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Brazilian Center for Cuban Studies calls to lift U.S. blockade

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:29

Brasilia, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) — The Center for Cuban Studies at the University of Brasilia has called for an end to the blockade that the United States currently keeps on Cuba, and has urged the United Nations to defend the Caribbean nation’s sovereignty.

Cuban FM emphasizes strong rejection of the blockade in digital spac

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:29

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said today that seven out of ten publications in the international digital conversation denounce the US economic blockade, while only 0.2% of messages defend these measures.

US order against Raul Castro is a political act, says Mexico

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:14

Mexico City, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, today described the new legal action launched in Miami against the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro, as a political issue related to the November election in the United States.

Cuba highlights its cultural identity in China,denounces the blockade

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:14

Beijing, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) With an exchange between artists and works from China and Cuba, both countries celebrated today in this capital the Day of Cuban Culture, a day dedicated to promoting mutual knowledge and strengthening ties among their peoples.

Japan launches mission to explore Mars’s moon

Published on: October 20, 2026
12:31

Tokyo, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Japan launched an H3 rocket on Tuesday carrying a spacecraft to explore a moon of Mars and return samples to Earth by 2031, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reported.

AU closely monitors political and security situation in DRC

Published on: October 20, 2026
12:30

Addis Ababa, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stated on Tuesday that he is closely monitoring political developments and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Heritage tourism highlights in Cuba

Published on: October 20, 2026
12:29

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Heritage tourism now stands out as one of the elements to attract travelers to Cuba, due to the protection of this value on this island.

Iran summons German ambassador over allegations of attacks

Published on: October 20, 2026
10:44

Tehran, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Iran summoned German Ambassador to Tehran, Axel Dittmann, on Tuesday to lodge a formal protest over allegations linking the country to an alleged plot to carry out attacks on Israeli organizations' leaders on German territory.

Indonesia calls for urgent UN reform

Published on: October 20, 2026
09:59

Jakarta, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Indonesia urged a UN reform to strengthen multilateralism, expand developing countries' participation in international decision-making, and address 21st-century global challenges.

Lula holds campaign walks in Maranhao and Bahia

Published on: October 20, 2026
09:44

Brasília, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President and reelection candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads campaign walks on Tuesday in Sao Luis, the capital of Maranhao, and in the Sao Francisco Valley region, between the states of Bahia and Pernambuco.

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