Brasilia, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) The approval of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government rose seven percentage points in two months, and reached 50 percent today, according to the survey Pulso Brasil/ Institute of Social, Political and Economic Research (Ipespe).

Beijing, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) China is an important destination for foreign investment and a leading source of foreign direct investment. According to a recently released statistical bulletin, China's outbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024 reached $192.2 billion, accounting for 11.9 percent of the world total, an increase of 0.5 percentage points over the previous year.

Quito, Sept 26 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly (Parliament) of Ecuador discusses a bill proposed by President Daniel Noboa that includes reforms to social security, while social groups are mobilizing in the streets against the rise of diesel.

Montevideo, Sept 24 (Prensa Latina) The National Union of Construction and Related Workers of Uruguay (Sunca) called for a 24-hour national general strike across the entire industry today, in response to the high and lethal rate of workplace accidents.

Luanda, Sept 24 (Prensa Latina) Angolan President Joao Lourenco demanded the unconditional lifting of the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba during his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, which continues today.

United Nations, Sept. 24 (Prensa Latina) A total of 18 speakers will take the podium at the UN General Assembly on the second day of debates of the High-Level Segment of the 80th session.

Bogota, Sept 24 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government expects the Seventh Committee of the Senate to begin debating health care reform, after postponing the debate yesterday due to a lack of quorum.

Mexico City, Sept 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexico and Chile are strengthening their cooperation in the agri-food sector after signing agreements in areas such as innovation, science and technology, sustainable livestock farming, and efficient water use.

La Paz, Sept 24 (Prensa Latina) The solidarity of Bolivia's Civic Committee with Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro, in the face of threats from the United States, was expressed in a statement Prensa Latina had access to.

Caracas, Sept 24 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General's Office ranked as Venezuela's best public institution today, with a 73 percent approval rating among citizens, according to a September survey by Monitor País Hinterlaces.