Economy

Syrian-Turkish agreement to boost shipbuilding in Syria

Published on: January 16, 2026
10:04

Damascus, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities signed a strategic investment agreement with the Turkish company Kuzey Star Shipyard aimed at introducing the shipbuilding industry to the Arab country.

Law reform will facilitate social investment in Venezuela

Published on: January 16, 2026
09:30

Caracas, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, reiterated that the partial reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law will ease investment, strengthen legal security, and achieve faster results.

Xi Jinping: Carney boosts new stage of relations

Published on: January 16, 2026
09:25

Beijing, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and advocated for boosting a stable, sustainable, and mutually beneficial bilateral strategic partnership.

Rafael Correa: Outrage against Venezuela seeks to save oil deals

Published on: January 15, 2026
15:03

Quito, January 15 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa (2007-2017) stated that the outrage against Venezuela is an operation to save oil deals and the image of US President Donald Trump.

Cuba updates Government Program after public consultation

Published on: January 15, 2026
14:42

Havana, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented a report to the Council of State on the results of the public consultation on the Government Program, whose contributions will serve to correct distortions and revitalize the national economy.

France: Farmers stage new protests against EU-MERCOSUR deal

Published on: January 13, 2026
09:22

Paris, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of French farmers with their tractors entered Paris on Tuesday to protest against the already approved free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR (the Southern Common Market), and denounce the pressure they suffer.

India unveils logo and website for BRICS Presidency 2026

Published on: January 13, 2026
09:07

New Delhi, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) India unveiled on Tuesday the website and logo for its BRICS Presidency 2026, marked by a humanist approach under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

European agreement with Mercosur in the spotlight

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:35

London, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The recently signed agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur is currently making headlines in specialized and news media.

Italy says EU-MERCOSUR deal counteracts US actions

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:12

Rome, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized the importance of the deal between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) in the face of the United States' protectionist policies.

Uruguay has the most expensive gasoline prices in Latin America

Published on: January 11, 2026
09:10

Montevideo, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Gasoline prices in Uruguay are currently among the highest in Latin America and globally, reaching almost two dollars per liter.

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