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Cuban artist Lizt Alfonso receives international award in Mexico

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:03

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban director, dance teacher, and choreographer Lizt Alfonso received the Gaviota International Award at a recent ceremony in Mexico City, the company she directs announced.

Iran and US reach agreement to halt war

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:02

Tehran, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The United States and Iran announced the achievement of an agreement for the immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the opening of a new stage of negotiations aimed at reaching a definitive settlement.

India urges firm stance of solidarity with Cuba

Published on: June 16, 2026
20:51

New Delhi, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) M.A. Baby, Secretary General of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), CPI(M), urged a firm stance of solidarity with Cuba in the face of the siege and threat of military invasion by the United States.

Eurosatory defense exhibition opens under the Ukrainian conflict

Published on: June 16, 2026
20:50

Paris, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) With the participation of more than 2,600 exhibitors from 60 countries, the Eurosatory defense exhibition is currently on display on the outskirts of the capital, under the shadow of the Ukrainian conflict.

Putin calls for parliamentary elections on September 20

Published on: June 16, 2026
20:50

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin called for elections to the State Duma, or lower house of the Federal Parliament, to be held on September.

Prensa Latina marks 67th founding anniversary

Published on: June 16, 2026
20:48

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina (PL) marks its 67th anniversary on Tuesday, having established itself as one of the longest-running and most far-reaching news projects to emerge in Latin America during the 20th century.

Cuba to hold PCC Central Committee’s Special Plenary Session

Published on: June 16, 2026
20:47

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) agreed to convene a Special Plenary Session of its Central Committee.

Chile records nearly 400 homicides and 39 kidnappings in 2026

Published on: June 16, 2026
20:03

Santiago de Chile, jun 15 (Prensa Latina) A total of 396 homicides and 39 kidnappings occurred in Chile so far this year, according to a crime indicators report provided today by the Security Minister, Martín Arrau.

Colombia calls to ensure transparency in elections

Published on: June 16, 2026
19:53

Bogota, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Calls to safeguard the vote are multiplying in Colombia today, six days before citizens elect their next president between the far-right candidate Abelardo De la Espriella and the progressive Iván Cepeda.

Chile: Port workers call for strike due to lack of response to demand

Published on: June 16, 2026
19:53

Santiago, Chile, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The Confederation of Port Workers of Chile has called for a national strike due to the lack of response to several government commitments regarding pensions and other labor benefits.

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