24 September 2026 Archives

Thirteen convicted of drug trafficking in Uruguay

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:08

Montevideo, Sept 20 (Prensa Latina) Raids, arrests, and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and money were the results of Operacion Jaguar in the Uruguayan department of Soriano—located northwest of the capital. The operation targeted drug-dealing locations in Mercedes, the departmental capital, the Ministry of the Interior announced.

Beach cleanup drives continue across five Brazilian states

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:07

Brasilia, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Beaches in five Brazilian states will host cleanup events this month involving volunteers, students, local communities, and organizations, according to press reports.

Guatemala expels alleged Barrio 18 gang member from El Salvador

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:07

Guatemala City, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's National Civil Police (PNC) reported the expulsion of an alleged Barrio 18 gang member from El Salvador, following his handover by Mexican authorities in the department of San Marcos.

Mexican authorities dismantle four drug labs

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:07

Mexico City, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Mexican authorities reported the dismantling of four clandestine drug laboratories and the seizure of over 10 tons of precursor chemicals and substances in the states of Michoacan and Guerrero.

Brazil: Online betting can lead to quickly indebtedness

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:07

Brasilia, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Online betting generates billions of reais in Brazil and can quickly lead to debt, according to research that identified a loss of control and other effects among players.

Mexico conducts drill to strengthen disaster response

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:07

Mexico City, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Mexico held its second national drill of the year to bolster disaster response and recovery capabilities, based on five scenarios involving various seismic hypotheses.

Petrobras christens vessel with all-female crew

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:07

Brasilia, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian company Petrobras christened the *Starnav Elektra*, the first vessel delivered under its Open Sea Program, which sailed from Santa Catarina to Rio de Janeiro with an all-female crew.

Cuban Film Institute announces upcoming premiere

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:01

Havana, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) will premiere the film *El Camino* (The Path) in October, marking its latest collaboration with Cuban Television.

Cuban Film Institute announces upcoming movie premiere

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:01

Havana, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Art and Film Industry (ICAIC) will premiere in October the film 'El Camino' (The way), today its most recent collaboration with Television Cubana.

Cuba congratulates Belize on the 45th anniversary of its independence

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:01

Havana, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba congratulated the government and people of Belize today on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the independence of the Central American country.

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