hernandez, Minister-Counselor at the Cuban Embassy.

Cuba persists in promoting its tourism attractions and facilities

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Buenos Aires, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Despite growing pressure from Washington to undermine its tourism sector, Cuba continues to promote its offerings.

Russian Baltic fleet conducts drills near Kaliningrad

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:24

Moscow, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Baltic Fleet conducted naval drills near the city of Kaliningrad, the Defense Ministry reported.

Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference concludes

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:23

Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian National Dialogue Conference concluded after 37 days of consultations and deliberations on eight thematic areas to foster mutual understanding and reach consensus through peaceful political participation.

China: Communist Party entity defines anti-corruption tasks

Published on: August 22, 2026
22:23

Beijing, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) at the Communist Party of China (CPC) defined its work priorities for the second half of the year, highlighting the fight against corruption and the strengthening of political oversight.

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