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China denounces incursion by US vessel in South China Sea

Published on: October 20, 2026
09:44

Beijing, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) China denounced Tuesday the unauthorized entry of a US military vessel into waters near Xianbin Reef in the Nansha Islands, stating it had deployed naval forces to track and monitor the craft.

Iran’s FM says Europe is paying price for its miscalculations

Published on: October 20, 2026
09:44

Tehran, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Europe, like the United States, is paying the price for its miscalculations, arguing that its policies have contributed to wars and other problems globally.

Cubans celebrate National Culture Day

Published on: October 20, 2026
09:44

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Music, cinema, dance, theater, and literature converge nationwide on Tuesday to celebrate Cuban Culture Day and commemorate the first time that the "Bayamo Anthem" was sung on October 20, 1868.

Nicaraguan solidarity group backs Cuba and rejects US blockade

Published on: October 20, 2026
09:44

Managua, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) The Nicaraguan solidarity group "Love for Cuba" expressed support for the island and rejected initiatives aimed at discrediting the Caribbean nation, while also demanding an end to the blockade the United States currently maintains.

Students’ prominent role in Brazilian political landscape highlighted

Published on: October 19, 2026
12:44

Brasilia, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) — The student movement in Brazil is regaining a prominent role in defense of democracy and public education as the country heads toward the second round of the presidential elections, a student leader noted.

Caetano Veloso and other Brazilian artists sing for democracy

Published on: October 19, 2026
12:29

Brasilia, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Copacabana Beach brought together thousands of people for a musical event in support of democracy, organized by singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso. The gathering united artists, students, and supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sales for Mother’s Day in Argentina decline once again

Published on: October 19, 2026
12:29

Buenos Aires, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Mother’s Day in Argentina was not a positive occasion for retailers—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises—as sales fell once again, dealing another blow to this already beleaguered economic sector.

Santiago stands first in Eastern Zone of Cuban Baseball

Published on: October 19, 2026
12:29

Santiago de Cuba, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) — The team of Santiago de Cuba "Avispas" (Wasps) defeated the team of Granma team 15-5 by thevmercy-rule, thus taking sole possession of the lead in the Eastern Zone of the 65th National Baseball Series.

China protests Takaichi’s Yasukuni Shrine offerings

Published on: October 19, 2026
12:28

Beijing, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) China rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and lodged a formal protest with Tokyo.

Uruguay’s FA reaffirms anti-imperialist stance, opposes oligarchies

Published on: October 19, 2026
11:59

Montevideo, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) — Uruguay’s Frente Amplio (Broad Front) has reaffirmed its anti-oligarchic, anti-imperialist, anti-patriarchal, and anti-racist principles as the guiding tenets of its ongoing political action.

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