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Iran ratifies its adherence to nuclear agreement

Published on: August 18, 2021
11:58

Tehran, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Iran ratified today its adherence to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or nuclear agreement, while all its activities in this sector are known to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Mexico recorded 14,814 Covid-19 cases in one day

Published on: August 18, 2021
10:02

Mexico, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Mexico confirmed 14,814 cases of Covid-19 in one day and 877 deaths, bringing the number of infected people to 3,123,000, reported the Health Ministry today.

Biden defends Afghanistan pullout amid mounting bipartisan backlash

Published on: August 18, 2021
09:45

Washington, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden is getting little cover from Congress, even among Democrats, as he faces broad backlash over his handling of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan, local media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Mexico to pay tribute to heroic Battle of Churubusco

Published on: August 18, 2021
08:58

Mexico, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Mexico will honor the heroes of the Battle of Churubusco during the US-Mexican war in 1848, as half of national territory was taken, Mexico´s Secretariat of Culture reported on Wednesday.

UNSG Guterres reiterates solidarity with Haiti

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:20

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday doubled down on his solidarity with Haitian people amid a complex situation after being hit by an earthquake and tropical storm Grace drawing near.

Global warming and extreme weather to impact LatAm and the Caribbean

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Latin America and the Caribbean will be one of the regions most affected by global warming in the near future if current trends in climate change continue, a UN agency warned.

Poll confirms FSLN as the favorite for elections in Nicaragua

Published on: August 18, 2021
01:42

Managua, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) A new poll by M&R Consultores confirmed today the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) as the leader in voting intentions for the general elections in Nicaragua, scheduled for November 7.

Cuba thanks Canadian donation for vaccination against Covid-19

Published on: August 17, 2021
16:56

Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) today thanked a donation from the Canadian Solidarity Network with the island, consisting of 1,920,000 syringes to support vaccination against Covid-19 .

It is time to help Cuba, Peruvian poet laureate says

Published on: August 17, 2021
16:11

Lima, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Peru should follow the example of Argentina, Bolivia and Mexico and send medical material and medicines to Cuba for the fight against Covid-19, Peruvian poet Hildebrando Perez said.

Survey reveals Biden’s popularity decline after Afghan crisis

Published on: August 17, 2021
16:09

Washington, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden lost popularity among US citizens due to crisis in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops from the Central Asian country, according to survey published today.

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