9 September 2026 Archives

Cuban Classics and Contemporary Films at London Latino Film Festival

Published on: September 9, 2026
19:46

Havana, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The iconic image of actor Sergio Corrieri looking through a spyglass in the film *Memories of Underdevelopment* (1968)—directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea—will feature in the Cuban showcase at the London Latino Film Festival, running from October 2 to 6, official sources announced.

Geneva: Cuba highlights UN confirmation of genocidal blockade

Published on: September 9, 2026
19:46

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 9 (Prensa Latina) — The Human Rights Council (HRC), through a report by a Special Rapporteur, was able to verify—using data gathered in Cuba—the fallacy of the United States' claim that the blockade does not exist, Ambassador Rodolfo Benitez stated.

Cuban film Calle 232 set for nationwide release

Published on: September 9, 2026
19:46

Havana, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban feature film *Calle 232*—directed by Rudy Mora and focusing on the value of caregiving in a society marked by an aging population—is set for its national premiere at the Yara cinema in the capital.

UNHRC condemns US interference in Cuba’s domestic affairs

Published on: September 9, 2026
19:45

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 9 (Prensa Latina) The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) received a complaint regarding the brutal economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba.

Japanese lawmaker witnesses in Cuba effects of US blockade

Published on: September 9, 2026
19:45

Havana, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Kenji Isezaki, a member of the House of Councillors of the Japanese Diet, witnessed the effects of the U.S. blockade during a tour of a school in Cuba.

African Union Day calls for unity and Pan-Africanism

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:44

Addis Ababa, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf commemorated African Union (AU) Day, calling for a renewed commitment to the ideals of Pan-Africanism, unity, and solidarity.

China rejects US accusations against AI companies

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:41

Beijing, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) China called on the United States to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and rejected accusations leveled by US agencies against its companies in the sector.

Majority of Russians to vote in traditional manner in next elections

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:41

Moscow, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) The vast majority of Russian voters planning to participate in the elections prefer to vote in the traditional way —directly at polling stations— Ella Pamfilova, Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), stated.

Cuban medical collaboration in Uruguay described as extraordinary

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:41

Montevideo, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin described the experience of the Cuban ophthalmology brigade—which has been providing services for 18 years—as extraordinary.

Addis Ababa ranks second globally for climate resilience

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:40

Addis Ababa, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) Addis Ababa has become the city with the second-highest climate resilience in the world—and the first in Africa—according to a report by the geospatial intelligence firm AlphaGeo, the capital's mayor, Adanech Abiebie, highlighted.

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