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Deployment of territorial defense system of Venezuela continues

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:59

Caracas, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The deployment of Venezuela's territorial defense system, whose objective is defeating irregulars coming in from Colombia, continues, the Operational Strategic Command of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces (CEOFAN) reported.

Elderly Covid-19 deaths affect poor families in Brazil

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:38

Brasilia, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The death of elderlies by Covid-19 presently affects income of nearly half of households in Brazil, mainly the poorest, as disclosed by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ).

Vietnam assumes UNSC Presidency

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:33

United Nations, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam assumes Thursday the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in search of unity, consensus and a common voice in dealing with today´s challenges, as stated by Do Hung Viet, head of the International Organization Department of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry.

Paraguay asks to expedite Covax vaccine shipments

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:31

Asunción, April 1 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay on Wednesday asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to expedite the Covax vaccine shipment to the country.

Cuban Parliament praises world demand to end US blockade

Published on: April 1, 2021
08:24

Havana, April 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) on Wednesday praised world lawmakers´ demands for the end of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba.

Mexico reports 4.3 percent decrease in public income

Published on: April 1, 2021
00:15

Mexico, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Mexico reported a 4.3-percent decrease in public income in January and February, even though total expenditures grew 6.1 percent, according to the Secretariat of Finance.

Foreign Minister denies alleged vote of Italy against Cuba

Published on: March 31, 2021
17:09

Rome, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio denied on Wednesday in this capital an alleged vote by his country in favor of the US blockade against Cuba in the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations (UN).

Argentine president praises importance of public education

Published on: March 31, 2021
16:49

Buenos Aires, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez on Wednesday recognized the importance of public education after returning to teach Crime Theory at the University of Buenos Aires.

Peruvians condemn US blockade against Cuba

Published on: March 31, 2021
14:10

Lima, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Activists gathered in front of US Ambassador to Peru Lisa Kenna's residence to protest against the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.

Caricom expresses interest in Cuban-made Covid-19 vaccines

Published on: March 31, 2021
13:44

Georgetown, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (Caricom) on Wednesday expressed interest in the vaccine candidates developed by Cuba to fight Covid-19.

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