27 October 2026 Archives

US pressure and blackmail at the UN regarding the blockade

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:44

Montevideo, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) It was reported that the United States is employing pressure and blackmail to influence third countries ahead of the UN General Assembly vote on October 28 regarding the blockade against Cuba.

Lula turns 81 on his way to a fourth term in Brazil

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:44

Brasília, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrates his 81st birthday at the pinnacle of his political career, after winning elections just two days earlier that will open the door to a fourth presidential term in Brazil.

US soldiers arrive in Colombia for joint military drill

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:43

Bogota, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) US soldiers will arrive in Colombia as part of the "Southern Vanguard" exercise to strengthen "the fight against drug trafficking and the illicit exploitation of mineral deposits," the Defense Ministry reported.

Concerns raised in Brazil over incomplete dengue vaccination

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:29

Brasilia, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) More than three million Brazilian teenagers have received the first dose of a dengue vaccine, but they still need to complete the full vaccination schedule; meanwhile, nearly four million distributed doses remain unused.

US blockade against Cuba on debate again at UN

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:29

United Nations, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) once again takes up its annual review of the resolution demanding an end to the United States' blockade against Cuba.

Environmentalists worldwide see Lula’s victory as a relief

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:59

Geneva, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Environmentalists around the world view the reelection of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) as a much-needed relief for the rainforest and the other extraordinary ecosystems of this South American nation.

Lula’s victory means a stop on the right in Latin America

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:59

Montevideo, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil will have a far-reaching effect and serves to halt the advance of neo-fascism in Latin America, stated Marcelo Abdala, president of the PIT-CNT (Uruguay’s main trade union center).

Calls at Chilean Foreign Ministry to vote against blockade of Cuba

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:59

Santiago, Chile, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Representatives from labor, social, and academic organizations arrived at the Chilean Foreign Ministry today to urge the government to vote at the UN against the economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States.

Cuban hematology patients advised to increase precautions

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:48

Havana, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s Institute of Hematology and Immunology has advised patients with hematological and immunological conditions to exercise heightened caution, given the concurrent rise in arboviral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.

Iran claims Strait of Hormuz is completely closed

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:48

Tehran, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces and commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said the Strait of Hormuz is completely closed and is managed under the control of his country's military forces.

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