19 October 2026 Archives

Guatemalans commemorate Writers’ Day, paying tribute to Asturias

Published on: October 19, 2026
11:44

Guatemala City, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Guatemalans commemorate Writers' Day paying tribute to 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Miguel Angel Asturias and those who enriched local literature with writing.

DRC advocates for strengthening regional verification mechanisms

Published on: October 19, 2026
11:44

Kinshasa, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has called for strengthening regional verification mechanisms, urging effective access to conflict zones, genuine freedom of movement, and providing adequate human, logistical, and technical resources.

Brazilian lawmaker denounces U.S. blockade on Cuba

Published on: October 19, 2026
09:58

Brasília, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Federal Deputy Orlando Silva condemned the intensification of the blockade that the United States keeps on Cuba and expressed his solidarity with the people of the Caribbean island.

Iran’s FM affirms Netanyahu seeks new war to avoid prison

Published on: October 19, 2026
09:14

Tehran, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to drag the United States into a new war on Tehran to avoid facing potential legal consequences.

Syria and World Bank agree to set up reconstruction fund

Published on: October 19, 2026
09:14

Damascus, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Syria and the World Bank Group (WBG) have reportedly agreed to establish a multi-donor trust fund to support the country's economic recovery and reconstruction through financing, investment guarantees, and technical assistance.

Flavio Bolsonaro faces money laundering investigation in Brazil

Published on: October 19, 2026
09:14

Brasilia, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Federal Police (PF) are investigating Senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro for suspected money laundering, allegedly involving a scheme with lawyer Willer Tomaz, local media reported.

Israeli incursions hinder reconstruction in Syria

Published on: October 19, 2026
09:14

Damascus, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Syria's Foreign Ministry warned that ongoing Israeli incursions undermine prospects for security and stability and hinder the country's reconstruction and recovery efforts.

Lula challenges Flavio Bolsonaro over ties to the U.S.

Published on: October 19, 2026
07:29

Brasilia, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) National sovereignty and relations with the United States were the focus of an exchange between Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro during the first televised debate of the electoral runoff.

CC calls for Washington-Tehran talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Published on: October 19, 2026
07:29

Manama, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) urged the resumption of United States-Iran talks to overcome the bilateral crisis and called for restoring security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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