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Fujimori downplays adverse quick count in Peru’s runoff

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:21

Lima, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori downplayed the outcomes of two quick counts that showed a dead heat with a slight advantage for her rival, progressive Roberto Sanchez, in the presidential runoff.

Explosions reported in Tehran, air defenses activated

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:21

Tehran, June 8 (Prensa Latina) Several explosions were reported in Tehran, the Iranian capital, followed by the activation of air defense systems, amid escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel.

India laments renewed attacks in the Middle East

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:21

New Delhi, June 8 (Prensa Latina) India deeply regretted the renewed attacks in the Middle East and stated that the recent events are a cause of great concern for the international community.

Azerbaijan: Cuba attends 14th ADA Festival

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Baku, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban diplomatic mission participated in the 14th International ADA University Festival, the Caribbean nation's Ambassador to Baku, Carlos Valdes, told Prensa Latina.

El Nino has already begun and could impact Uruguay

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Montevideo, June 8 (Prensa Latina) The El Nino climate phenomenon has already begun and its effects could start to be felt in Uruguay, according to a forecast from the Brazilian meteorological consultancy, Metsul, a leading source in the region.

FAO states that global meat supply quadrupled in six decades

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Rome, June 8 (Prensa Latina) Between 1961 and 2022, the global supply of Terrestrial Animal Food (TASF) quadrupled, according to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Panama and Chile strengthen diplomatic and economic ties

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Panama City, June 8 (Prensa Latina) Panama's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Hoyos, concluded a working visit to Chile focused on institutional strengthening and boosting the country's strengths for economic development, it was reported.

Spain deplores the breakdown of the ceasefire in the Middle East

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Madrid, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Spanish government deplored the breakdown of the ceasefire in the Middle East and demanded that the parties respect it, without resorting to violence again.

Italian organizations join forces in solidarity with Cuba

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Rome, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of political, social, labor, and youth organizations from Italy signed in this capital, during a National Assembly of Solidarity with Cuba, a historic pact of unity in the ongoing struggle to defend that country.

US blockade against Cuba is unjust and inhumane, Chilean doctor says

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:20

Santiago, Chile, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Ariel Ramirez, president of the Chilean alumni association of the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM), warned about the current health effects of the extreme tightening of the United States blockade against Cuba.

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