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Desertification threatens water and food security in Brazil

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 39 million Brazilians live in areas threatened by desertification, a process that degrades productive land, reduces its capacity to retain water and sustain life, and threatens water and food security.

Cuban book Indigo speaks to children about courage, magic, family

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The book *Indigo y el duende del zapato* (Indigo and the Shoe Elf) by Cuban writer Adriana Pino has immersed young readers in a fantastic journey where family and courage serve as antidotes to the disappearance of magic.

Solidarity with Cuba highlights tributes to Fidel Castro in Mali

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Bamako, August 16 (Prensa Latina) Mali's solidarity with Cuba, gratitude toward the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), and recognition of his universal significance were central themes at tributes held to mark his centenary.

Aging of Brazilian population transforms electoral profile

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The aging of the Brazilian population is transforming the profile of the electorate ahead of the upcoming October elections, with a 22 percent reduction in voters aged 16 to 24 since 2010.

Frente Amplio defends the right path for Uruguay

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Montevideo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Frente Amplio (FA) conducted a political review, highlighting its chosen course amidst a complex national, regional, and international landscape.

Panama extends transit visa for Cuban citizens until 2029

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Panama City, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Panama has extended the validity until 2029 of the transit visa required for passengers or crew members who are Cuban citizens making a stopover in the country en route to other destinations.

Lack of gender parity in Chilean cabinet criticized

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Santiago, Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Chilean political circles have raised concerns regarding the lack of gender parity in the ministerial cabinet, where only eight of the 24 portfolios are headed by women.

French Greens launch campaign to unify Left in elections

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Paris, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Green Party National Secretary Marine Tondelier launched a call to unify the Left in France ahead of the presidential elections on April 18, local press stated.

Science and Innovation: The Cuban factor against the US oil blockade

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Small Cuba—a socialist nation of men and women of science—views technological innovation as a key to defeating the criminal and genocidal oil blockade imposed by the United States government.

Cuban and Mexican rectors boost University cooperation

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The University of Cienfuegos and the Autonomous University of Queretaro (UAQ) are strengthening ties to foster joint research and doctoral training during an official visit to Mexico.

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