Alina Ramos Martin

UN warns of expanding violence in Haiti

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

United Nations, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Violence continues to spread in Haiti with the displacement of armed groups into rural areas, the United Nations (UN) warned.

Brazil reaches record of over 103 million employed

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:33

Brasilia, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Brazil reached a record 103.3 million employed people in July, while the unemployment rate fell to 5,3%, according to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Ecuador prepares military operations with Colombia and the US

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:33

Quito, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is preparing military operations with Colombia and the United States in response to a potential expansion of drug trafficking groups, in a context marked by the increasing US military presence on Ecuadorian soil. Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo reported in an interview with local radio station Radio Sucesos that the Armed Forces are analyzing scenarios in the event of a possible displacement of criminal organizations operating in Colombian territory into Ecuador.

Public space inaugurated in Brazil against femicide

Published on: August 26, 2026
10:14

Brasilia, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian city of Buzios inaugurated a Red Bench in memory of femicide victims, an initiative that seeks to strengthen the prevention of and fight on violence against women.

Russia reaffirms support for Syria’s unity and sovereignty

Published on: August 26, 2026
09:23

Moscow, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his support for Syria's unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty during a telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Kremlin reported.

Broad Front agrees with Netanyahu’s arrest if he visits Uruguay

Published on: August 26, 2026
09:23

Montevideo, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Broad Front (FA), Fernando Pereira, emphasized that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Uruguay, the country will have to arrest him.

Drugs seized after raid at Uruguay’s largest prison

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:30

Montevideo, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Seventeen kilograms of drugs were seized in an operation at a prison in this capital city after months of investigation, it was reported here.

Cuba congratulates Uruguay on its national holiday

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:30

Havana, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry congratulated the people and government of Uruguay on the 201st anniversary of its declaration of independence.

UNICEF urges Brazilian candidates to prevent child violence

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:29

Brasilia, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on candidates in the Brazilian elections to prioritize the prevention of violence against children and adolescents.

Brazil launches national blood donation campaign

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:29

Brasilia, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Brazil is moving towards officially incorporating Red June into its national calendar, following the approval of an initiative aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donations.

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