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Guatemala: Measles outbreak death toll rises to 26

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:16

Guatemala City, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from measles in Guatemala has risen to 26, with 27,145 laboratory-confirmed cases, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health and Social Assistance.

Russia develops collagen films for corneal restoration

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:16

Moscow, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Russian scientists have developed an effective method for creating collagen films for culturing corneal cells, the Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported.

Panama: Exclusion of independent lawmakers rejected

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:16

Panama City, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Lawmakers from the independent caucuses "Vamos" and "Seguimos" rejected the decision by Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino to exclude them from a meeting with the National Assembly's leadership and parliamentary group heads.

BRICS nations need greater exchange of agricultural experiences

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:16

Moscow, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) BRICS nations need to more actively exchange successful practices and research-based solutions for farmers, expert Phokela Maponya told the multinational channel TVBrics.

Brazil: Native fruit gatherers defend their territory

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:15

Brasilia, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Gatherers of the native *mangaba* fruit in the Brazilian state of Sergipe are fighting to preserve their traditional territory against the encroachment of real estate speculation.

Dominican Republic: Another day of intense heat due to Saharan dust

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:15

Santo Domingo, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic is experiencing another day of high temperatures and the presence of Saharan dust, a phenomenon that keeps the heat index high and increases health risks.

Iranian MP states Tehran will protect Hormuz by force

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:15

Tehran, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that his country would maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz by force following a new round of US attacks on Iranian territory.

Uruguay: Poor conditions in elderly care homes revealed

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:15

Montevideo, July 12 (Prensa Latina) The discovery of an unlicensed elderly care home in a Montevideo neighborhood highlights the substandard conditions found in many such facilities across the country.

Russia attacks Ukrainian port infrastructure with missiles and drones

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:15

Moscow, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces carried out a combined missile and drone attack on two ports in southern Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense reported.

Panama to host global forum on wetland conservation

Published on: July 13, 2026
10:15

Panama City, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Panama will host the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, one of the world's leading gatherings dedicated to protecting these ecosystems and biodiversity.

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