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Nicaragua’s draft budget focuses on poverty reduction

Published on: October 16, 2026
11:14

Managua, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The draft General Budget of the Republic of Nicaragua for 2027 will allocate 64.7 percent of public spending to poverty reduction programs.

“Ciudad del Che” Literary Award presented in Central Cuba

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Santa Clara, Oct 16 (Prensa-Latina) — The “Ciudad del Che” (City of Che) Poetry Prize and the 2026 Literary Grant were presented as part of the National Culture Days in Cuba.

Official figures on housing deficit questioned in Dominican Republic

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Santo Domingo, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The *Fuerza del Pueblo* (FP) party has questioned the Dominican government's methodology for calculating the housing deficit, pointing out discrepancies between the figures provided by President Luis Abinader and those from the Ministry of Housing.

“Nicaragua Exporta” strengthens trade ties

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Managua, Oct. 16 (Prensa Latina) The second edition of the "Nicaragua Exporta 2026" platform kicked off with the participation of over 300 national and international delegates.

Lula proposes free public transport on weekends

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Brasilia, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that he will submit a proposed constitutional amendment to Congress to guarantee free public transport on weekends throughout the country.

Tribute to Fidel Castro at Mexican party meeting

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Mexico City, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The 183rd Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Popular Socialist Party of Mexico dedicated a session to honoring the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the centenary of his birth.

Qatar decries opening of a Colombian embassy in Jerusalem

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:59

Doha, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Qatar condemned the opening of Colombia's Embassy in Jerusalem, stating it contravenes international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, specifically Security Council Resolution 478 adopted in 1980.

Cuban Baseball: Granma team shakes up standings in the East

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:14

Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The team of Granma Alazanes defeated the squad of Santiago de Cuba Avispas 6-2, narrowing the gap in the Eastern Zone of the 65th National Baseball Series.

Nicaragua celebrates Cuban Culture Day

Published on: October 16, 2026
10:14

Managua, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua celebrated Cuban Culture Day with a concert at Sala Mayor of the Ruben Dario National Theater to remember the first time the National Anthem was interpreted on the island 158 years ago.

Cuba commits to energy sovereignty

Published on: October 16, 2026
09:59

Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated that the nation is committed to energy sovereignty despite the blockade imposed by the United States government.

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