Javier Arana Villasusa

Japan achieves trade surplus in November with export increase

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:41

Tokyo, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Japan's Ministry of Finance revealed that the Asian country closed its trade balance in November 2025 with a surplus of $2.1 billion, driven by increased exports.

Cuba rejects US naval blockade of Venezuela

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:38

Havana, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government expressed its opposition to the naval blockade imposed by the United States on Venezuela, a position reported in local media.

Nicaragua’s Parliament will pay tribute to Simon Bolivar

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:36

Managua, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's National Assembly (parliament) will hold a special session to commemorate the 195th anniversary of the death of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), the leading figure of Latin American independence.

Thai attacks leave 17 civilians killed in Cambodia

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:32

Phnom Penh, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Attacks against Cambodia launched more than a week ago by Thai military forces have left 17 civilians killed, including a baby, according to a statement published on the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense website.

Australia begins funerals for victims of Sydney massacre

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:29

Canberra, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The first funeral for one of the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting took place in Sydney, with a large crowd bidding farewell to the rabbi killed during the Jewish festival on that popular beach.

ECLAC projects 3.5 percent GDP growth for Nicaragua

Published on: December 17, 2025
05:24

Managua, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) forsaw Nicaragua's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 3.5 percent this year and 3.4 percent in 2026.

Lula is being pressured to block reduced sentences for coup plotters

Published on: December 16, 2025
08:45

Brasilia, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) Allies of the Brazilian government are pressuring President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to block the sentencing bill, which could reduce the sentences for the coup attempts of January 8, 2023.

Costa Rica anticipates a high impact from its Artificial Intelligence

Published on: December 16, 2025
08:44

San Jose, Dec. 16 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica anticipates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on its cybersecurity practices in the near future, according to research on the topic.

The basic salary for 2026 in Ecuador raises questions for unions

Published on: December 16, 2025
08:42

Quito, Dec. 16 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Unified Basic Salary (SBU) will increase by $12 in 2026, a decision adopted by consensus in the National Council of Labor and Wages, although it is currently generating rejection among some unions.

Mexco: Government program maintains positive impact i the countryside

Published on: December 16, 2025
08:40

Mexico City, Dec. 16 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican program "Fertilizers for Well-being" continues its positive impact, having reached a record delivery of 1.044 million tons this year, supporting 2.15 million producers.

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