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Panamanian authorities acknowledge rise of organized crime

Published on: April 28, 2026
11:17

Panama City, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Panama's Minister of Government, Dinoska Montalvo, and the Director of the National Police, Jaime Fernandez, acknowledged that organized crime now reigns in much of the country.

Petro inquires whether explosives used in attack came from Ecuador

Published on: April 28, 2026
09:32

Bogota, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) President Gustavo Petro called for an investigation into whether the explosives used in the attack that killed 20 civilians in Cauca, amid the escalating violence currently affecting southwest Colombia, came from Ecuador.

Bolivia prepares for critical mineral exploitation with US

Published on: April 28, 2026
09:31

La Paz, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia has taken the first step toward exploring and exploiting critical minerals in conjunction with the United States Government and is preparing an agreement, an official source from the northern nation stated.

Brazil’s PT charts electoral course and mobilizes youth

Published on: April 27, 2026
18:42

Brasilia, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The 8th National Congress of Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) defined its electoral strategy, reinforced the organization's unity, and highlighted the role of youth prior to the October elections.

Crisis in Haiti causes reappearance of diseases like diphtheria

Published on: April 27, 2026
18:42

Port-au-Prince, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The deteriorating living conditions suffered by the Haitian population are causing the reappearance of diseases like diphtheria, according to the Ministry of Public Health and Population.

Mexico’s Morena Party calls for meeting to renew leadership

Published on: April 27, 2026
18:41

Mexico City, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The executive committee of Mexico's Morena party has called for the organization's VIII Extraordinary National Congress to be held next Sunday, with the aim of approving the renewal of its leadership, according to press reports.

Group of 46 Cuban healthcare workers returns from Guatemala

Published on: April 27, 2026
18:37

Guatemala City, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) A group of 46 Cuban healthcare workers will return to their homeland from Guatemala, with several expressions of admiration and the satisfaction of the mission accomplished, after completing their internationalist mission.

Bogota holds “All with Cuba” cultural gathering

Published on: April 19, 2026
00:06

Bogota, April 18 (Prensa Latina) A cultural gathering in solidarity with Cuba is being held in this city with the participation of some thirty artists, including Colombians, Argentinians, and Cubans.

Aggression of Iran is one of the worst steps taken, Petro stated

Published on: April 18, 2026
11:44

Barcelona, Spain, April 18 (Prensa Latina) Both the aggression against Iran and the spread of the war throughout the Middle East are among the worst steps taken by any government in the world, stated Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

Summit, Cuba, Ties with Spain, Peace: Mexico’s Emphasis

Published on: April 18, 2026
11:43

Barcelona, April 18 (Prensa Latina) Mexico asked to host the upcoming summit in defense of democracy, rejected military intervention on Cuba, emphasized on peace and ties with Spain.

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