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Chile launches book about Fidel Castro

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:24

Santiago, Chile, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The book "…Y En Eso Llego Fidel" (...And Then Fidel Came), containing more than 25 articles by Latin American authors, was launched in Chile as part of the activities commemorating the 100th birthday of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.

Ecuador screens documentary on Che Guevara in support of Cuba

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:24

Quito, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The documentary film "Che Guevara en el Siglo XXI" (Che Guevara in the 21st Century), by Italian-Bolivian filmmaker Walter Uliano Pistelli, continues its screenings in Ecuador as part of a Latin American tour boosting solidarity with Cuba.

Iranian Parliament demands Washington fulfill its commitments

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:24

Tehran, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of failing its commitments and described President Donald Trump's statements, which alternate between calls for dialogue and military threats, as "failed theatrical diplomacy."

Abelardo de la Espriella to be sworn in as President of Colombia

Published on: August 7, 2026
15:23

Cali, Colombia, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in amid tight security and calls from progressive sectors for demonstrations in opposition.

US tightens blockade on Cuba with sanctions against new entities

Published on: August 7, 2026
13:09

Washington, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) As part of its hostile policy of harassment against Cuba, the United States announced new sanctions against five state entities and eight officials from the island.

Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza

Published on: August 7, 2026
13:09

Riyadh, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic countries condemned ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and called for effective international measures to protect the Palestinian civilian population.

Brazil: Literary event honors Jorge Amado 25 years after his death

Published on: August 7, 2026
13:09

Brasilia, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The tenth edition of the Pelourinho International Literary Festival (Flipelo) pays tribute to the legacy of Jorge Amado, marking the 25th anniversary of the death of the world-renowned Brazilian writer who inspired Bahia's largest literary gathering.

Leo XIV attended the 2026 Franciscan Youth Gathering

Published on: August 7, 2026
13:09

Vatican City, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV visited the city of Assisi, in the central Italian region of Umbria, where he participated in the final day of the 2026 Franciscan Youth Gathering. The Holy Father, who presided over a Mass with the gathering's participants, answered questions during a dialogue with the crowd that could not fit inside the basilica due to capacity limits.

Turkish Foreign Minister condemns Israel’s hostile actions on Syria

Published on: August 7, 2026
13:09

Ankara, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Turkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, stated that Israeli attacks on Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity constitute one of the main threats to the Arab country's stability.

Brazil launches National campaign on electoral harassment

Published on: August 7, 2026
13:08

Brasilia, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Electoral and Labor justice systems have launched a national campaign to prevent and combat electoral harassment, upholding workers' right to a free and secret vote.

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