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Lula pledges to deepen education, industrialization, and sovereignty

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:27

Lula pledges to deepen education, industrialization, and sovereignty initiatives President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to deepen policies regarding education, employment, industrialization, and sovereignty should he secure a new term in office. He made these remarks during the first official event of his re-election campaign, held in Vila Euclides, in the state of São Paulo.

Bangalore, India, epicenter of tribute to Fidel on his centenary

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Bangalore, India, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) — Commemorative events in India marking the centenary of Fidel Castro continued with discussions regarding Cuba and the historic leader of the Revolution, including his contribution to the liberation of peoples across Africa and Asia.

Iran offers reward for capturing or killing US military personnel

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Tehran, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward for any citizen who captures or kills a US service member participating in an attack on national territory.

A song of solidarity and love for Cuba from Moreno, Argentina

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Moreno, Argentina, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Leopoldo Marechal Municipal Theater hosted a gala featuring renowned artists from this municipality in the Buenos Aires province, who enriched the "Urgent Song from Moreno for Cuba" concert—an event honoring Fidel Castro on the centenary of his birth.

Alckmin and Haddad advocate for Lula’s re-election at campaign event

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Brasilia, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and former Finance Minister Fernando Haddad advocated for the re-election of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during the first official campaign event in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo.

Duartiano Institute wants explanation on departure of Cuban diplomats

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Duartiano Institute, Wilson Gomez Ramirez, demanded that the Dominican government clarify the reasons behind the departure of 10 members of the Cuban diplomatic delegation from national territory.

Lula to visit Amapa to learn about Petrobras operations

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:26

Brasilia, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit the state of Amapa to learn about the operations of the state-owned company Petrobras on the Equatorial Margin and highlight the region's energy potential.

Argentine doctors graduated in Cuba organize medicine collection

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:25

Moreno, Argentina, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Association of Graduates in Cuba (AAGRAC) is boosting a drive to collect medicines to send to the Cuban people, who are suffering from a severe shortage, Dr. Miriam Nogueira said.

Brazil: Oil found in Amapa state opens new development prospects

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:21

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The identification of hydrocarbons off the coast of the Brazilian state of Amapá raises expectations regarding the economic potential of the Equatorial Margin, although the commercial viability of the find has yet to be assessed.

Report requested on “Shield of the Americas” in Peru

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:20

Lima, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) A motion submitted to Parliament to interpellate Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde includes questions reflecting concerns about Peru's involvement in the U.S. military project "Shield of the Americas."

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