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Capitol police ask Pentagon for manpower support ahead of J6 rally

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:21

Washington, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The Department of Defense said Wednesday it is reviewing a request from the Capitol Police for assistance ahead of a rally on Saturday calling for the release of Capitol riot defendants, which some on the Hill fear could devolve into violence.

Children, adolescents deeply impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, PAHO says

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:20

Washington, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne said Wednesday that the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted the mental and physical health of children and adolescents in the Americas, both in the increased infections and other health issues, official sources reported.

UN chief urges to joint actions from public and private actors

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:20

United Nations, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday urged public and private actors from around the world to unite to promote a sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and address climate change.

UN representative Haysom highlights peace process in South Sudan

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Nicholas Haysom, UN Special Representative and head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Wednesday said that while significant challenges continue for the peace process in South Sudan, some progress has also been made.

Vietnamese media highlight president’s upcoming visit to Cuba

Published on: September 16, 2021
00:15

Hanoi, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam informed that President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will visit Cuba from September 18 to 20, and immediately local media dedicated headlines to the imminent event.

United Kingdom reiterates rejection of US blockade against Cuba

Published on: September 15, 2021
14:52

London, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) The undersecretary of State for the European Neighborhood and the Americas, Wendy Morton, reaffirmed the United Kingdom's opposition to the United States blockade against Cuba at the British Parliament.

FM condemns opposition support for intervention in Venezuelan company

Published on: September 15, 2021
14:46

Caracas, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia on Wednesday condemned the support from opposition leader Juan Guaido for the decision by the Government of Colombia to intervene the Venezuelan-state-owned company Monomeros.

Iran demands total lifting of US oppressive measures

Published on: September 15, 2021
14:14

Tehran, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) Iran on Wednesday demanded the total and verifiable lifting of the oppressive measures imposed by the United States, which have lead the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or nuclear agreement to a crisis.

Consensus in Uruguay in defense of Colonization Institute

Published on: September 15, 2021
13:49

Montevideo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica and the senator who leades the Cabildo Abierto party, Guido Manini, agreed on Wednesday on opposing the extraction of funds from the National Colonization Institute (INC).

US blockade against Cuba condemned in Hungary

Published on: September 15, 2021
12:58

Budapest, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) Members of the International Anti-Fascist League and its representation in Hungary on Wednesday denounced the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for six decades.

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