9 October 2026 Archives

Brazilian military officials concerned about potential U.S. base

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:26

Brasilia, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Army generals are weighing increased military involvement in the fight on organized crime in light of a potential presidential victory for Flavio Bolsonaro, yet they warn of risks to national sovereignty posed by a possible U.S. base.

Lula leads walk in Federal District ahead of runoff

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:26

Brasilia, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads a walk in Ceilandia, in the Federal District, alongside gubernatorial candidate Leandro Grass, looking for support for the October 25 runoff.

Ciegoplast ensures supply of pipes for Cuba’s Hydraulic System

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:26

Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Ciegoplast, a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene pipes and fittings, is maintaining production across its various product lines despite the economic and energy constraints Cuba is currently facing.

Ecuadorian industries to face power outages three days a week

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:25

Quito, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Ministry of Environment and Energy announced that the country's large industries will face power disconnections three days a week starting next Monday, due to a drop in water reserves.

Iberoarte craft fair opens in Cuba, spotlighting Mexico

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:25

Holguin, Cuba, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) The Iberoarte Ibero-American Craft Fair has opened its doors in this eastern Cuban province, having established itself as a key venue for cultural exchange and grassroots integration in the region.

Mexican collective sets up collection center to support Cuba

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:24

Mexico City, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) The "Solidaridad Militante Va por Cuba" (Militant Solidarity for Cuba) collective has set up a collection drive for milk and medicines for the island at Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution, running through Sunday.

Dominican Popular Movement upholds Che Guevara’s legacy

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:24

Santo Domingo, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Popular Movement (MPD) upheld the political and revolutionary legacy of Ernesto "Che" Guevara on the 59th anniversary of his death in combat in Bolivia, and called upon new generations to study his thought.

Cuba highlights digital priorities at ECLAC regional forum

Published on: October 9, 2026
11:24

Santo Domingo, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba views digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) as national priorities for modernizing its economy, driving innovation, and strengthening technological sovereignty, stated Deborah Rivas Saavedra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment.

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