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Evo Morales highlights Bolivia’s cultural diversity

Published on: May 21, 2021
14:42

La Paz, (Prensa Latina) Former President Evo Morales on Friday highlighted Bolivia's cultural and ethnic diversity, acknowledged in the Political Constitution of the State after decades of indigenous peoples' struggles to claim their rights.

Cuba speaks out against US blockade at UN

Published on: May 21, 2021
14:12

United Nations, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday spoke out at the United Nations against the tightening of the United States blockade, which has caused huge damages in the cultural sector, generating millions of dollars in losses.

Human rights’ defenders call for talks to show proposals for Colombia

Published on: May 21, 2021
13:56

Bogota, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Colombian human rights organizations on Friday called for citizens to discuss the current situation in the country in order to present joint proposals.

Syria criticizes UN Security Council’s inaction on Israel’s attack

Published on: May 21, 2021
13:32

Damascus, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad on Friday criticized the United Nations Security Council for its inaction and inability to stop Israel's escalating aggression against Palestine.

President Maduro calls on working class to report corruption

Published on: May 21, 2021
13:26

Caracas, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday urged workers to report illegal acts or manifestations of corruption in public companies and state industries.

Cuban president meets with national baseball shortlist team

Published on: May 21, 2021
11:39

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with the members of the national baseball shortlist team who will participate in the Pre-Olympic Games of the Americas, during a visit to the Latin American stadium in Havana.

Special regulations for mega-election approved in Venezuela

Published on: May 21, 2021
11:08

Caracas, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The National Electoral Council (CNE) in Venezuela announced the approval of special regulations of the electoral system for the so-called mega-elections, slated for November 21.

PAHO warns the region depends on imported medications

Published on: May 21, 2021
11:00

Washington, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The countries in the Americas produce less than 4% of medical products they have used during the pandemic, including vaccines, causing overmuch dependence on imports, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa Etienne warned.

Haitian opponents mobilize against constitutional referendum

Published on: May 21, 2021
10:55

Port-au-Prince, (Prensa Latina) The Democratic and Popular Sector, one of the most actively opposing platforms to the current Haitian Government, announced a tour of the country to mobilize the population against the constitutional referendum.

Russia´s call to lift US blockade highlights value of Cuban medicine

Published on: May 21, 2021
10:40

Moscow, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Calling to lift the US blockade against Cuba led to the explicit recognition of the Children of Chernobyl Healthcare Program, aired on the Russian internet channel ¨Europe for Cuba¨.

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