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Lambda variant is not predominant worldwide, WHO says

Published on: August 5, 2021
07:15

Geneva, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday assured that Covid-19 Lambda variant is not predominant in the world.

Green tea reduces visceral body fat, scientists say

Published on: August 5, 2021
07:15

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Green tea, one of the world´s most consumed and healthy beverages, is capable of reducing visceral fat, Journal of Functional Foods reported.

Lula remains leader of polls heading to elections in Brazil

Published on: August 5, 2021
03:32

Brasilia, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads the isolated simulations of the first round of the 2022 elections in Brazil, according to an investigation by the consulting firm Quest Consulting and Genial Bank, published here.

Chilean Government seeks to moderate increase in fuel prices

Published on: August 5, 2021
00:30

Santiago, Chile, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Ministry of Finance reported that it has made adjustments in methods to set fuel prices, after 35 weeks of rising gasoline prices.

Fuel prices increase in South Africa

Published on: August 5, 2021
00:15

Pretoria, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Since Wednesday, South Africa has increased the retail prices of the main fuels, after a decision adopted by the Ministry of Energy.

Appointment of military chiefs clears up speculations in Peru

Published on: August 4, 2021
17:40

Lima, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The appointment of new chiefs of the Armed Forces of Peru seems to clear up speculations today about turbulence in the barracks after the election of the new president, Pedro Castillo.

Venezuela’s Public Ministry rejects interference by OAS

Published on: August 4, 2021
17:02

Caracas, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Public Prosecutor's Office rejected on Wednesday the attempt of the Organization of American States (OAS) to interfere in the preliminary examination of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on a case related to the country.

Experts relate peak of myopia cases in children with lockdown

Published on: August 4, 2021
16:57

London, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) A greater number of hours spent in front of computers with screens brought with it a peak of myopia cases of children in Covid-19 times, a specialized magazine reported on Wednesday.

Mexico sued the US for arms trafficking and damages

Published on: August 4, 2021
16:52

Mexico, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard, confirmed today the lawsuit presented by the national government to the United States for arms trafficking and the damage it causes to the country.

Cuba strengthens restrictive measures to control Covid-19

Published on: August 4, 2021
16:22

Havana, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Cuba, Manuel Marrero, today insisted on restriction measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the eastern province of Guantánamo, a territory with a complex epidemiological situation.

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