18 September 2026 Archives

Death toll from July and August massacres in Haiti set at 164

Published on: September 18, 2026
12:29

Port-au-Prince, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) Humanitarian activists cited by a local newspaper estimate that 164 Haitians were killed by armed gangs in two massacres that took place between July and August in the municipality of Kenscoff.

Panama predicts severe economic impact of El Niño on the Canal

Published on: September 18, 2026
12:29

Panama City, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) The El Niño weather phenomenon could reduce the Panama Canal's net revenue by between $225 million and $400 million during the 2027 fiscal year, David Sedda, the waterway's financial comptroller, warned.

Italian solidarity caravan against the US blockade to depart for Cuba

Published on: September 18, 2026
12:29

Rome, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) Strengthening relations with Cuba, breaking attempts at isolation, and countering the US blockade are the goals of "Route to Cuba: Being Where It Matters" (Ruta a Cuba: Estar donde importa), an Italian caravan traveling to the island on September 23.

National Library of Brazil recovers historical publications

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:59

Brasilia, 18 Sep (Prensa Latina) The National Library of Brazil reintegrated its collection with 164 historical publications recovered by the Federal Police, including copies of a magazine from the years 1940 and an almanac from 1848, published in the press.

Cuba screens documentary by the Organization of Ibero-American States

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:59

Havana, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The screening of the documentary *Imparables* (Unstoppable) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cuba's integration into the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), the Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS) announced.

Cuba highlights work of scientific center in cooperation with IAEA

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:44

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA) Armando Rodriguez Batista highlighted in Vienna the role of the Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos (CEAC) as a regional benchmark for the protection of marine ecosystems.

Cuba: Council of State assesses progress of economic transformations

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Havana, Sept. 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Council of State analyzed the current situation and outlook regarding the economic and social transformations being implemented in the country during an ordinary session.

Electoral authorities reject 1,200 candidacies in Brazil

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Brasilia, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian electoral authorities have so far rejected approximately 1,200 candidacy registrations for the upcoming October elections, although most of these decisions remain subject to appeal.

Doctors arrested in the DR amid investigation into alleged fraud

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Santo Domingo, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) – The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Dominican Republic expanded its investigation into alleged fraud against the National Health Insurance (Senasa), arresting dozens of doctors and other healthcare service providers.

Cuba warns UN of blockade’s impact on the arts

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Geneva, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) Marta Bonet, President of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), denounced before the UN Human Rights Council the impact of the US blockade on Cuban art and culture.

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