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Pakistan assumes presidency of UN Conference on Disarmament

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Islamabad, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland, reflecting international confidence in its commitment to multilateral arms control.

Ortega highlights peace as key to Nicaragua’s development

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Managua, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Co-President Daniel Ortega highlighted the benefits of currently living in peace and affirmed that wars only lead to destruction, death, and suffering.

Chile-Argentina border pass reopens after prolonged closure

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Santiago, Chile, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Los Libertadores International Pass, one of the main land corridors for trade and passenger traffic between Chile and Argentina, is gradually re opening.

Argentina: University professors on strike for education funding

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Buenos Aires, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Professors and non-teaching staff at Argentina's public universities are intensifying their protest against the government, demanding compliance with the University Funding Law and a salary increase.

Promising young Cuban musician wins award in Europe

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Havana, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Singer Annys Batista, currently one of Cuba's most promising young vocalists, won the Grand Prize at the 5th Vistula Sounds International Festival held in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Dulce Maria Loynaz Center cultural event celebrates anniversary

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:28

Havana, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Dulce Maria Loynaz Cultural Center announced the second-anniversary celebration of its literary gathering, *Tertulias en el jardin* (Garden Gatherings), to be held next Friday, the 21st.

Brazilian market maintains economic map out for 2026

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:28

Brasilia, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Market expectations in Brazil remained stable regarding inflation, interest rates, economic growth, and exchange rates for 2026, according to the Focus Bulletin released by the South American country's Central Bank.

Nicaragua’s Co-Presidents Lead Ceremony for 46 years of Naval Force

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:28

Managua, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's co-presidents, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, presided over the main ceremony marking the 46th anniversary of the founding of the Nicaraguan Army Naval Force.

Layoffs reported at Chilean oil company

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:28

Santiago, Chile, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Chilean labor unions have reported that the National Petroleum Company (Enap) is carrying out layoffs, despite its strong financial position driven by rising profits.

Cuban delegation to Pan American Deaf Youth Games honored in Havana

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:28

Havana, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban delegation to trake part in the 6th Pan American Deaf Youth Games was presented with the national flag, according to the sports website *Jit*.

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