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Lula maintains electoral lead over Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Brasilia, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a lead over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential race, according to a poll released by Nexus/BTG Pactual. The survey indicates that the incumbent—the Workers' Party candidate—reaches 40 percent of voting intentions in a prompted first-round scenario, five points ahead of the Liberal Party (PL) candidate.

Open-air gallery in Vietnam marks Fidel Castro’s centenary

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Hanoi, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The fence of the Cuban Embassy in Hanoi has been transformed into an open-air gallery featuring photographs of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to mark the centenary of his birth.

Camagua propels Cuban culture in Europe

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Camaguey, Cuba, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Camagua Folkloric Company, hailing from this Cuban heritage city, won two awards in France that reaffirm the international reach of the island's cultural traditions and its ability to connect with audiences.

Colombia severs ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Colombia has decided to suspend diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

Colorectal cancer prevention expanded in Brazil

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:51

Brasilia, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Unified Health System has introduced a new screening test for colorectal cancer, to be administered every 24 months to asymptomatic men and women aged 50 to 75.

Iran dismisses concerns over Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad agreement

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Tehran, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Iran asserted that there is no cause for concern regarding the so-called Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in a decade

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia this morning was the strongest recorded in the last decade, according to the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC).

Fatalities reported after earthquake in Colombia

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Nearly twenty deaths have been reported in Colombia less than three hours after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck, its epicenter in the department of Choco.

Excellent relations between Communist Parties of Cuba and China

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Havana, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Party's organizational secretary, Roberto Morales, highlighted the excellent relations and the willingness to deepen political ties between the Communist Parties of China and Cuba, according to today's edition of the Granma newspaper.

Water crisis in France forces government crisis meeting

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Paris, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The water crisis in France, where 70% of the country is under water restrictions due to a prolonged drought, has forced the government to announce an emergency meeting.

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