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2nd PCC Plenary Session opens on Saturday

Published on: October 23, 2021
08:55

Havana, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) will hold its 2nd Plenary Session on Saturday and Sunday, in order to assess the implementation of 8th Congress' agreements and other issues.

Biden to face serious challenges in the US Congress

Published on: October 1, 2021
13:13

Washington, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) United States President Joe Biden is facing as of Friday serious challenges in Congress after the approval on Thursday of the extension of the budget that prevented the partial shutdown of the government.

Congress in Bolivia calls for trial against former President Añez

Published on: September 20, 2021
12:02

La Paz, Sept 20 (Prensa Latina) The 15th Congress of the six Federations of the Tropic of the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia, called for a trial against former President Jeanine Añez, leader of Movement Toward Socialism, Evo Morales, revealed on Monday.

President Biden urges Congress to clamp down on climate change

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:27

Washington, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress to quickly approve the infrastructure bill that includes measures to reduce the climate change impact on the country.

Democrats roll out .5 trillion budget bill and infrastructure plan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:54

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to .5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.

Congress of Mexico keeps debating revocation of mandate

Published on: August 19, 2021
12:35

Mexico, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The debate on the bill to revoke mandates to judge a sitting president was resumed in the Mexican Congress after the opposition previously blocked its approval.

Biden defends Afghanistan pullout amid mounting bipartisan backlash

Published on: August 18, 2021
09:45

Washington, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden is getting little cover from Congress, even among Democrats, as he faces broad backlash over his handling of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan, local media outlets reported on Wednesday.

US Congress could prevent Trump from running in 2024 elections

Published on: August 16, 2021
10:08

Washington, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) US Congress has elements to prevent former President Donald Trump from running in 2024 presidential elections, experts warned.

Biden urges U.S. Congress to reduce drug prices

Published on: August 12, 2021
13:45

Washington, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) U.S. President Joe Biden will today urge Congress to allow Medicare social program to negotiate drug prices directly with the pharmaceutical industry.

CDC issues new ban on evictions of most US renters after protest

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday has issued a new 60-day moratorium on rental evictions, a move the United States public health agency said would protect around 90% of US citizens.

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