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Fidel, driving force for Cuban biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Havana, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Testimonials from researchers, doctors, scientists, and figures committed to solidarity highlighted today the mark left by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the development of biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Uruguayan Parliament condemns barbarity against Cuba

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:23

Montevideo, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is an act of barbarism that threatens humanity, stated Senator Oscar Andrade of the Broad Front before the Uruguayan Parliament.

Russia reaffirms willingness to cooperate on Arctic route

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:23

Moscow, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Russia reaffirms its willingness to cooperate in the Arctic, including exploiting the advantages of the Northern Sea Route, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday.

Armenia must hold referendum on remaining in EAEU

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:22

Moscow, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Armenia must decide before December whether to hold a national referendum on joining the European Union (EU) or remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin affirmed on Wednesday.

Italy reaffirms support for peace negotiations in the Middle East

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:22

Rome, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed his country's position in favor of promoting dialogue to achieve stability and peace in the Middle East.

Lebanese Parliament approves abolition of death penalty

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:22

Beirut, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon's Parliament approved a law abolishing the death penalty and replacing it with life imprisonment, the official news agency reported today.

Chile: Central Workers’ Union opens art gallery

Published on: August 12, 2026
11:09

Santiago, Chile, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The Central Workers' Union (CUT) opened at its headquarters in this capital the Clotario Blest art gallery, which houses nearly 100 works by artists from Chile and several Latin American, European, and Middle Eastern countries.

Diaz-Canel attends solidarity forum in colloquium on Fidel

Published on: August 12, 2026
11:06

Havana, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, is attending today the Solidarity Forum with representatives from several countries, as part of the I International Colloquium "Fidel: legacy and future".

Ambassador to Angola says Cuba is a country of peace

Published on: August 12, 2026
10:51

Luanda, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Angola, Oscar Leon, affirmed that his nation is a country of peace, but takes very seriously the threats of military aggression issued on Wednesday by the United States.

Cuban resistance and Fidel Castro’s legacy highlighted in India

Published on: August 12, 2026
10:51

New Delhi, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Juan Marsan highlighted Fidel Castro's role in Cuba's revolutionary struggle and the fight of its people for development and the defense of their sovereignty against the United States' siege.

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