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UNICEF urges Brazilian candidates to prevent child violence

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:29

Brasilia, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on candidates in the Brazilian elections to prioritize the prevention of violence against children and adolescents.

Brazil launches national blood donation campaign

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:29

Brasilia, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Brazil is moving towards officially incorporating Red June into its national calendar, following the approval of an initiative aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donations.

Cuba celebrates anniversary of Pediatric Heart Center

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:29

Havana, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, commemorated today the 40th anniversary of the founding of the William Soler Children's Heart Center, located in this capital.

UN and Red Cross call for restrictions on autonomous weapons

Published on: August 25, 2026
10:29

Geneva, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) advocated for the establishment of legally binding norms that prohibit and restrict the use of autonomous weapons systems.

ECA warns that health reforms in Africa lack funding

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:44

Addis Ababa, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) warned at an event in this capital on Tuesday that the continent does not endure a reforms deficit, but lacks funding for those transformations.

Chile reaffirms sovereignty over Strait of Magellan

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:44

Santiago, Chile, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Foreign Ministry will send a protest release to the Argentine government regarding statements by Gustavo Javier Valverde, head of the Air Force, who included the Strait of Magellan among the areas under the neighboring country's sovereignty.

Ecuador argues military support for police without state of emergency

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:44

Quito, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Assembly (Parliament) debates a bill on Monday to regulate the Armed Forces' complementary support for the National Police in internal security operations without a declaration of the state of emergency.

Iran affirms it is ready to face new US sanctions

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:33

Tehran, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Economy and Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated on Tuesday that the government is fully prepared to face the new economic sanctions announced by the United States.

Guatemala celebrates World National Parks Day

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Guatemala City, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's National Council of Protected Areas (Conap) celebrated World National Parks Day while calling for their protection against illegal hunting and other crimes.

FA points to Lacalle Pou’s responsibility in Cardama case

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:00

Montevideo, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The Broad Front (FA) has identified former Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou as politically responsible for irregularities regarding the purchase of two naval patrol vessels from the Spanish shipyard Cardama.

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