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Syrian authorities seize 25 million Captagon pills

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:35

Damascus, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Interior Ministry announced the dismantling of a drug trafficking network and the seizure of 25 million Captagon pills, in an operation considered one of the largest of its kind in the country.

Uruguayans march for truth and justice for missing persons

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:34

Montevideo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The 31st annual March of Silence convenes thousands of Uruguayans to demand truth and justice for the 205 people who were detained and disappeared during the dictatorship that ruled the country.

Laos: Cuban ambassador emphasizes validity of Revolution

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:34

Vientiane, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ambassador to this nation, Enna Viant, affirmed that the validity of the Cuban Revolution is evident in every act of resistance, every act of justice, and every gesture of solidarity, grounded in Marti's ideal of "Homeland is Humanity."

China and Russia use yuan or rubles in most transactions

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:34

Beijing, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that all Russia-China trade transactions are practically conducted in yuan or rubles, without resorting to the US dollar.

Selected Works of Fidel Castro, Vietnam’s gift on his 100th birthday

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:34

Hanoi, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The publication by the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House of the Selected Works of Fidel Castro is the best gift from Vietnam to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution on his 100th birthday.

Guatemala and Cuba reaffirm importance of Trade Agreement

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:33

Guatemala City, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Just over 25 years after the Guatemala-Cuba Partial Scope Agreement came into effect, the importance of leveraging these trade instruments was reaffirmed in this capital.

Diaz-Canel accuses US of trying to discredit leader Raul Castro

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:21

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejected the United States' accusation against the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raul Castro, and asserted that Washington is attempting to discredit a hero of the island.

Cuban writers’ gathering honors Francisco Lopez Sacha’s legacy

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:20

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Culture highlighted the importance of the "Contar con Sacha" (Telling with Sacha) Writers' Gathering in Matanzas province, where they will pay tribute to Cuban writer Francisco Lopez Sacha.

Cuba brings forward end of school year amid intensified blockade

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:20

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Education Naima Ariatne Trujillo Barreto announced the adjustments planned for the end of the 2025-2026 school year, due to the impact of the intensified blockade imposed by the United States government.

Cuban Foreign Minister rejects Marco Rubio’s statements

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:20

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is once again attempting to blame the Cuban government for the harm the U.S. administration inflicts on the Cuban people.

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