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Protests in Brazil demand criminalization of misogyny

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:51

Brasilia, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) At least 19 Brazilian cities hosted protests demanding that the Chamber of Deputies vote on a bill that equates misogyny with the crime of racism and stiffens penalties for this type of violence.

China: Alert after earthquake in Yibin City

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:51

Sichuan, China, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck on Monday in Gaoxian County, Yibin City, in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Consul praises work of the Union of Cuban Residents in Argentina

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:51

Buenos Aires, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Consul in Argentina Misleidys Reyes commended the work of the Union of Cuban Residents in Argentina (URCA), highlighting its role as a catalyst for initiatives and the community's activities over the past 26 years.

Cuban Foreign Minister invokes Fidel Castro, condemns US blockade

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:51

Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez recalled a sentiment expressed by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, regarding the immorality of the blockade policy implemented by the United States government against the island.

Death toll rises to 88 in Ceuta as tensions continue

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:49

Madrid, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Ceuta Government informed on Monday that the migrants' death toll, during the influx of more than 50,000 people into the autonomous city on July 30, had risen to 88, as tensions continue.

Foreign Minister decries US pretext for genocide on Cuba

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:47

Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez described the United States' claim that Cuba poses a threat as a "ridiculous and clumsy lie," denouncing it as a pretext to justify genocide against the island.

Iraq, Iran discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz and reducing tensions

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:47

Baghdad, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The foreign ministers of Iraq, Fuad Hussein, and Iran, Abbas Araghchi, discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the efforts aimed at reopening this strategic waterway.

Cuba’s electro-energetic grid gradually restores

Published on: August 3, 2026
12:46

Havana, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's National Electric Company (UNE) confirmed that efforts are underway to gradually restore the National Electro-energetic Grid (SEN), which suffered another disconnection on Sunday evening.

Panama boosts economic cooperation with Indonesia and ASEAN

Published on: August 3, 2026
09:53

Panama City, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Hoyos reportedly held several meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, expanding investment opportunities, and consolidating Panama's ties with Southeast Asia.

Brazilian industry linked to cachaca production grows

Published on: August 3, 2026
09:53

Brasilia, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Brazil saw an increase in the number of establishments dedicated to the cachaca production chain in 2025, consolidating the expansion of an activity considered a cultural symbol, according to press reports.

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