South America

Uruguayan dairy farmers worried about lack of rain

Published on: January 17, 2025
09:27

Montevideo, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) The lack of rain worries the agricultural sector in Uruguay, and dairy farmers are feeling the effects of reduced production.

Warning of possible epidemic in Ecuador’s largest prison

Published on: January 16, 2025
10:15

Quito, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Ecuador warned today of a possible epidemic of tuberculosis in the Penitenciaría del Litoral, the largest prison in the country, where they estimate that around 500 inmates are ill.

Bolivian activists welcome Cuba’s removal from SSOT list

Published on: January 16, 2025
10:12

La Paz, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Movement for Solidarity with Cuba on Thursday described as a "great triumph" the exclusion of the Caribbean nation from Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list.

Brazilian government seeks to activate Supreme Court against Meta

Published on: January 16, 2025
10:00

Brasilia, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian government is studying the possibility of activating the Supreme Federal Court (STF) against Meta after the changes in the guidelines of social networks.

Brazil’s Attorney General against Bolsonaro’s trip to the US

Published on: January 16, 2025
08:22

Brasilia, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Attorney General Paulo Gonet recommended that Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes reject former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to attend Donald Trump's investiture as President of the United States.

Colombia reiterates need to lift US blockade against Cuba

Published on: January 16, 2025
00:30

Bogota, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Jorge Rojas on Wednesday advocated for an end of the blockade imposed for more than 60 years against Cuba by successive governments of the United States.

Venezuela denounces vandalism at its embassy in Norway

Published on: January 15, 2025
12:05

Caracas, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Yván Gil denounced today that the Venezuelan embassy in Oslo, Norway, was invaded and vandalized by fascist elements.

Workers try to extinguish fire in Chingaza Natural Park in Colombia

Published on: January 15, 2025
11:59

Bogotá, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Specialized teams are trying to extinguish a large forest fire that is burning in the Chingaza Natural Park, one of Colombia's most valuable ecosystems, and where some of the capital's water supply sources are located.

Ecuador’s presidential candidates tour provinces

Published on: January 14, 2025
09:54

Quito, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign in Ecuador before the February 9 elections continues on Tuesday. The candidates tour different provinces to present their proposals amid preparations for the presidential debate.

Colombian president and cabinet to define roadmap for 2025

Published on: January 14, 2025
08:26

Bogotá, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his cabinet will continue a strategic planning meeting to define the country's work guidelines for 2025 and the goals for the next stage of the current government.

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