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Syrian authorities seize 25 million Captagon pills

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:13

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
09:13

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
09:13

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
09:12

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
09:12

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
09:12

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.

Dominican leader Miguel Mejia highlights Cuban people’s spirit

Published on: May 20, 2026
15:29

Santo Domingo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the United Left Movement (MIU) of the Dominican Republic, Miguel Mejia, emphasized that Cuba has withstood a criminal and inhumane blockade for 67 years, with severe economic and commercial repercussions.

Marti Statue in Colombo symbolizes enduring Sri Lanka-Cuba friendship

Published on: May 20, 2026
15:29

Colombo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, highlighted the statue of Jose Marti in this capital as an enduring symbol of freedom, dignity, intellectual courage, and lasting Sri Lanka-Cuba friendship.

Sustainability of Cuban yarn factory highlighted

Published on: May 20, 2026
15:29

Holguin, Cuba, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Inejiro Asanuma spinning mill in Holguin province is now utilizing factory waste in its commercial processes as part of a comprehensive strategy to promote a circular economy.

Cuban movie from Havana Film Festival to hit theaters

Published on: May 20, 2026
15:28

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) announced the release of the film "5 Love Stories and a Desperate Bolero," scheduled for May 29.

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