Central America and the Caribbean

Ship collision in Panama Canal does not block traffic

Published on: November 25, 2024
11:11

Panama City, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Traffic through the Panama Canal has continued despite the collision this weekend of a ship in the Atlantic Gatun lock, it was reported today.

UNICEF warns of alarming increase in child recruitment in Haiti

Published on: November 25, 2024
10:57

United Nations, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) The recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti has increased by 70 percent in the last year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned today, as it voiced concern over the deteriorated care of minors in that country.

India-Caricom 2024 Summit ends with mutual benefits

Published on: November 24, 2024
10:29

Georgetown, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) The India-Caribbean Community (Caricom) Summit 2024 ended with benefits for all parties, engaged in today’s challenges of climate change, renewable energy, health, and food security.

Bahamas basketball coach pleased with playing in Cuba

Published on: November 23, 2024
10:34

Havana, 23 November (Prensa Latina) The head coach of the Bahamas men's basketball team, John Lucas III, left for the United States today, personally pleased with his visit to Cuba, even if it did not go well from a sporting point of view.

US ratifies level four alert for Haiti

Published on: November 23, 2024
10:27

Port-au-Prince, 23 November (Prensa Latina) The US State Department has ratified a level four warning for Haiti, where gangs are today keeping the national police, armed forces and foreign troops in check.

Officials linked to crime arrested in Mexico State

Published on: November 23, 2024
06:15

Mexico City, Nov 23 (Prensa Latina) Law enforcement agencies on Friday apprehended several municipal presidents, local Public Security directors and other officials linked to criminal groups in the State of Mexico, authorities reported.

November with less homicides in El Salvador

Published on: November 22, 2024
10:41

San Salvador, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) November registers today 17 days free of homicides, according to a morning report of the National Civil Police (PNC).

Health system crisis persists in Haiti

Published on: November 22, 2024
09:40

Port-au-Prince, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's public health system is undergoing a profound crisis affecting the population, especially pregnant women.

Dominican President vows to boost cooperation with Vietnam

Published on: November 20, 2024
18:23

Santo Domingo, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President, Luis Abinader, said today that the visit by Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, to the Dominican Republic will push mutual cooperation and bilateral strategic endeavors.

Nicaragua reiterates solidarity with Russia in fight against fascism

Published on: November 20, 2024
16:52

Managua, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua reiterated in a statement on Wednesday its permanent solidarity with Russia, a nation that is fighting tirelessly against fascism and is defending peace at all costs.

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