South America

Venezuela hosts 1st International Space Congress

Published on: October 29, 2025
11:24

Caracas, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The First International Space Congress, "A Shared Future," holds sessions in Caracas with guests from China, Russia, Brazil, France, and Venezuela to discuss the progress and challenges of that sector.

Bolivia: Government prepares presidential transition

Published on: October 21, 2025
12:29

La Paz, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) With a supreme decree (DS) in preparation, the National Council for Economic and Social Policy (CONAPE) is preparing for the transition from the current Executive to the elected one, Vice Minister of Government Coordination Gustavo Torrico affirmed.

Venezuela recognizes Pope Leo XIV canonization of saints

Published on: October 19, 2025
10:53

Caracas, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government expressed its recognition to Pope Leo XIV, under whose pontificate the canonization of the first Venezuelan saints, Doctor Jose Gregorio Hernandez and Mother Carmen Rendiles, was formalized.

Strike affects operations at the port of Montevideo

Published on: October 19, 2025
10:23

Montevideo, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP), the main container operator at Montevideo Port, remains paralyzed due to a dispute between the port union and the Belgian company Katoen Natie.

US leaders see Bolivia on their list of allies

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:38

La Paz, Oct. 16 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia is now on the list of the United States' next Latin American allies, according to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Investigations in Chile to find those missing during Pinochet period

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:30

Santiago, Chile, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Judge Marianela Cifuentes, who oversees human rights violations, is currently leading investigations in Chile as part of the National Plan to Search for Detainees disappeared during the dictatorship (1973-1990).

Brazilian FM meets with Marco Rubio in the US on tariffs

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:25

Brasilia, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin negotiations today in Washington regarding the 50 percent tariffs imposed by the United States on domestic products.

Colombian Senate to resume debate on 2026 Budget

Published on: October 16, 2025
09:24

Bogota, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The debate on the 2026 National Budget will continue today for the second consecutive day in the Colombian Senate, where it faces opposition from the most conservative sectors.

World birdwatching congress concludes in Venezuela

Published on: October 13, 2025
12:01

Caracas, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Minister of Tourism Leticia Gomez described the First World Birdwatching Congress at Mukumbarí Cable Car System in Merida state as full of emotions.

Election processes in Colombia will include technological advances

Published on: October 13, 2025
11:48

Bogota, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) The upcoming elections in Colombia will feature a technological transformation plan that incorporates important advances, stated the national registrar, Hernan Penagos.

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