25 August 2026 Archives

Iran affirms it is ready to face new US sanctions

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:33

Tehran, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Economy and Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated on Tuesday that the government is fully prepared to face the new economic sanctions announced by the United States.

Guatemala celebrates World National Parks Day

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Guatemala City, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's National Council of Protected Areas (Conap) celebrated World National Parks Day while calling for their protection against illegal hunting and other crimes.

FA points to Lacalle Pou’s responsibility in Cardama case

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Montevideo, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The Broad Front (FA) has identified former Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou as politically responsible for irregularities regarding the purchase of two naval patrol vessels from the Spanish shipyard Cardama.

Leatherback turtle returns to Panama’s Pacific after nearly a decade

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Panama City, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The presence of the leatherback turtle on the Panamanian Pacific coast has sparked optimism among specialists, as individuals of this critically endangered species have returned to nest after nearly a decade without any recorded sightings.

Newspaper questions turn of Colombia’s foreign policy

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Bogota, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian newspaper *El Espectador* questioned the government's foreign policy measures, arguing that historically upheld positions are being sacrificed to appease the United States and Israel.

Lula supports investigation into his son, rejects special treatment

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Brasilia, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inio Lula da Silva stated that his son, Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, must answer to the justice system regarding any potential irregularities, and he rejected any attempt to obstruct the investigations.

Chile: Hantavirus death toll rises to 20

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Santiago, Chile, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) A total of 20 people have died and around 50 have been infected with hantavirus in Chile—a rodent-borne infection with a high fatality rate.

Colombian President announces crackdown on illegal migration

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Bogota, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The announcement of stricter migration measures by Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is causing concern among those staying in the country illegally.

Ecuador’s opposition alliance responds to crisis

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Quito, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Gabriela Rivadeneira, president of the Citizen Revolution (RC) movement, stated that the unity among various opposition political organizations ahead of the local elections is a response to the crisis Ecuador is facing.

Colombia: Announcement of measures labeled an attack on teaching

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Bogota, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Opposition leader in the Colombian Senate Ivan Cepeda condemned the announced changes to teaching methods at a time when the education sector is grappling with an infrastructure crisis following the August 10 earthquake.

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