31 August 2026 Archives

Bombing against armed group in Colombia kills three minors

Published on: August 31, 2026
16:59

Bogota, August 31 (Prensa Latina) At least three minors died as a result of a bombing carried out by the National Army against an armed group in the department of Guaviare, in east-central Colombia, the Ministry of Defense confirmed.

Brazil expands vaccination in Amazonian indigenous communities

Published on: August 31, 2026
16:58

Brasilia, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Brazil is expanding vaccination efforts in 20 Amazonian indigenous communities through an air-based operation targeting hard-to-reach populations.

Colombia: Unemployment rate stood at 8.1 percent in July

Published on: August 31, 2026
16:44

Bogota, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The unemployment rate in Colombia stood at 8.1 percent in July, which represented a drop of 0.7 percentage points compared to the same period last year, according to an official source.

Cuban Foreign Minister denounces Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon

Published on: August 31, 2026
16:44

Havana, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez, denounced Israel's continuous attacks against towns in southern Lebanon, where white phosphorus was even used, in flagrant violation of International Law and International Humanitarian Law.

Brazil participates in global research against hepatitis B

Published on: August 31, 2026
16:44

Brasilia, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Two Brazilian public universities are participating in an international research project seeking to identify new treatment pathways and advance toward a cure for hepatitis B.

National and International Culture shapes Havana’s September agenda

Published on: August 31, 2026
16:44

Havana, August 31 (Prensa Latina) The opening of Casa Brasil and a concert by Greek tenor Yannis Filias are part of the cultural agenda planned by the Havana City Historian's Office for September.

Brazil prepares voters for election rules

Published on: August 31, 2026
14:42

Brasilia, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has reiterated the key rules voters must follow during the upcoming general elections in October. Voting is mandatory for individuals aged 18 to 70, while it is optional for 16- and 17-year-olds, those over 70, and illiterate citizens.

Ecuador marks Day of Victims of Disappearances with 53 cases

Published on: August 31, 2026
14:42

Quito, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances with at least 53 cases recorded since 2024, as families continue to seek answers regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones.

Venezuela: Tupamaro Movement sets stance on agreement with the US

Published on: August 31, 2026
14:42

Caracas, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Tupamaro Revolutionary Movement (MRT) has stated its position regarding the energy agreement between the Venezuelan government and the United States, demanding that the country be informed "with absolute transparency" about how it will be structured.

Colombia: Warning issued on damage caused by wildlife trafficking

Published on: August 31, 2026
14:41

Bogota, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Wildlife trafficking in Colombia affected approximately 165,000 animals between 2021 and 2024, according to an analysis released in the capital by the Ombudsman's Office.

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