South America

Colombian government calls for child care on Human Rights Day

Published on: September 9, 2025
10:59

Bogota, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) As part of the commemoration of National Human Rights Day, the National Government holds an event in this capital on Tuesday to reject the damage to the rights of children and adolescents in Colombia and Palestine.

Chile launches book on children murdered during dictatorship

Published on: September 9, 2025
10:39

Santiago, Chile, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The University of Chile's main building hosts the launching of the second volume of the book "Rompiendo El Silencio" (Breaking Silence), on the children and adolescents murdered during Augusto Pinochet dictatorship (1973-1990).

Uruguay’s Defense Minister to explain presence of US marines

Published on: September 9, 2025
10:10

Montevideo, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) Defense Minister Sandra Lazo will appear before Parliament to explain the entry of US soldiers into Uruguay without legislative authorization, it was reported.

Uruguay’s private healthcare workers on strike

Published on: September 9, 2025
09:40

Montevideo, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Health Federation (FUS) called for a strike with a march through the center of this capital, addressing labor demands.

Bolivian intellectuals support Venezuela before US threats

Published on: September 3, 2025
10:54

La Paz, Sept 3 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH) expressed full support for the government and people of Venezuela before the US military threats.

One-third of Argentine companies consider job cuts

Published on: August 28, 2025
09:03

Buenos Aires, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) One-third of companies in Argentina predict job cuts for the remainder of the year, a forecast that adds further concern to an already economically burdened population, according to a survey by the consulting firm Bumeran.

Lula meets Panama’s President looking for MERCOSUR agreement

Published on: August 28, 2025
09:00

Brasilia, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with his Panamanian counterpart, Jose Raul Mulino, sight a free trade agreement between his country and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), with support from this nation that currently holds the bloc's pro tempore presidency until 2025.

Amazonian Countries’ presidents meet in Colombia

Published on: August 22, 2025
09:22

Bogota, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The 5th Meeting of the Presidents and Heads of State of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) is taking place in this capital on Friday to adopt a common position regarding the preservation of the largest biome on the planet.

Peak demand for shelters in Uruguay due to cold weather emergency

Published on: August 22, 2025
09:21

Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The operation of red alert for cold marked in Uruguay a peak in the care of people in street conditions, was released here today.

Milei’s Government continues to privatize

Published on: August 20, 2025
10:21

Buenos Aires, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine government of Javier Milei is pushing ahead with its privatization policy and has already formalized the national and international bidding process for the hydroelectric plants of Alicura, El Chocon, Cerros Colorados, and Piedra del Aguila, located in Neuquen and Rio Negro provinces.

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