South America

Guatemalan Congress called to approve anti-gang reforms

Published on: October 13, 2025
11:40

Guatemala City, Oct. 13 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's Minister of the Interior, Francisco Jimenez, called on Congress to urgently approve two initiatives presented to combat gangs, also following the escape of 20 inmates.

Lula confirms Pope will not attend COP30,but promises to visit Brazil

Published on: October 13, 2025
09:54

Brasilia, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will not attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November, but assured that he plans to visit Brazil soon.

Venezuela congratulates China people, Government on National Holiday

Published on: October 1, 2025
10:20

Caracas, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed its most sincere congratulations to the Chinese people and their government on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic.

Renowned Brazilian University cancels agreement with Israeli center

Published on: October 1, 2025
10:07

Brasilia, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) The State University of Campinas (Unicamp), one of Brazil's leading universities, canceled its agreement with Israel's Technion Institute of Technology, in protest of that country's ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Venezuela begins Christmas with cultural and traditional offerings

Published on: October 1, 2025
09:56

Caracas, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) With a broad cultural and culinary offering, and the revival of traditions, Venezuela begins Christmas, a holiday that unites families and foster peace in the current climate of threats.

Ecuador: More than 140 rights violations reported during protests

Published on: October 1, 2025
09:46

Quito, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) The Alliance of Human Rights Organizations reported a total of 143 rights violations in the context of the strike that continues in Ecuador for its tenth day, with protests against the policies of the Daniel Noboa government.

Bolivia: Campaign of Solidarity with Venezuela kicks off

Published on: October 1, 2025
08:39

La Paz, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Bolivians began a campaign of signatures against the United States' militarization in the Caribbean Sea and in response to Washington's threats against the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela.

New mining bill to be filed in the Colombian Congress

Published on: October 1, 2025
07:51

Bogota, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Mines will file before the Colombian Congress a project for a new mining law.

Former manager of major Bolivian company arrested for corruption

Published on: October 1, 2025
07:36

La Paz, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) The former manager of the Food Production Support Company (Emapa) Franklin Flores, apprehended the day before, investigated for alleged corruption, is awaiting a precautionary measures hearing.

More than 100 Argentine guilds to demand an end to Gaza genocide

Published on: September 25, 2025
12:59

Buenos Aires, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) More than 100 unions, grouped in the Union Front for Sovereignty, Decent Work and Fair Wages, will hold today the "Meeting for Peace" to protest against "Argentina’s alignment with the United States and Israel".

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