South America

Argentine organizations denounce neglect of vulnerable sectors

Published on: August 23, 2024
07:39

Buenos Aires, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Piquetero Fighting Front and cooks from soup kitchens will participate in a protest in front of the Ministry of Human Capital to denounce the policies of the Argentine government and the abandonment of vulnerable sectors.

Government of Bolivia will sign agreement with China on lithium

Published on: August 23, 2024
07:32

La Paz, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian government announced progress in the implementation of an agreement with the Chinese company Citic Gouam Group to install an industrial lithium carbonate production plant in Potosí.

Government of Bolivia seeks structural solutions, president says

Published on: August 23, 2024
07:27

La Paz, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The national government of Bolivia is working on the structural solution of the problems as a vision of State policy, said President Luis Arce at the expansion of the Bolivian Workers' Central in Tupiza, Potosí province.

Low temperature causes fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers

Published on: August 22, 2024
09:26

Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The prevailing low temperatures are the cause of fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers, according to technicians of the Ministry of Environment and scientists. The appearance since July of thousands of lifeless fish on beaches and rivers of the coast in central and southern Uruguay caused concern among citizens.

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.

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