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US President Biden’s Afghan withdrawal meets criticism and support

Published on: April 15, 2021
09:11

Washington, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden's plan to withdraw remaining US troops from Afghanistan by September 11 has been met with both criticism and support from the within the region and the US government.

UN to launch funding appeal for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Published on: April 15, 2021
09:05

United Nations, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The UN is set to launch a funding appeal to support Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where ongoing volcanic explosions continue to disrupt life in the Caribbean island nation and nearby countries, Didier Trebucq, UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Caribbean, said.

Venezuela’s anti-drug law to be submitted to public consultation

Published on: April 15, 2021
09:03

Caracas, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela´s National Assembly is today planning to submit to public consultation the bill for Organic Law on Drugs passed at the beginning of March, a parliamentary source reported.

Report on Bolivian coup plotters massacre sent to UN

Published on: April 15, 2021
09:00

La Paz, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian courts on Wednesday sent to UN a report on Senkata and Sacaba massacres of November 2019 after the coup against President Evo Morales.

US Vice President Harris plans visits to Mexico and Guatemala

Published on: April 15, 2021
08:58

Washington, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday she intended to visit Mexico and Guatemala soon as part of her plan to use diplomatic efforts to slow migration to the US-Mexican border.

Ecuador’s comptroller being probed for corruption landed in jail

Published on: April 15, 2021
08:56

Quito, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador´s General Comptroller and a former Energy Minister Pablo Celi was sent to prison after being remanded in custody for alleged corruption and organized crimes.

Venezuelan Defense Minister Padrino rejects accusations against FANB

Published on: April 15, 2021
08:46

Caracas, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on Wednesday strongly rejected accusations against the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) for alleged human rights violations in the state of Apure.

Bolivian Justice Minister ratifies corruption crackdown

Published on: April 15, 2021
08:44

La Paz, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian government will crack down on corruption however many heads have to roll, Justice Minister Ivan Lima declared about the arrest of former Minister of Rural Development and Lands Edwin Characayo for alleged bribery.

Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College

Published on: April 15, 2021
08:42

Mexico, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) A Mayan urn, made between 900 and 1600 AD, was returned to Mexico after spending over 52 years at Albion College, Michigan, since 1969.

Guatemala to reinforce restrictions due to third Covid-19 wave

Published on: April 15, 2021
08:40

Guatemala, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) After reporting 3,818 new coronavirus cases in just 48 hours, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei confirmed on Wednesday he will announce new restrictions next Friday.

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