South America

Paraguay introduces use of anklets bracelets

Published on: December 30, 2024
13:02

Asuncion, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Starting Monday Paraguay will begin to adopt electronic anklets as a control measure for individuals under house arrest or subject to restriction orders, in cases of domestic violence.

Huge waves in Ecuador leave three dead and material damage

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:46

Quito, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Unusually huge and persistent waves along the Ecuadorian coast have so far left three dead and caused material damage.

Legislator’s husband murdered in Ecuador

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:43

Quito, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is suffering today the consequences of the security crisis gripping the country, following a massacre that left six dead and the murder of lawmaker Alexandra Arce’s husband, both in the province of Guayas.

Rains trigger red alert in Bolivia’s capital

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:07

La Paz, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian capital remains in a state of emergency and red alert on Sunday, as precaution against the rainy season, following the approval of a territorial law by the Municipal Council of La Paz.

Colombia demands justice for children at ICC

Published on: December 27, 2024
17:13

Bogotá, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, announced on Friday that he will request the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute the leaders of armed groups responsible for the systematic execution of minors.

Uruguay urged to join BRICS bank

Published on: December 27, 2024
17:05

Montevideo, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The president of the New BRICS Development Bank, Dilma Rousseff, today urged the elected president of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, to add his country to this institution that provides services to emerging nations.

Bolivia’s Supreme Court releases outcome of judicial polls

Published on: December 27, 2024
16:56

La Paz, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) A plenary session of Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) on Friday publicized the results of the partial Judicial Elections held on December 15th

Peruvian lawmaker feels moved by anti-blockade march in Cuba

Published on: December 27, 2024
16:44

Lima, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian Congressman Guillermo Bermejo said on Friday that he was moved by the Cuban people's unity, expressed in a recent march against the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States against the Caribbean island.

Israeli violations in Lebanon denounced with US support

Published on: December 27, 2024
10:54

Beirut, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Brigadier General Mounir Shehadeh denounced the continuous Israeli violations in Lebanon since the announcement of the ceasefire until today, under the international cover granted by the committee headed by the United States.

Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo identified grandson in Argentina

Published on: December 27, 2024
10:47

Buenos Aires, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine association Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo reported today the identification of the 138th grandson of those appropriated by the last civil-military dictatorship in this country (1976-1983).

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