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Former Peruvian ambassador calls to defend Cuba at UN

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:29

Lima, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Former Peruvian ambassador Hugo Otero stated that his fellow citizens and all Latin Americans must defend Cuba’s sovereignty, in the context of the upcoming debate on the blockade at the United Nations General Assembly.

President Lula signs law in support of Brazilian micro-entrepreneurs

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:29

Brasilia, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law that forgives tax debts for small-scale entrepreneurs and progressively raises the annual revenue threshold for eligibility under the individual micro-entrepreneur (MEI) regime. The legislation, approved last week by the National Congress, is part of the "Prospera MEI" program—an initiative designed to facilitate financial regularization, expand growth opportunities, and improve access to resources for self-employed workers.

Cuban Ambassador to the Holy See decries genocidal blockade

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:29

Vatican City, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) — Cuba’s Ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodriguez, denounced the genocidal nature of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on his country by the United States, noting its intensification since the beginning of this year.

Cubans residing in Venezuela reaffirm the island’s sovereignty

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:29

Caracas, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) — The Association of Cubans Residing in Venezuela (Accreven) has reaffirmed that Cuba’s sovereignty, dignity, and self-determination are neither negotiable nor subject to the dictates of any foreign power.

Brazilian Committee supports Cuba and Raul Castro

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:14

Brasilia, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) — The General Abreu e Lima Anti-Imperialist Committee of Brazil has expressed its solidarity with Cuba and revolutionary leader Raul Castro, while rejecting the blockade maintained by the United States against the Caribbean island.

Russia: Method developed to extend food preservation

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:14

Moscow, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at Russia’s Kabardino-Balkarian State University have created a model that will help produce reliable materials for food storage, the RIA Novosti agency reported.

Paraguayans launch campaign supporting Cuba

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:14

Asuncion, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) — The Paraguay-Cuba Solidarity Coordinating Committee is spearheading a campaign to urge President Santiago Pena’s government to vote in favor of a UN resolution that condemns the United States blockade and demands its lifting.

Cuban Minister of Energy assesses working visit to Moa municipality

Published on: October 22, 2026
15:14

Holguin, Cuba, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) — The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) is currently promoting alternatives for energy sovereignty and local production in this eastern Cuban province to mitigate the severe impact of the U.S. blockade.

Cuban Ambassador to Brazil rejects controversial UN event

Published on: October 22, 2026
14:59

Brasilia, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) – Cuba’s ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, has criticized an event organized by the United States at the United Nations headquarters in New York, denouncing U.S. diplomatic maneuvers directed against his country.

AI and local development in Cuba addressed by scholars

Published on: October 22, 2026
12:44

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Academics Michael Feito and Maydel Gomez discussed the foundations, implications, and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) for fostering local development during the 4th International Scientific Convention at the "Carlos Rafael Rodriguez" University of Cienfuegos.

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