Central America and the Caribbean

Vaccination of minors against poliomyelitis begins in Guatemala

Published on: August 3, 2024
10:31

Guatemala City, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (Mpsas) of Guatemala is begining today the mass vaccination of one million 397,429 children against measles and polio.

Haiti prepares conditions to receive CARICOM visit

Published on: August 3, 2024
00:45

Port-au-Prince, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Haiti is preparing the conditions to receive a mission of Eminent Personalities of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) next week.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines on contingency due to dengue outbreak

Published on: August 2, 2024
10:02

Kingstown, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) The health authorities of St. Vincent and the Grenadines proceeded with a reinforced protocol to contain, as soon as possible, the confirmed outbreak of dengue fever that the country is experiencing which left at least 119 cases.

Labor challenges due to digital gap in LATAM and Caribbean

Published on: August 1, 2024
00:30

Geneva, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The gaps in the digital infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean might hinder the potential benefits of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to transform jobs and boost productivity, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday.

Parlatino honors its 1964 founders

Published on: July 31, 2024
11:19

Panama City, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino), headquartered in Panama since 2006, will reportedly honor its founders on the 60th anniversary of its founding.

Haiti seeks more protection for women and girls

Published on: July 31, 2024
00:46

Port-au-Prince, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Haiti is seeking to strengthen the operational capacities of police services to respond to violence against women and girls, thus ensuring better care for the victims.

India sends humanitarian aid to Haiti

Published on: July 30, 2024
12:56

New Delhi, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Government has sent Haiti humanitarian aid consisting of nine tons of medical supplies, Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal informed on social media on Tuesday.

Honduran President reaffirms commitment to education development

Published on: July 30, 2024
11:00

Tegucigalpa, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, reaffirmed her government's commitment today to the development plan for the education sector to ensure inclusion and quality in teacher training.

Belize warns of dangerous return of Covid-19

Published on: July 30, 2024
10:24

Belmopan, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Epidemiological authorities of Belize warn about an increase in the cases of Covid-19 and the need to take preventive measures.

Panamanian authorities arrest two Ecuadorians for drug trafficking

Published on: July 27, 2024
12:00

Panama City, Jul 27 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian authorities reportedly arrested two Ecuadorians for drug trafficking in Pedasi, in western Los Santos province.

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