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Cuban workers to receive increased minimum wage in August

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:25

Havana, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced that workers on the Caribbean island will receive an increased minimum wage in August.

Cuba proposes reforms to expand foreign investment

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:24

Havana, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government has proposed expanding foreign investment, easing trade restrictions, and allowing foreign bank accounts, as part of the reforms announced by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero.

Cuba prioritizes electric car imports

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:24

Havana, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) With the shift in its energy matrix focused on the use of renewable sources, the Cuban government has proposed authorizing the direct, non-commercial import of 100% electric cars by individuals.

Cuban Government proposes strategic economic transformations

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:24

Havana, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero stated that the country is facing its most complex moment since the Special Period and announced economic transformations to preserve socialism.

Cuba: Defending the socialist homeland is a priority

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:24

Havana, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero affirmed that defending the socialist homeland is the priority, as he presented reforms impacting the country's statistical system, control mechanisms, and legal framework.

Pakistan leader postpones visit to Switzerland for Iran-US meeting

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:19

Islamabad, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his visit to Switzerland for a meeting on the Middle East crisis, following recent developments related to negotiations between Iran and the United States, the press reported on Friday.

France demands end to Israeli aggression against Lebanon

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:08

Paris, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot demanded an end to the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and called on the United States to pressure Tel Aviv to that effect.

African entity and IOM address the impact of climate change

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:08

Baku, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) agreed in Azerbaijan to collaborate on mitigating the impact of climate change on the displacement of people.

Indian Communist Party reiterates commitment to solidarity with Cuba

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:08

New Delhi, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) reiterated its commitment to supporting Cuba in the face of the growing threat posed by the United States against the Caribbean nation's humanitarian social project.

Calm returns to Niger’s capital after Islamist attack

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:07

Niamey, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) This capital city is returning to its normal rhythm, hours after an attack by an Islamist commando unit against the country's main airport.

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