South America

Peruvian labor union salutes large Cuban march against blockade

Published on: December 24, 2024
13:13

Lima, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) A senior leader of the Peruvian Workers' Confederation (CGTP) today ratified the organization's solidarity with the people and government of Cuba and its condemnation of the U.S. blockade, expressed in a massive march.

Sahara dust affects Caribbean skies

Published on: December 24, 2024
10:46

Bridgetown, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Several Caribbean nations will experience a sharp deterioration in air quality due to the arrival of a dense layer of dust from the Sahara, which could also affect the health of people with respiratory problems.

Average of 16 deaths per day on Brazil’s federal roads

Published on: December 24, 2024
10:44

Brasilia, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Highway Police (PFR) recorded an average of 16 deaths per day on Brazil’s roads between January and October, the corporation revealed, quoted by the portal R7.

Galapagos islands sanctuary, not military base, organizations demand

Published on: December 24, 2024
10:41

Quito, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) A coalition of 50 social, national and international organizations today rejected the foreign military presence in the Galapagos Islands, because it violates the Constitution of Ecuador, threatens the conservation of the archipelago and compromises national sovereignty.

UN asks Ecuador for urgent measures for missing minors

Published on: December 24, 2024
10:38

Quito, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The Committee on Enforced Disappearances of the United Nations (UN) issued today urgent action measures after the disappearance for more than two weeks of four minors in Ecuador, a case involving military.

China stresses importance of BRICS group expansion

Published on: December 24, 2024
09:59

Beijing, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) China emphasized the importance of expanding the BRICS including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Uganda.

Ecuadorian judge to analyze if detained minors disappeared forcibly

Published on: December 24, 2024
08:24

Quito, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) An Ecuadorian judge will analyze whether the case of the four minors detained by the military in Guayaquil on December 8th constitutes forced disappearance.

Chile and Bolivia sign agreements on migration and borders

Published on: December 21, 2024
07:45

Santiago de Chile, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Chile and Bolivia signed important agreements on cooperation in the areas of migration, border transit and the fight against smuggling.

Unexpected blackouts hit Ecuador despite promises of soon end

Published on: December 21, 2024
06:20

Quito, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Several cities in Ecuador reported blackouts on Friday, due to a fault in a transmission line, triggering outages despite the government's promise that there would be no more interruptions.

Bolivian government activates immigration alert against Evo Morales

Published on: December 20, 2024
09:54

La Paz, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Government confirmed on Thursday an immigration alert against Evo Morales.

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