Alina Ramos Martin

Lawmakers approve reform to boost access to housing in Mexico

Published on: October 24, 2024
17:20

Mexico City, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexican deputies have approved a constitutional reform that allows the National Housing Fund Institute (Infonavit) to build houses, a step considered vital to guarantee that workers can afford their dwelling.

Boeing employees strike affects Japanese suppliers

Published on: October 24, 2024
16:56

Tokyo, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Several Japanese manufacturers have reported that their production was affected by a strike at Boeing company in Seattle, United States, almost six weeks ago.

Uruguay’s electoral body starts distribution of ballots boxes

Published on: October 24, 2024
16:14

Montevideo, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) The Electoral Court of Uruguay (CE) will begin today the distribution of ballot boxes and electoral materials ahead of the Sunday, October 27 polls, in which citizens will elect the President of the Republic and the Parliament.

China as guest of honor at Santiago Book Fair 2024

Published on: October 24, 2024
15:26

Santiago, Chile, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Organizers of the Santiago International Book Fair (Filsa 2024) are putting the finishing touches to the most important literary event in Chile, hosting China as guest of honor in its 43rd edition.

Bolivia steps up national anti-mosquito campaign

Published on: October 24, 2024
15:01

La Paz, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) At a time when the country is observing the Joint Action Week against Mosquitoes in the Americas, Bolivia redoubles efforts in 27 of its municipalities to wipe out the Aedes Aegipty, a usual carrier of yellow fever, dengue, Zika and chikungunya.

Seven Dominican provinces on alert for heavy rains

Published on: October 24, 2024
10:03

Santo Domingo, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Seven Dominican provinces are still on alert due to a trough over the country that since last night has caused heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusts of wind.

El Salvador: Sentence to be handed down in trial of environmentalist

Published on: October 18, 2024
10:57

San Salvador, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) A court in El Salvador will rule against eight environmentalists and former combatants of the civil war, accused of murder, unlawful association and deprivation of liberty.

Violence maintains the state of emergency in Haiti

Published on: October 18, 2024
10:35

Port-au-Prince, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's Ministry of Justice and Public Security has reminded the people that the country remains under a Security emergency state, due to the wave of violence that is currently plaguing the Caribbean nation.

Illicit arms trade to Haiti on Security Council agenda

Published on: October 18, 2024
10:25

United Nations, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council will review the extension of sanctions on Haiti, a measure aimed at curbing the flow of illegal weapons and the gang violence in the country.

Cuba presents milestones in the advancement of women at AIPA Assembly (+Photo)

Published on: October 18, 2024
09:59

Vientiane, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) Today, Cuba presented to the Forum of Women Political Leaders of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the main Cuban women milestones for their advancement.

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