Alina Ramos Martin

Racism cited in Uruguay’s criminal justice system and prisons

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:59

Montevideo, Sept 17 (Prensa Latina) – Uruguay’s population of African descent is currently overrepresented in the country's prisons- an expression of racism within the criminal justice system, according to local observers.

Zimbabwe anti-sanctions trust supports BRICS stance against blockade

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:59

Harare, Sept 17 (Prensa Latina) The Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST) highlighted the inclusion of a statement opposing the United States blockade on Cuba in the Declaration of the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India.

Experts warn of racism in the application of punitive policies

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:59

United Nations, Sept 17 (Prensa Latina) United Nations experts called for the elimination of racism in the enforcement of drug-related laws and punitive policies, urging to boost instead human rights-based approaches.

Cuba takes 2nd place at Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:59

Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban chess team ranked second at the 3rd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities. The Caribbean squad—comprising International Masters Carlos Larduet and Pedro Morales, along with Hector Luis Fuentes, Idalis Batista, and Alberto Interian—delivered a historic performance, securing six victories in seven matches and suffering a single defeat.

China rejects US accusations against AI companies

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:41

Beijing, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) China called on the United States to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and rejected accusations leveled by US agencies against its companies in the sector.

Majority of Russians to vote in traditional manner in next elections

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:41

Moscow, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) The vast majority of Russian voters planning to participate in the elections prefer to vote in the traditional way —directly at polling stations— Ella Pamfilova, Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), stated.

Cuban medical collaboration in Uruguay described as extraordinary

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:41

Montevideo, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin described the experience of the Cuban ophthalmology brigade—which has been providing services for 18 years—as extraordinary.

Addis Ababa ranks second globally for climate resilience

Published on: September 9, 2026
09:40

Addis Ababa, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) Addis Ababa has become the city with the second-highest climate resilience in the world—and the first in Africa—according to a report by the geospatial intelligence firm AlphaGeo, the capital's mayor, Adanech Abiebie, highlighted.

Cuban Ambassador highlights positive relations with the Holy See

Published on: September 1, 2026
10:44

Vatican City, Sept 1 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodriguez, highlighted the positive relations between the two states, which have lasted for more than 90 years, during a visit to the President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, Sister Raffaella Petrini.

Car blast kills five people in Binnish

Published on: September 1, 2026
10:31

Damascus, Sept 1 (Prensa Latina) At least five people died after a car exploded in the city of Binnish, in the province of Idlib, in northwestern Syria, official sources reported.

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