2 October 2026 Archives

Dismantling gangs in Haiti will be difficult, analyst says

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:11

Port-au-Prince, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Dismantling the gangs currently perpetrating violence in Haiti will be a difficult task, according to Diego Da Rin, an analyst with the International Crisis Group.

Putin highlights increased transport along Northern Sea Route

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:10

Moscow, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) President Vladimir Putin stated that the volume of goods transported via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) continues to rise.

Europe lacks resources for war, Belgian official admits

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:10

Brussels, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken admitted in statements to the Euronews channel that Europe lacks the resources to wage war or respond to hybrid threats.

UN high commissioner expresses concern over violence in Haiti

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:10

Geneva, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed concern regarding the ongoing violence in Haiti and warned of the expansion of criminal groups.

No more state repression, Mexico’s president affirms

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:10

Mexico City, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum described the 1968 student massacre as one of the most painful episodes in Mexico's history and called for an end to state repression against social movements.

Alerts in Colombia over rise in drone attacks in Choco

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:09

Bogota, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's Ombudsman's Office has warned of an increase in armed attacks using drones—attributed to the National Liberation Army (ELN)—in the department of Choco, in the country's northwest.

Chile to host Memory and Human Rights Festival

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:09

Santiago, Chile, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Preparations are underway at the National Stadium Park in this capital for the Festival of Music, Human Rights, Democracy, and Art (MUDA), an event dedicated to preserving historical memory.

TSP ratifies convictions against those involved in power sabotage

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:07

Havana, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) The Chamber of Crimes against State Security of the Supreme People’s Court (TSP) ratified the convictions for sabotage to those responsible for the theft of 140 liters of dielectric oil in this capital, reported today Cubadebate.

Brazilian artist refutes fake montage used to attack Lula

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:07

Brasilia, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Popular Brazilian presenter and singer Xuxa Meneghel denounced the circulation of a montage using her image to attribute criticisms to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth term.

France and Cuba sign distribution deal for Mijain film

Published on: October 2, 2026
13:07

Havana, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) – The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) and the French company Galo Films have signed a contract for the distribution of the feature-length documentary *Mijain*, dedicated to the first five-time wrestling champion in Olympic history.

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