South America

Minimum wage will take into account the cost of the basic basket

Published on: December 24, 2025
06:03

Bogota, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro affirmed that the minimum wage increase for next year will be decreed based on the cost of the basic food basket and in accordance with the country's Constitution.

Uruguay expands complaint in conflict with Cardama shipyard

Published on: December 24, 2025
05:57

Montevideo, Dec. 24 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government reaffirmed its decision to pursue legal action regarding the termination of its contract with the Spanish shipyard Cardama, which until now had been responsible for building two ocean patrol vessels for the Navy.

Ship carrying 500,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil sets sail for the US

Published on: December 22, 2025
11:05

Caracas, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The Canopus Voyage, a Chevron vessel, departed for Texas, United States, carrying 500,000 barrels of oil, amid ongoing attacks on Venezuelan oil tankers at sea, it was learned today.

Migration issue strains second round of elections in Chile

Published on: December 6, 2025
04:22

Santiago, Chile, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Just days before the elections in Chile, the issue of migration runs the media agenda, following threats from the far-right candidate to carry out a mass expulsion of undocumented immigrants.

President affirms Colombia faces threats and calls for unity

Published on: December 4, 2025
04:04

Bogota, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned that the country faces threats and called for national unity to confront them during a speech in the northeastern department of Norte de Santander.

Deadline for Bolsonaro’s defense to file new appeals ends today

Published on: November 24, 2025
11:55

Brasilia, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) The Jair Bolsonaro's defense team has until this Monday to file new appeals against the 27-year and three-month prison sentence imposed on the former Brazilian president for attempted coup following the 2022 general elections.

Mercosur magazine highlights Cuban tourism

Published on: November 24, 2025
11:43

Havana, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) Mercosur Travel and Tourism Magazine featured Cuba's leisure industry and its relationship with sports, particularly soccer, in its digital pages.

Nicolas Maduro highlights record turnout in Popular Consultation

Published on: November 24, 2025
11:35

Caracas, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the high voter turnout at polling stations to choose their community development projects in the fourth National Popular Consultation held yesterday.

Cuba present at Santiago de Chile Book Fair

Published on: November 24, 2025
00:55

Santiago, Chile, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) With a diverse offering that includes titles by various authors, music, and crafts, Cuba is participating in Santiago International Book Fair, held at Estacion Mapocho Cultural Center in the Chilean capital.

Bolivia on alert for contradictions between the leaders

Published on: November 24, 2025
00:52

La Paz, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) Following strong public accusations made over the weekend by Vice President Edman Lara against President Rodrigo Paz and his cabinet, Bolivians are awaiting for a government response.

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