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Cuba screens documentary by the Organization of Ibero-American States

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:59

Havana, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The screening of the documentary *Imparables* (Unstoppable) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cuba's integration into the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), the Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS) announced.

Cuba highlights work of scientific center in cooperation with IAEA

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:44

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA) Armando Rodriguez Batista highlighted in Vienna the role of the Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos (CEAC) as a regional benchmark for the protection of marine ecosystems.

Cuba: Council of State assesses progress of economic transformations

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Havana, Sept. 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Council of State analyzed the current situation and outlook regarding the economic and social transformations being implemented in the country during an ordinary session.

Electoral authorities reject 1,200 candidacies in Brazil

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Brasilia, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian electoral authorities have so far rejected approximately 1,200 candidacy registrations for the upcoming October elections, although most of these decisions remain subject to appeal.

Doctors arrested in the DR amid investigation into alleged fraud

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Santo Domingo, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) – The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Dominican Republic expanded its investigation into alleged fraud against the National Health Insurance (Senasa), arresting dozens of doctors and other healthcare service providers.

Cuba warns UN of blockade’s impact on the arts

Published on: September 18, 2026
11:29

Geneva, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) Marta Bonet, President of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), denounced before the UN Human Rights Council the impact of the US blockade on Cuban art and culture.

US presented controversial demands to Brazil on tariff negotiations

Published on: September 18, 2026
10:29

Brasilia, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) In October 2025, the US government presented Brazil with a list of 21 demands for negotiating the imposition of tariffs, including some concerning the 2026 elections, the newspaper *O Estado de S. Paulo* reported.

Nicaragua highlights participation in public consultation on reforms

Published on: September 18, 2026
10:29

Managua, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's Co-President, Rosario Murillo, highlighted the consultation sessions on constitutional reforms held in municipalities across the country as part of the "Hay Patria" plan, which emphasizes on the importance of preserving peace, security, stability, and social harmony in Nicaragua.

Brazil rejects US criticism of action against organized crime

Published on: September 18, 2026
09:12

Brasilia, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Minister of Justice and Public Security, Wellington Cesar Lima e Silva, rejected US criticism regarding the country's actions against the criminal organizations First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV).

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