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Argentina inflation speeds to 4.8% in March, fastest pace since 2019

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:58

Buenos Aires, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Argentina consumer prices rose 4.8% in March, the fastest pace since the end of 2019, heaping pressure on the country´s government as it looks to rein in stubbornly high inflation that is sapping growth and consumer spending power, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported.

Ex-cop Potter responsible for Wright death makes court appearance

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:56

Washington, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The former Minnesota police officer accused of killing 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday spent just five minutes in front of a judge during her first court appearance Thursday.

Cuba stresses US blockade impact on transportation

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:50

United Nations, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Permanent Representative to the United Nations Pedro Luis Pedroso stressed on Thursday the US blockade impact on the country´s transportation sector.

CDC reports 5,800 fully vaccinated people have caught Covid-19 in US

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:47

Washington, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today.

Chile´s CUT calls for a strike

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:44

Santiago de Chile, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Workers´ Trade Union (CUT) of Chile called for a nationwide strike on April 30 in order to celebrate International Workers' Day and to demand better salary conditions.

US unemployment benefit claims drop to lowest level in over a year

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:42

Washington, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) US unemployment compensation claims dropped last week to their lowest level in more than a year, the Labor Department reported Thursday, a significant sign that the world's largest economy is advancing sharply as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden to host South Korea’s president in late May

Published on: April 16, 2021
08:40

Washington, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) US President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in for meeting in the second half of May, the White House announced Thursday.

Bolivia to present vaccine campaign at Ibero-American Summit

Published on: April 16, 2021
00:10

La Paz, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's President Luis Arce will present the campaign to release the anti-Covid-19 vaccine patents to the Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, informed the Deputy Ministry of Communication.

Mexico prepares for 25th Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba

Published on: April 16, 2021
00:00

Mexico, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's Movement of Solidarity with Cuba accelerates the preparations for the 25th National Meeting which will take place on April 24th and 25th, this time in a virtual way, according to organizers.

Diaz-Canel recognizes work of Cuban medical brigade in Mexico

Published on: April 15, 2021
16:48

Havana, Apr 15 (Prensa Larina) Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday recognized the work of the fifth group of healthcare professionals who returned to the country after fighting against Covid-19 in Mexico.

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