27 August 2026 Archives

No official explanation for the removal of Bolivar and Chavez images

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:37

Caracas, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The images of El Libertador Simon Bolivar and Commander Hugo Chavez that adorned the Palace of Justice for years, facing Bolivar Avenue in the capital, were removed without any official explanation to date.

Turkish Red Crescent reveals use of starvation as punishment in Gaza

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:37

Ankara, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Fatma Meric Yılmaz, president of the Turkish Red Crescent Society, denounced the use of starvation as punishment in Gaza, where serious difficulties persist in accessing food, drinking water, and sanitation services.

China and US advocate for a stable strategic relationship

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:36

Beijing, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) China and the United States advocated for boosting a stable and constructive strategic relationship during a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Ambassador David Perdue, an official source reported on Thursday.

Aoun defends talks with Israel to achieve Lebanon’s goals

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:36

Beirut, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that negotiations with Israel are the only option for achieving his country's goals in the south, including the liberation of occupied territories.

Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to end regional crisis

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

Islamabad, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi affirmed that Pakistan continues to pursue diplomatic channels to end the confrontation affecting the Middle East.

Fire at Russian Amur gas plant leaves 15 dead

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

Moscow, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the fire at the Amur gas processing plant construction site has risen to 15, including 14 foreigners, the company reported.

UN warns of expanding violence in Haiti

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

United Nations, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Violence continues to spread in Haiti with the displacement of armed groups into rural areas, the United Nations (UN) warned.

Brazil reaches record of over 103 million employed

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:33

Brasilia, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Brazil reached a record 103.3 million employed people in July, while the unemployment rate fell to 5,3%, according to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Ecuador prepares military operations with Colombia and the US

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:33

Quito, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is preparing military operations with Colombia and the United States in response to a potential expansion of drug trafficking groups, in a context marked by the increasing US military presence on Ecuadorian soil. Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo reported in an interview with local radio station Radio Sucesos that the Armed Forces are analyzing scenarios in the event of a possible displacement of criminal organizations operating in Colombian territory into Ecuador.

International organizations join forces to prevent diseases

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:26

Rome, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) called for strengthened prevention efforts in the face of increasingly complex health threats.

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