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Bolivia: Social organizations postpone union march to La Paz

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:03

La Paz, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Amid high tensions, social organizations postponed a massive march to the capital until Friday to protest government measures, such as eliminating the diesel subsidy.

El Niño-linked storms cause losses in Uruguay

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:01

Montevideo, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Storms and rainfall in Uruguay have caused the loss of nearly 40% of greenhouse-grown produce, according to Jose Saavedra, president of the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM).

Angolan President to inaugurate memorial for conflict victims

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:01

Luanda, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) President Joao Lourenco returned to Luanda to Open a Memorial to the Victims of Political Conflicts in Angola, located in the New Marginal area next to the Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Memorial.

Dominican Republic reviews national security and defense plans

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:01

Santo Domingo, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Defense is reviewing national security and defense plans to align them with current scenarios, as part of an assessment of the Armed Forces' operational capabilities, the ministry announced.

TSE chief to meet Lula and Flavio campaigns

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:00

Brasilia, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Kassio Nunes Marques, president of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE), is expected to meet with representatives from the campaigns of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, amid escalating legal disputes.

Lula confirmed for Brazilian election debates

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:00

Brasilia, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will participate in televised debates ahead of the runoff election against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Edinho Silva, a leader of the Workers' Party (PT), confirmed.

President of Djibouti acknowledges Cuban people’s resilience

Published on: October 14, 2026
09:00

Djibouti, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) The President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, acknowledged the resilience of the Cuban people and the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation after receiving the credentials of Cuban ambassador, Julio Cresar Sanchez Martinez.

Nearly four million Syrian refugees return home

Published on: October 14, 2026
08:59

Damascus, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) More than 3.8 million Syrians have returned home since December 2024, United Nations Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Mohamed Yahya reported, cited by the press.

Chile pays tribute to Palestinian people through art

Published on: October 14, 2026
08:59

Santiago, Chile, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) In Chile, home to the largest Palestinian community outside the Arab world, the rejection of the Israeli genocide in Gaza takes many forms, primarily through popular marches but also through art.

Israel forces Palestinian families to demolish homes

Published on: October 14, 2026
08:58

Ramallah, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Israeli authorities forced two Palestinian families in occupied East Jerusalem to demolish three homes at their own expense, citing a lack of building permits, the Jerusalem Governorate reported.

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