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Haiti grants tax exemptions to boost energy transition

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:19

Port-au-Prince, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian government has exempted its economic institutions from paying 200 million gourdes (US$1.5 million) in taxes to boost its ongoing energy transition process, the newspaper Le Nouvelliste reported.

Thai Prime Minister’s visit strengthens ties with Vietnam

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:19

Hanoi, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The official visit to Vietnam, which started on Monday by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, will contribute to strengthening the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, recently elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Syria and Jordan restrict air traffic after regional escalation

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:19

Damascus, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Syrian and Jordanian authorities adopted on Monday measures to restrict air traffic following the launch of Iranian missiles against Israel, amid a new escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Kim Jong-un welcomes Xi Jinping to DPRK

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:19

Pyongyang, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping participated on Monday in an official welcoming ceremony hosted by Kim Jong-un, Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Donation arrives in Cuba from Mexico and Belize

Published on: June 7, 2026
16:16

Havana, Jun 7 (PL) The commercial vessel Asian Katra arrived at the port of Havana, in Regla municipality, with a donation from Mexico and Belize.

Panama closely monitors impact of intense rains and landslides

Published on: June 7, 2026
16:16

Panama City, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian authorities have warned that they remain vigilant due to increased rainfall affecting much of the country, which has caused landslides, river overflows, and flooding.

Brazil: Obstacles to abortion for rape victims denounced

Published on: June 7, 2026
16:16

Brasilia, June 7 (Prensa Latina) Feminist and human rights organizations in Brazil are preparing a national day of mobilizations against a law that, they denounce, hinders access to legal abortion for rape victims.

Peru’s runoff election began smoothly with some reports of delays

Published on: June 7, 2026
16:15

Lima, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The decisive election of a new president of Peru began with some reports of delays in the opening of polling stations or the arrival of poll workers, in an atmosphere of calm and order.

France foresees possible EU sanctions on Israeli settlers

Published on: June 7, 2026
16:15

Paris, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) could approve new measures against Israeli settlers involved in serious and systematic abuses against Palestinians, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced.

Oil spill in Persian Gulf threatens Southern Iranian coast

Published on: June 7, 2026
16:15

Tehran, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) An oil spill caused by damage to the refinery on the Iranian island of Lavan is threatening the marine ecosystem and the southern coast of Iran, according to the country's environmental authorities.

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