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Repeal of decree protecting Dominican rice production condemned

Published on: October 12, 2026
08:14

Santo Domingo, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Labor (PCT) of the Dominican Republic condemned the repeal of Decree 693-24, which protected national rice production, and accused the government of favoring United States interests.

Brazilian electoral authorities reinstate Lula support channel

Published on: October 12, 2026
08:13

Brasilia, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Ricardo Villas Boas Cueva, the Inspector General of the Electoral Justice system, suspended the order to remove the "Exercito do Lula" (Lula's Army) channel from WhatsApp; the channel is linked to the campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sheinbaum highlights education’s role in Mexico’s transformation

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:59

Mexico City, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that education is the heart of Mexico's transformation—as it opens doors, fosters equality, and shuts out violence—while inaugurating a higher education center.

Dominican social organizations march demandig basic services

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:59

Santo Domingo, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Social and community organizations marched in Higuey, in the Dominican province of La Altagracia, to demand solutions regarding the shortage of potable water, deficiencies in healthcare services, and the lack of decent housing.

US Blockade and solidarity with Cuba prompt gathering in Italy

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:59

Rome, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Condemnation of the US blockade on Cuba and the importance of strengthening solidarity with the island brought together over a hundred Italians at a meeting organized by the newspaper *Il Manifesto*.

Cubans residing in Panama reaffirm defense of the homeland

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:59

Panama City, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) The Marti Association of Cubans Residing in Panama (Amcrp) reaffirmed its commitment to defending the homeland in the face of the intensification of coercive measures imposed by the United States more than six decades ago.

Diaz-Canel extols historical memory before ideological agression

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:59

Havana, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with Cuban historians, highlighting the defense of historical memory as a pillar of national independence in the face of contemporary ideological aggression, the newspaper *Granma* reported.

Ukraine imposes new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:59

Kyiv, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a series of decrees imposing new sanctions on individuals and entities from the Russian Federation.

Pinar del Rio keeps winning pace in Cuban baseball

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:44

Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Oct. 12 (Prensa Latina) The team of Pinar del Rio its winning streak to six games and retained the lead in the Western Division of Cuba's 65th National Baseball Series.

Chile launches graphic book about Fidel Castro

Published on: October 12, 2026
07:44

Santiago, Chile, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) The Nunca Mas publisher, dedicated to preserving memory and human rights, launched in Chile the book "Fidel Cien Años" (Fidel One Hundred Years), which compiles photos, posters, and illustrations of the revolutionary leader from different periods of his life.

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