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Thousands of cancer patients need to leave Gaza for treatment

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:29

Ramallah, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Some 20,000 cancer patients are currently waiting to leave the Gaza Strip to receive adequate treatment, Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Nada, director of the territory's Cancer Center, warned.

Pope Leo XIV calls for talks between the US and Cuba

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:28

Rome, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Italian news outlets highlighted Pope Leo XIV's concern over the serious consequences of the United States' new measures against Cuba, and his call for dialogue to ease tensions between the two nations.

Spain reaffirms commitment to Lebanon’s stability

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:25

Madrid, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed Spain's commitment to Lebanon's stability and highlighted the strength of bilateral relations.

Cuban dancers from Acosta Danza Academy take their art to the UAE

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:24

Havana, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Several students from the Acosta Danza Academy, founded in Cuba by renowned dancer Carlos Acosta, are currently in the United Arab Emirates to perform the piece "De punta a cabo" at Spark. Dubai 2026.

Ex-US religious leader says end blockade, Cuba is not a threat

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:23

Washington, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Jim Winkler, former president of the National Council of Churches of Christ, told Prensa Latina that the blockade is an instrument of economic terrorism used by the United States against Cuba and must end.

DRC and UAE to sign economic partnership agreement

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:22

Kinshasa, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will sign on Monday a comprehensive economic partnership agreement at the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace in Abu Dhabi, the Congolese Presidency informed.

Hundreds protest in Puerto Rico outside three military bases

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:21

San Juan, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of people demonstrated at three locations in Puerto Rico, convened by the Solidarity Network with Venezuela, in support of that South American nation and Cuba, amid US harassment.

Trump’s measure against Cuba calls forth international rejection

Published on: February 2, 2026
08:50

Havana, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) A broad wave of international rejection continues against the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump, which imposes tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, a measure described as genocidal by several organizations and prominent figures.

Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Perez takes off in Val-de-Reuil

Published on: February 1, 2026
13:46

Paris, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Perez inaugurated the winter indoor season with a victory at the Meeting de l’Eure in Val-de-Reuil, thanks to a jump of 14.65 meters that puts her in the world lead for the season.

Latin American Confederation of State Workers decries hostility on Cu

Published on: February 1, 2026
13:33

Buenos Aires, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of State Workers (CLATE), which represents some 100 unions, expressed its condemnation of the latest attack by the United States government against Cuba.

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