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Montevideo hosts world forum on political communication

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Montevideo, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The 24th World Summit on Political Communication is being held in this capital from Tuesday to Thursday, with the participation of experts and politicians from around the world.

Alicia Lira nominated for Human Rights Award in Chile

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Santiago, Chile, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Alicia Lira, president of Chile's Association of Relatives of Executed Politicians (AFEP), has been nominated for the National Human Rights Award, granted since 2011 to prominent Chilean figures in the defense of citizens' rights. Alicia has waged a struggle for over 40 years for truth, justice, and reparations for the victims of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship (1973-1990) and has spearheaded several lawsuits against those responsible for crimes against humanity.

Panama resumes investigation into 1994 terrorist attack

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Panama City, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian justice resumes proceedings today to try Ali Jalil, the main suspect in the terrorist attack known as the Alas Chiricanas case, 32 years ago.

Israel has killed more than 72,500 Palestinians in Gaza since 2023

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Ramala, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) At least 72,560 Palestinians have died in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli aggression, which began on October 7, 2023, the territory's Ministry of Health reported.

Euskadi sends medical supplies to Cuba

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Madrid, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Medical supplies for Cuba were acquired in Euskadi, in the northern Basque Country, thanks to a private donation and previous fundraising efforts, the campaign's organizers informed on Tuesday.

Italy highlights increasing supprot to Cuba amid US pressure

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Rome, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) During a meeting in this capital with Italian solidarity groups and associations of Cuban residents in this nation, the growing support for the island was highlighted in the face of increasing US pressure that the Caribbean country is currently facing.

MONUSCO reaffirms commitment to peace and security in DRC

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Kinshasa, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), James Swan, reaffirmed the force's commitment to peace and security in the country.

Uruguayan school shooting threats taken seriously

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Montevideo, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Education authorities and the Ministry of the Interior are taking seriously the increase in threats of shootings at high schools and technical schools in Uruguay.

Cuba: Exhibition honors Fidel Castro’s link to Casa de las Americas

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Havana, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American Gallery at Casa de las Americas in this capital hosts the opening of the exhibition "The Century of Fidel," one of the offerings in the program for the 66th edition of the cultural institution's Literary Prize.

FAO assesses agri-food effects of Middle East conflict

Published on: April 21, 2026
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Rome, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) assessed the serious impact of the current conflict in the Middle East on the world's agri-food systems, according to a press release issued today.

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