South America

Bolivia: Free entrance to Book Fair for Bicentennial celebration

Published on: August 6, 2025
09:53

La Paz, August 6 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of Bolivia's 200th anniversary of independence, La Paz Departmental Book Chamber announced that, as part of the celebration, admission to the International Book Fair will be free of charge.

Genocide against Palestine denounced in Colombia Summit

Published on: July 16, 2025
13:04

Bogota, July 16 (Prensa Latina) The UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, during a summit in Colombia, described Israel's actions in Gaza today, as "the extermination of the Palestinian people."

Brazil’s rejection of Trump’s threats boosts support for Lula

Published on: July 16, 2025
12:48

Brasilia, July 16 (Prensa Latina) Tensions between Brazil and the United States over potential punitive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are strengthening support for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to data from the Quaest Institute.

President of Chile calls to support COP30 at BRICS

Published on: July 7, 2025
14:42

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7 (Latin Press) Chilean President Gabriel Boric today called on BRICS participants to support the upcoming COP 30 climate change conference in Brazil to be held on November.

Maduro commemorates Chavez’s graduation from the Military Academy

Published on: July 7, 2025
09:23

Caracas, July 7 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro commemorated the half-century since Commander Hugo Chavez (1954-2013) graduated from the Military Academy.

Venezuela´s United Socialist Party calls for peace march

Published on: June 19, 2025
09:37

Caracas, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Diosdado Cabello, Secretary General of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), announced a march in Caracas on Thursday for world peace and rejected Israel's aggression against Iran.

Police evict vigil in front of Cristina Fernandez’s house

Published on: June 15, 2025
10:43

Buenos Aires, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Police forcibly evicted supporters of former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, who were holding a peaceful vigil in front of her house to accompany her in the face of the prison sentence and political proscription she is facing.

Ecuador hosts international summit on climate sustainability

Published on: May 7, 2025
08:01

Quito, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian capital will host the Sustainable Territorial Action Summit 2025, an international meeting to strengthen the resilience of local governments in the face of climate change.

Outrage over Peruvian miners’ massacre sparks new political crisis

Published on: May 5, 2025
08:59

Lima, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The killing of 13 miners in Peru has sparked an wave of criticism, calls for the Minister of Defense to be impeached, and a parliamentary motion of censure against the Prime Minister, giving rise to a possible new political crisis.

Solution to Mapuche conflict in Chile shows an uncertain future

Published on: May 5, 2025
08:51

Santiago, Chile, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Peace Commission, which seeks a solution to the conflict between the Chilean state and the Mapuche people, will submit its report to the government this week.

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