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Aoun defends talks with Israel to achieve Lebanon’s goals

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:36

Beirut, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that negotiations with Israel are the only option for achieving his country's goals in the south, including the liberation of occupied territories.

Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to end regional crisis

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

Islamabad, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi affirmed that Pakistan continues to pursue diplomatic channels to end the confrontation affecting the Middle East.

Fire at Russian Amur gas plant leaves 15 dead

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

Moscow, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the fire at the Amur gas processing plant construction site has risen to 15, including 14 foreigners, the company reported.

UN warns of expanding violence in Haiti

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:35

United Nations, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Violence continues to spread in Haiti with the displacement of armed groups into rural areas, the United Nations (UN) warned.

Brazil reaches record of over 103 million employed

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:33

Brasilia, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Brazil reached a record 103.3 million employed people in July, while the unemployment rate fell to 5,3%, according to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Ecuador prepares military operations with Colombia and the US

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:33

Quito, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is preparing military operations with Colombia and the United States in response to a potential expansion of drug trafficking groups, in a context marked by the increasing US military presence on Ecuadorian soil. Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo reported in an interview with local radio station Radio Sucesos that the Armed Forces are analyzing scenarios in the event of a possible displacement of criminal organizations operating in Colombian territory into Ecuador.

International organizations join forces to prevent diseases

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:26

Rome, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) called for strengthened prevention efforts in the face of increasingly complex health threats.

Ecuador: Anti-Mafia Law proposes up to 30 years in prison

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:26

Quito, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Assembly (Parliament) debates on Thursday the so-called Anti-Mafia Law, promoted by the ruling party, which proposes sentences of up to 30 years for members of criminal organizations, as well as new tools to combat their resources.

Lula to address Brazilian elections in television interview

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:26

Brasilia, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will participate in an interview with the Globo television network on Thursday evening to address issues related to the election campaign and his administration.

Chile: Discussion on Fidel and Youth: A Legacy for the Future

Published on: August 27, 2026
12:25

Santiago, Chile, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) A discussion on the legacy of Fidel Castro and his example for Latin American youth took place in Chile on the 100th birthday of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.

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