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North Korean analyst denounces US attacks on Cuba

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:55

Pyongyang, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The destabilizing actions and persistent US blockade against Cuba are part of a plan to overthrow socialism in the western hemisphere, the North Korean analyst Kim Yun Mi denounced on Wednesday.

More activity expected in current Atlantic hurricane season

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:34

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) With an average of more than 15 classified storms, and about five hurricanes that could reach Category 3 on Saffir-Simpson scale, current Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than expected, as it was reported today.

China to take measures on US arms sales to Taiwan

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:13

Beijing, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) China on Thursday warned the United States that it will take the necessary measures if the northern country continues with the announced arms sale to Taiwan, after ratifying opposition to movements like these and also its sovereignty over the island.

The Americas hits grim milestone of 2 million Covid-19 deaths

Published on: August 5, 2021
07:16

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Carissa F. Etienne warned that the Americas has passed the grim milestone of two million Covid-19 deaths, while cases increase and limited access to vaccines continues.

PAHO urges to prioritize indigenous communities in pandemic responses

Published on: August 5, 2021
07:16

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne reported that as many as 617,000 indigenous people have been infected with Covid-19 in the Americas and urged nations to protect the hard-hit communities.

Green tea reduces visceral body fat, scientists say

Published on: August 5, 2021
07:15

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Green tea, one of the world´s most consumed and healthy beverages, is capable of reducing visceral fat, Journal of Functional Foods reported.

Lula remains leader of polls heading to elections in Brazil

Published on: August 5, 2021
03:32

Brasilia, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads the isolated simulations of the first round of the 2022 elections in Brazil, according to an investigation by the consulting firm Quest Consulting and Genial Bank, published here.

Chilean Government seeks to moderate increase in fuel prices

Published on: August 5, 2021
00:30

Santiago, Chile, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Ministry of Finance reported that it has made adjustments in methods to set fuel prices, after 35 weeks of rising gasoline prices.

Appointment of military chiefs clears up speculations in Peru

Published on: August 4, 2021
17:40

Lima, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The appointment of new chiefs of the Armed Forces of Peru seems to clear up speculations today about turbulence in the barracks after the election of the new president, Pedro Castillo.

Venezuela’s Public Ministry rejects interference by OAS

Published on: August 4, 2021
17:02

Caracas, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Public Prosecutor's Office rejected on Wednesday the attempt of the Organization of American States (OAS) to interfere in the preliminary examination of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on a case related to the country.

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