17 October 2026 Archives

Film Neurotica Anonima shows Cuban Cinema is alive and shining

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:59

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The premiere of the feature film *Neurotica Anonima*—Cuba’s entry for the Goya Awards—served as a tribute to both Cuban and world cinema, told with the sensitivity, emotion, and warmth characteristic of the seventh art.

Iran calls for accountability regarding environmental damage from war

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:59

Tehran, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that countries subjected to sanctions or military attacks should not have to bear the environmental costs resulting from armed conflicts alone.

Abel Prieto denounces a project to suffocate Cuba

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:44

Mexico City, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is being subjected to “a project of suffocation” by the United States government, denounced Abel Prieto, president of Casa de las Americas, in statements reported by the Mexican newspaper *La Jornada*.

Cuba thanks Russia and Japan for donations thru WFP

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:44

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez thanked the governments of Russia and Japan for donations made through the World Food Programme (WFP) of 750 tons of vegetable oil and 425 tons of rice, respectively.

Araghchi proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, points at US duties

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:44

Baghdad, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has presented the United States with a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and normalize maritime traffic, adding that the final decision now rests with Washington.

Cuba calls for a fairer international order to put an end to poverty

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called for the creation of a new international order—fair, equitable, and democratic—that fosters the common good and prosperity for all people, on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Cuban President urges improvement of management methods

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized the need to refine management methods and styles in light of the current situation.

Cuban Baseball: Granma and Sancti Spiritus win, storm the top

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The teams of Granma and Sancti Spiritus won and stormed the top of the Eastern standings in the 65th National Baseball Series.

“Cacerolazo” protest against Flavio Bolsonaro echoes across Brazil

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:22

Brasilia, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) A *cacerolazo*—a protest involving the banging of pots and pans—directed at presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was heard in Brasilia and other cities minutes before his interview with TV Globo began.

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