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International Biennial of Political Humor opens in Havana

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:31

Havana, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) The 2nd International Biennial of Political Humor begins at Galeria 23 y 12 in the neighborhood of El de Vedado in this capital, with the awarding ceremony and remarks by Cuban intellectual Abel Prieto, president of the Casa de las Americas cultural center.

Colombian President to attend UN Security Council session

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:31

Bogota, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) President Gustavo Petro will travel to the United Nations headquarters in New York to attend a Security Council session, whose presidency Colombia holds during this month.

Cuban Government congratulates jurists on their National Day

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:23

Havana, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel recognized the work of Cuban jurists who are celebrating their National Day in honor of the independence patriot and lawyer Ignacio Agramonte.

Panama Ballet Fest 2026 closes, Cuba’s participation stands out

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:23

Panama City, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The first edition of the Panama Ballet Fest 2026 concluded in this capital city after a week of intense artistic activity that brought together a hundred leading figures in dance from 11 countries.

Cuban Deputy FM in Zimbabwe for Forum Defending the UN Charter

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:23

Harare, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodriguez Perdomo arrived in Zimbabwe to attend the 4th Meeting of National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter.

Diaz-Canel thanks Mexico and Belize for solidarity with Cuba

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:23

Havana, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed his gratitude for the solidarity shown by Mexico and Belize following the arrival of a shipment of 1,700 tons of food and basic supplies to support the Cuban people.

US people stick to lifting blockade and military threat on Cuba

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:22

Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) At least 35 organizations and unions supported a peaceful protest in Los Angeles calling for the lifting of the blockade and an end to the military threats being waged by the United States government against Cuba.

Cuban President acknowledges progress in cancer drugs

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:22

Havana, June 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the reactivation of production of 16 cytostatic drugs for cancer patients at the AICA Laboratories plant, a development that guarantees health sovereignty.

India prepares for BRICS Summit in September

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:22

New Delhi, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) India, which holds the BRICS presidency this year, is preparing for the Summit scheduled for September, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri affirmed at a recent event on neuroscience organized by the intergovernmental bloc.

China rejects EU questioning of industrial dependence

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:21

Beijing, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) China rejected a proposal put forward by the European Union to reduce the so-called supply chain dependence linked to the Asian country and defended the mutually beneficial nature of bilateral economic ties.

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