South America

Hearing continues in Chile against accused of financial crimes

Published on: August 22, 2024
07:45

Santiago de Chile, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean justice system continues the hearing to present charges against criminal lawyer Luis Hermosilla and two of his collaborators, who were accused by the prosecutor's office of money laundering, bribery and crimes against the treasury.

Uruguay to join Chinese lunar project

Published on: August 21, 2024
09:55

Montevideo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay is looking towards the Moon and wants to join research on that satellite, with doors opened by a memorandum of understanding with China.

India-Africa nexus needed for South-South cooperation

Published on: August 21, 2024
09:52

New Delhi, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) A resurgent Africa and a rising India can give a strong impetus to South-South Cooperation, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here at the 19th Business Conclave between the two regions.

Exports from Chile to India increase by 53 percent

Published on: August 21, 2024
08:07

Santiago de Chile, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Chilean exports to India, except copper and lithium, grew 53 percent from January to July compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 459 million dollars, a report indicates.

Colombian Finance Minister warns of impending fuel price rise

Published on: August 20, 2024
16:32

Bogota, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla said on Tuesday there is an impending rise on diesel prices, stemming from the need to maintain fiscal sustainability in the country.

Differences between Colombian Government and ELN increase

Published on: August 20, 2024
11:52

Bogota, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The discrepancies between the Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) seem to have deepened today after the strong statements made during the last hours by each of the parties.

Paraguayan health authorities warn of monkeypox threat

Published on: August 20, 2024
11:49

Asuncion, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan health authorities warned about the symptoms associated with monkeypox (mpox) and recommended actions to follow in case of its appearance.

Agreement avoids medical strike in Paraguay

Published on: August 20, 2024
11:35

Asuncion, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) After agreement with medical authorities, Paraguayan anesthesiologists suspended the strike they had called to demand salary benefits, better working conditions and less workload.

Frente Amplio leads polls towards Uruguayan elections

Published on: August 20, 2024
11:25

Montevideo, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The electoral formula of the Frente Amplio (Yamandú Orsi-Carolina Cosse) has today better numbers facing an eventual second electoral round, set for November 24 in Uruguay.

Cerro Norte, face of insecurity in Uruguay

Published on: August 17, 2024
10:28

Montevideo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The capital's Cerro Norte neighborhood has been the face of insecurity in Uruguay in recent days, at the same time as the debate on the implementation of nighttime police raids, now outlawed by the Constitution.

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