Moscow, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Elements of Russia’s Western grouping repelled six attacks by the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk sector of the frontline, the group's spokesman, Yaroslav Yakimkin, reported.

Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The PIT-CNT union center of Uruguay convened a partial strike in rejection of government policies due to labor demands.

San José, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) University students from public institutions in Costa Rica will take to the streets, once again, in demand of the state budget for these entities; however, the Ministry of Education called to dismiss this protest.

Buenos Aires, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine organization Hijos warned that the proposals of the Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina Javier Milei and the President of the Republican Proposal, Patricia Bullrich threaten historical achievements such as public education and health, sovereignty over our currency and national identity.

Quito, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) is planning to announce the final results of the first round of the presidential and legislative elections on September 23rd, although the winners are already known.

Moscow, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, arrived in Johannesburg to participate in the BRICS group summit, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.