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Ecuador to hold 45 candidate debates for sectional elections

Published on: October 6, 2026
09:14

Quito, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The National Electoral Council (CNE) is preparing 45 mandatory debates for mayoral and prefectural candidates, to be held from November 12 to 26, ahead of the November 29 sectional elections.

Brazil: Senate begins debate on ending 6×1 work schedule

Published on: October 6, 2026
09:14

Brasilia, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Senate begins debating a Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule (six days of work followed by one day of rest) in the first plenary session dedicated to the initiative.

Colombia-Ecuador border faces a complex situation

Published on: October 6, 2026
09:14

Bogota, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The border between Colombia and Ecuador faces a complex humanitarian and security situation, marked by the convergence of shifting migration patterns, transnational crime, the presence of armed actors, illicit economies, and limited institutional capacity.

China boosts UN document on accessibility and human rights

Published on: October 6, 2026
09:14

Beijing, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Human Rights Council approved by consensus a resolution proposed by China and backed by 47 countries to boost accessibility and the full enjoyment of human rights, local media reported.

Cuba keeps Barbados Crime alive 50 years later

Published on: October 6, 2026
09:13

Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Cubans commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Crime of Barbados, a terrorist attack that claimed 73 lives and whose impunity shows the systematic aggression orchestrated by the United States.

Ethiopian president congratulated prime minister on his re-election

Published on: October 5, 2026
14:44

Addis Ababa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie, congratulated today Abiy Ahmed on his re-election as prime minister for a new five-year term.

Analyst highlights Nicaragua’s role in stability and cooperation

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:44

Managua, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua plays a significant role in the stability and security of Central America due to its geographic location and regional cooperation ties, stated analyst Stephen Sefton.

Labor movement must confront the right-wing advance in Latin America

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:44

Montevideo, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The trade union movement must confront the advance of right-wing forces in Latin America, stated Marcelo Abdala, president of the PIT-CNT.

Cuban Baseball: Champion Matanzas makes a successful debut

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:44

Matanzas, Cuba, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Matanzas Cocodrilos began their title defense with a 6-0 victory over the Cienfuegos Elefantes, marking the season opener for both teams in Cuba's 65th National Baseball Series.

Korean Week in Cuba highlights language, history, and traditions

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:44

Havana, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Hangul (the Korean language) represents the identity that the Korean people fought for centuries to keep and protect, stated Martha Cabrera, director of the Cuban project ArtCor, at the opening of the Korean Cultural Week in Cuba.

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