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Cuba reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:08

Havana, Sept 26 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government underscored its commitment to nuclear disarmament, on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Cuban mission in Vietnam commemorates founding of CDRs

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:08

Hanoi, Sept 26 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban State Mission in Vietnam commemorated the founding of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), the neighborhood organization established on September 28, 1960, by revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.

China-US relations enter new phase following Xi’s visit, FM says

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:08

Beijing, Sept 26 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the results of President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States, noting that it ushered in a new phase for relations between the two powers.

President Orsi’s UN criticism of the blockade on Cuba makes waves

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:07

Montevideo, Sept 26 (Prensa Latina) President Yamandu Orsi’s speech at the United Nations—and his criticism of the suffering inflicted upon the Cuban people by the blockade policy—dominated the week and continues to draw reactions.

El Salvador’s “Capitulo Cuba” organization condemns blockade on Cuba

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:04

San Salvador, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) The "Capitulo Cuba" organization in El Salvador has joined the chorus of voices worldwide condemning the inhumane and genocidal economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba.

Swiss Ambassador compares US blockade of Cuba to a medieval siege

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:04

Havana, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) Swiss Ambassador to Cuba Stefano Vescovi told Prensa Latina in Havana that the Caribbean nation is experiencing a medieval-style siege, referring to the economic and energy blockade imposed by the United States on the island.

Cuban Ambassador to Italy meets with Mayor of Catanzaro

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:04

Rome, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Italy Jorge Luis Cepero held a productive meeting with Nicola Fiorita, mayor of the Italian city of Catanzaro, host of the fourth edition of the *Fiesta de los Pueblos* (Festival of Peoples).

Ecuadorian opposition leader questions change in election date

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:03

Quito, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) Gabriela Rivadeneira, president of the Citizen Revolution (RC) movement, questioned the decision to move up local elections in Ecuador due to the El Nino weather event, warning that rains forecast for November could contradict that justification. In a video posted on the social network X, Rivadeneira noted that the National Electoral Council (CNE) decided to bring forward the elections—originally scheduled for February 14, 2027—to November 29 of this year.

Cuba and Russia boost educational and cultural exchange

Published on: September 26, 2026
23:03

St. Petersburg, Russia, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) The agreement recently signed by Russia and Cuba aims to strengthen exchange in arts education and consolidate sports and cultural ties, said Lizette Martinez, Cuba's Deputy Minister of Culture.

Ruling United Russia party wins 349 seats in Duma

Published on: September 25, 2026
17:20

Moscow, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) The ruling United Russia party won 349 seats in the State Duma (the lower house of parliament), Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova announced.

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