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Vast majority of Chileans support tax reform

Published on: March 21, 2023
00:15

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Santiago, Chile, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) More than 80 percent of Chileans support a new tax reform in the country, according to the results of a Plaza Publica Cadem poll, published in this capital.

China increases its annual defense budget by 7.2%

Published on: March 5, 2023
08:31

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beijing, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) China reported an increase of 1.55 trillion yuan (224 billion dollars) in its annual defense budget, higher than that of 2022 and in line with the progress of economic recovery.

Joe Biden passes $858B defense bill days before deadline

Published on: December 23, 2022
15:56

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden on Friday signed Congress´ 2023 defense bill into law just before deadline, authorizing $858 billion in spending and overturning his administration´s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for service members.

European Union plans to increase military expenditures

Published on: December 9, 2022
00:30

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Brussels, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The high representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, said on Thursday that the bloc is planning to increase its defense expenditures by 70 billion euros by 2025.

EU to OK 1.2-bln euro for defense investment

Published on: December 5, 2022
17:14

By: Pavel López Lazo

Brussels, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission (EC) on Monday announced the first 1.2 billion euros (.25 billion) in investments from the European Defense Fund to work on a variety of next-generation military technology.

President Lasso grants houses to clear up doubts

Published on: November 23, 2022
15:12

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Quito, Nov 23 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso promoted granting 15,000 houses in 18 months of his administration, a figure considered modest if one takes into account his goal of building 450,000 houses.

Nicaragua’s budget will be approved with a focus on social investment

Published on: November 22, 2022
11:00

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Managua, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly (unicameral parliament) of Nicaragua will approve the general budget for 2023, which was presented last month to the legislature and is focused on social investments and the fight against poverty.

Vietnam’s Parliament approves salary and pension increases

Published on: November 12, 2022
00:30

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Hanoi, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the Resolution on the estimation of the state budget for 2023, which stipulates increases in salaries and pensions starting next July.

Mexican deputies approve 2023 budget

Published on: November 8, 2022
16:48

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Mexico City, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Budget Commission of the Chamber of Deputies finally approved the 2023 federal budget to be passed down to the plenary on Tuesday.

Syria allocates multimillion budget for social subsidy in 2023

Published on: October 26, 2022
09:37

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Damascus, Oct 26 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian government approved the allocation of a sum equivalent to 1.8 billion US dollars for social subsidy.

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