Central America and the Caribbean

Cuban wrestling legend Mijain Lopez to visit Dominican Republic

Published on: November 15, 2024
12:03

Santo Domingo, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban wrestling legend Mijain Lopez will visit the Dominican Republic as a special guest for the induction ceremony of the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame that will take place on November 17.

Bukele ally criticizes El Salvador’s schools

Published on: November 15, 2024
10:54

San Salvador, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) In El Salvador there are abandoned educational centers and children have to receive lessons, even in a hacienda where there are cows, Reynaldo López Cardoza, deputy of the National Concertación Party (PCN), said.

Mexico authorities take action as storm Sara advances

Published on: November 15, 2024
10:28

Mexico City, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) Authorities continue to take action in the face of the advance of Tropical Storm Sara, whose wide circulation in interaction with other phenomena will cause heavy and intense rains in southeastern Mexico.

Caricom reiterates concerns over Haitian government transition

Published on: November 14, 2024
17:39

Georgetown, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (Caricom) said today that it is following with deep concern the transitional government process in Haiti, a member state of the bloc.

President of Honduras reiterated commitment to indigenous peoples

Published on: November 14, 2024
11:23

Tegucigalpa, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, reiterated on social media today the commitment of her government to indigenous peoples and affirmed that it is indelible.

Antigua and Barbuda calls for more action on environmental issues

Published on: November 14, 2024
10:49

Saint John, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) The Director of the Department of Environment of Antigua and Barbuda, Dianne Black-Layne, said that the most important thing is to move from the words to the implementation of measures to care for life on the planet.

Heavy rains affect essential sectors of Panamanian agriculture

Published on: November 14, 2024
10:26

Panama City, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) Bananas, rice, potatoes, onions, and corn are the crops most affected by the heavy rains that have hit Panama in recent days, the Agricultural Insurance Institute (ISA) confirmed on Thursday.

Panama to declare a State of National Emergency after heavy rains

Published on: November 14, 2024
10:22

Panama City, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced he will declare a State of National Emergency today due to the colossal impact of heavy rains and flooding, especially in the western part of the country.

Multiple damages in Panama due to heavy rains

Published on: November 13, 2024
12:42

Panama City, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian authorities reported multiple damages to people and infrastructure throughout the country, due to heavy rains that today still affect western territories.

Tropical depression about to form in central Caribbean Sea

Published on: November 13, 2024
10:33

Washington, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) The chances of a tropical depression forming in the central Caribbean Sea rose to 90%, due to an area of low pressure causing heavy rains.

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