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Poetry by Venezuelan Tarek William Saab Arrives at Cuban Fair

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The volume *Una cancion al sur de la eternidad (Antologia Poetica 1984-2025)* [A Song South of Eternity: Poetic Anthology 1984-2025], by Venezuelan author Tarek William Saab, was presented at the 34th Havana International Book Fair.

Raul Castro’s Selected Works at Havana Book Fair

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:12

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The *Selected Works of Raul Castro* collection encapsulates the unwavering principles the Cuban leader has championed throughout his life, stated Jorge Aneiros, director of the Office of Historical Affairs, during the presentation.

Ecuador: Indigenous organizations reject detention order on leader

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:11

Quito, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Organizations in Ecuador have rejected the preventive detention order against Guido Perugachi, president of the National Confederation of Peasant, Indigenous, and Black Organizations (Fenocin), who is accused of disrupting public services during the 2025 protests.

Dominican Republic: Protest called on expulsion of Cuban diplomats

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:11

Santo Domingo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Political, grassroots, and labor organizations in the Dominican Republic have called for a demonstration next Tuesday outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest the government's decision to request the departure of several Cuban diplomats.

Ecuador: Luisa Gonzalez to seek prefecture under Pachakutik banner

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Quito, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez will run for the prefecture of the coastal province of Manabi in the November 29 local elections under the banner of the indigenous movement Pachakutik.

China finds evidence of differences between Moon’s near and far sides

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Beijing, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Chinese scientists have found new evidence regarding the differences between the Moon's near and far sides based on the study of samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission, the China Geological Survey reported.

Russia and Brazil could jointly build river vessels

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Kirill Toporov, Deputy Head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), stated that his organization is ready to participate in developing river transport in the Amazon region.

Russia to toughen actions against Ukraine, Lavrov announces

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Russia plans to act more forcefully to put an end to Western support for the Ukrainian army without resorting to Kyiv's terrorist methods, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

Dominican Republic records 1,042 infant deaths in eight months

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Santo Domingo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic reported 1,042 infant deaths during the first 30 weeks of 2026, a figure representing a slight decrease compared to the 1,134 deaths recorded during the same period last year.

National Ballet of Cuba to honor Fidel Castro’s centenary

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) will perform at the National Theater's Avellaneda Hall in tribute to the centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro (born August 13), a figure who received affection from across the globe.

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