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Alicia Alonso’s versions to mark the 78th Anniversary of the NBC

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:44

Havana, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) A gala featuring excerpts from essential works in the classical repertoire of the National Ballet of Cuba (NBC)—presented in versions by Alicia Alonso—will take place to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the company, which was founded by the prima ballerina assoluta in 1948.

Cubans in Chile: A vote against the blockade is a vote for peace

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:44

Santiago, Chile, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The "Raices Cubanas" (Cuban Roots) association, representing Cubans living in Chile, called on the international community to support a draft resolution at the UN regarding the need to end the United States' blockade against the island.

US pressure and blackmail at the UN regarding the blockade

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:44

Montevideo, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) It was reported that the United States is employing pressure and blackmail to influence third countries ahead of the UN General Assembly vote on October 28 regarding the blockade against Cuba.

Lula turns 81 on his way to a fourth term in Brazil

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:44

Brasília, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrates his 81st birthday at the pinnacle of his political career, after winning elections just two days earlier that will open the door to a fourth presidential term in Brazil.

US soldiers arrive in Colombia for joint military drill

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:43

Bogota, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) US soldiers will arrive in Colombia as part of the "Southern Vanguard" exercise to strengthen "the fight against drug trafficking and the illicit exploitation of mineral deposits," the Defense Ministry reported.

Concerns raised in Brazil over incomplete dengue vaccination

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:29

Brasilia, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) More than three million Brazilian teenagers have received the first dose of a dengue vaccine, but they still need to complete the full vaccination schedule; meanwhile, nearly four million distributed doses remain unused.

US blockade against Cuba on debate again at UN

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:29

United Nations, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) once again takes up its annual review of the resolution demanding an end to the United States' blockade against Cuba.

Environmentalists worldwide see Lula’s victory as a relief

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:59

Geneva, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Environmentalists around the world view the reelection of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) as a much-needed relief for the rainforest and the other extraordinary ecosystems of this South American nation.

Lula’s victory means a stop on the right in Latin America

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:59

Montevideo, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil will have a far-reaching effect and serves to halt the advance of neo-fascism in Latin America, stated Marcelo Abdala, president of the PIT-CNT (Uruguay’s main trade union center).

Calls at Chilean Foreign Ministry to vote against blockade of Cuba

Published on: October 27, 2026
08:59

Santiago, Chile, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Representatives from labor, social, and academic organizations arrived at the Chilean Foreign Ministry today to urge the government to vote at the UN against the economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States.

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