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Nicaragua withdraws from the Central American Parliament

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:59

Managua, Oct. 6 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua has decided to immediately end its membership in Parlacen, deeming that the regional body has failed to fulfill the objectives and functions for which it was created, announced Co-President Rosario Murillo.

Dominican lawyer calls for avoiding excessive police force

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:59

Santo Domingo, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Dominican lawyer Luis Yepez Suncar warned of the need to ensure that the fight against crime does not lead to the disproportionate or illegitimate use of force by the police.

Nicaragua reinforces its right to peace, says co-president

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:59

Managua, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Co-President Rosario Murillo stated that the country is reinforcing its right to peace, highlighting the role of faith, religious traditions, and hard work in building a more prosperous society.

Lula claims anti-establishment candidacy, keeps confidence in winning

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:59

Brasilia, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated he is convinced he will win the runoff election and asserted that his candidacy represents the "anti-establishment" option, after trailing Flavio Bolsonaro in the first round.

Study reveals microplastics in Almendares River and Havana Bay

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:44

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) An international team of researchers and the Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos (CEAC) have completed the first detailed analysis of microplastics in sediments from the Almendares River and Havana Bay.

Che’s legacy and solidarity with Cuba discussed in Italy

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:44

Rome, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Abel Prieto, president of Cuba’s Casa de las Américas, described the discussion held with Italians—mostly young people—regarding the significance of Ernesto "Che" Guevara as inspiring due to its ethical dimension.

Mecca Alliance activates joint defense agreement

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:14

Riyadh, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Mecca Alliance on Tuesday announced it would implement a defense agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan and appoint Noman Mahmood as the first Secretary-General for a three-year term.

Gaza women and girls face death and serious health risks

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:14

Ramallah, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Since the start of war, women and girls in the Gaza Strip have faced high risks of death, injury, displacement, malnutrition, and deteriorating reproductive health, Palestinian sources and international bodies reported on Tuesday.

Spain, last European Left bastion, heads to polls

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:14

Madrid, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Although political labels can sometimes sound grandiloquent, the fact is Spain is likely the last European Left bastion, soon heading to general elections.

Cuts hinder search for children stolen during dictatorship in chile

Published on: October 6, 2026
12:14

Santiago, Chile, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Children and Mothers of Silence Foundation has been dedicated, for 12 years, to searching for some 20,000 Chilean children stolen during the dictatorship, an effort now hampered by government budget cuts.

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