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Shooting reported in France ahead of Saturday’s demonstrations

Published on: October 24, 2026
16:49

Paris, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a shooting west of the capital, as he provided details on the police deployment for this Saturday’s protests.

Influence of Dominican Maximo Gomez on Fidel Castro highlighted

Published on: October 23, 2026
12:31

Santo Domingo, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) The influence of Maximo Gomez on Fidel Castro’s revolutionary thought and his conception of guerrilla warfare was the focus of a panel discussion in the Dominican capital.

Philippines and the WHO strengthen cooperation ties

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:59

Manila, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Philippines and the World Health Organization (WHO) discussed measures to improve access to medicines, bolster epidemiological surveillance, and strengthen pandemic preparedness, the Philippine Department of Health reported.

Santiago’s Wasps fly alone at the top of Cuban baseball

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:59

Havana, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The "Avispas" (Wasps) of Santiago de Cuba have reclaimed sole possession of the lead in the Eastern Zone of the 65th National Baseball Series, following a 12-inning, 9-6 victory over Guantanamo and taking advantage of a stumble by Granma team against Holguin.

Brazilian artists reaffirm support for Lula in a live broadcast

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:59

Brasilia, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva brought together artists and influencers for a digital broadcast that drew over a million simultaneous viewers. The event was organized in collaboration with Federal Deputy Andre Janones, who manages the "Lula’s Army" (Ejército de Lula) WhatsApp channel.

Armenia confirms de facto withdrawal from CSTO

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:59

Yerevan, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Taalatbek Masadykov, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), affirmed that Armenia has de facto already withdrawn from the political-military alliance.

Russian diplomat says West seeks control over key maritime routes

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:59

Moscow, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Western nations aim to control key logistical routes across the world's oceans, despite their claims are entirely groundless, Russian diplomat Vladislav Maslennikov stated.

Argentine union federation calls for releasing Sahrawi prisoners

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:58

Buenos Aires, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Workers' Central Union (CTA-T) expressed solidarity and called for the release of nine Sahrawi political prisoners from the Gdeim Izik group; five of them are currently on an indefinite hunger strike.

Italian Communist Party backs ending of US blockade on Cuba

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:45

Rome, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Communist Party (PCI) has expressed its support for the lifting of the U.S. blockade on Cuba and has called on the public to show solidarity with the island ahead of the upcoming United Nations vote on the matter.

Cuban center attends global forum on shared waters in Indonesia

Published on: October 23, 2026
11:44

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos (CEAC) represented Cuba at the 11th Biennial International Waters Conference of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which concluded in Bali, Indonesia.

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