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Colombians detained in Panama linked to illegal mining

Published on: August 23, 2026
17:53

Panama City, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Five Colombian citizens were detained by Panamanian authorities in Darién province for their links to illegal mining activities, as part of an operation targeting clandestine gold extraction and other crimes in that border region.

Georgia hits record watermelon export to Russia

Published on: August 23, 2026
17:52

Tbilisi, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Georgian watermelon exports to Russia reached an all-time high for bilateral trade in July, totaling $766,500, according to the South Caucasus nation's customs authority. In monetary terms, shipments doubled the level seen in July 2025; Russia was the primary buyer of the Georgian fruit during the month in question, accounting for 72 percent of all watermelon exports.

Ecuadorian Minister reports on operation at extortion center

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:41

Quito, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Interior Minister John Reimberg reported the dismantling in Quito of an alleged clandestine call center that reportedly used personal data to extort debtors in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile.

Over 92,000 Nicaraguans participated in constitutional consultation

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:41

Managua, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) A total of 92,832 people from 25 sectors have participated in the consultation process regarding partial reforms to the Political Constitution of Nicaragua, reported Gustavo Porras, President of the National Assembly (Parliament).

French association delivers humanitarian aid in Cienfuegos

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:41

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The France-based association Ardenne Cuba delivered medicines and equipment to the Cienfuegos Psychopedagogical Medical Center during its first in-person visit to the institution.

Relevance and legacy of Fidel Castro extoled at event in Mali

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:41

Bamako, August 23 (Prensa Latina) The enduring relevance of the thought of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro—and its connection to the challenges facing the peoples of the Sahel and the world today—was the focus of an event held in Kati, Mali.

Nicaragua strengthens constitutional framework regarding foreign laws

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:40

Managua, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's National Assembly (Parliament) approved the inclusion of a new paragraph in Article 12 of the Constitution as part of a proposed constitutional reform; this paragraph establishes that no foreign law shall have legal effect within the country.

Flavio Bolsonaro takes a hardline stance on security in Brazil

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:40

Brasilia, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL), presented public security proposals in Rio de Janeiro centered on tougher criminal penalties, increased incarceration, and an offensive against criminal organizations.

Estonia’s population has declined over 35 years of independence

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:40

Tallinn, Aug. 23 (Prensa Latina) Since gaining independence, Estonia has lost more than 200,000 resident inhabitants, and the birth rate in the republic has fallen by more than half, the Baltic nation's statistics office reported.

Brazil urges relatives of missing persons to undergo genetic testing

Published on: August 23, 2026
10:40

Brasilia, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Brazil will launch a national task force on August 24 to call upon the relatives of missing persons to donate genetic material, according to press reports.

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