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Coast Guard foils irregular migration attempt from Syria

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Damascus, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Coast Guard thwarted an attempt at irregular migration from the country's coast and detained a group of people preparing to leave the country by sea.

Last part of delegation arrives in Cuba after regional competition

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:47

Havana, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) This morning, the last members of the Cuban delegation that participated in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo arrived in this capital.

Pakistan clarifies its position on Turkiye-Saudi agreement

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:46

Islamabad, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the defense agreement between Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia does not supersede any other bilateral agreements between these countries and does not affect commitments to other nations or organizations.

1st International Colloquium dedicated to Fidel Castro begins in Cuba

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:46

Havana, August 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is participating in the opening of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," dedicated to the historic leader of the Revolution.

Russia says NATO prepares offensive operations in the Arctic

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:45

Moscow, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is turning the Arctic into an arena for confrontation with Russia, Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Foreign Ministry's European Affairs department, denounced.

Russia rules out “freezing” Ukrainian conflict

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:56

Moscow, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Moscow will not accept "freezing" the conflict surrounding Ukraine; it is necessary to address the root causes of this crisis, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin affirmed.

Colombia: Injuries, damage reported in Choco, epicenter of earthquake

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:55

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Preliminary reports from Quibdo, the capital of Choco department, tefer injuries and severe structural damage following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia, according to Governor Nubia Cordoba-Curi.

Analyst praises results of “People as President” model in Nicaragua

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:55

Managua, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) International analyst Stephen Sefton highlighted the results of the "People as President" (*Pueblo Presidente*) model in Nicaragua, noting its progress in human development, poverty reduction, and popular participation.

More than half of Chileans disapprove the government’s performance

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:55

Santiago, Chile, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Fifty-two percent of Chileans disagree with the way Jose Antonio Kast's government is running the country, while 35 percent approve, according to a poll by Criteria.

Uruguay exported more forestry products but reached less revenue

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:54

Montevideo, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's forestry sector exports increased in volume in 2025, but revenue declined due to lower prices.

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