Javier Arana Villasusa

Corruption scandal in the Philippines sparks new protests

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:44

Manila, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) A government corruption scandal in the Philippines sparked another day of public protests against bogus flood control projects that resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in public funds.

Indigenous health and climate communication highlighted COP30

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:18

Belem, Brazil, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) COP30 opens with debates focused on Indigenous health, socio-environmental justice, and new climate narratives, on a day in which Brazil will promote concrete actions to strengthen the health response and community participation.

Africa regions will address health emergency response

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:16

Djibouti, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Third Meeting of the Regional Advisory Committee for the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project – Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach begins today in Zambia, convened by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

Uruguay: Public health workers back to strike

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:13

Montevideo, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay is experiencing another day of labor unrest with a 24-hour strike called nationwide by the Federation of Public Health Workers (FFSP).

Nearly thirty people killed by the ADF in the DRC

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:09

Kinshasa, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 30 people were killed in an attack by the armed group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Byambwe, Lubero territory, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Palestinian government supports UN resolution, Hamas criticizes it

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:05

Ramallah, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian government welcomed the adoption by the UN Security Council of a draft resolution on Gaza presented by the United States, which was criticized by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).

AU seeks to mobilize political will in post-conflict reconstruction

Published on: November 17, 2025
08:22

Addis Ababa, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Mobilizing political will, alliances, and resources are the objectives of the commemoration of the 5th African Union (AU) Awareness Week on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development.

Ministers take control of a COP30 marked by little progress

Published on: November 17, 2025
08:18

Belem, Brazil, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) COP30 enters its decisive phase after six days of negotiations that have raised more questions than answers, in an atmosphere marked by demands from Amazonian indigenous peoples, civil society, and developing countries.

Costa Rican railway back services after crash in the capital

Published on: November 17, 2025
08:15

San Jose, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rican railway authorities announced the resumption of normal service on San Jose-Heredia and San Jose-Alajuela train lines, following a collision with heavy equipment in the capital, reported Diario Extra.

Angola to elect a new president

Published on: November 17, 2025
08:12

Luanda, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Angola's National Assembly (parliament) will elect a new president today during the first ordinary plenary session of the fourth legislative term.

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