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Colombian Congress to receive economic reactivation measures

Published on: May 13, 2024
08:28

Bogotá, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, confirmed that the Government will submit proposals to Congress for the economic reactivation of the country to develop sectors such as agribusiness, tourism, housing, and manufacturing.

Colombia undertakes tourism investments in SW of the country

Published on: May 13, 2024
08:22

Bogotá, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Colombia is committed to the development of infrastructure and the promotion of tourism in Valle del Cauca (southwest of the country) through the approval of 35 projects in 2024 aiming, at improving the competitiveness of the sector.

Donald Trump might face 100M-plus tax bill

Published on: May 12, 2024
09:59

Washington, May 12 (Prensa Latina) Former President Donald Trump may face an IRS bill in excess of US$100 million after a government audit indicates he double-dipped on tax losses tied to a Chicago skyscrapers.

Cuban deputy prime minister thanks Saudi Fund for investments

Published on: May 10, 2024
12:23

Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas thanked the director of Local Content of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Abdulmohsen Al Khayal, for the projects being done by that institution in the country’s hydraulic sector.

Bolivia promotes energy integration in South America

Published on: May 10, 2024
07:37

La Paz, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The national government of Bolivia is advancing efforts to strengthen the electrical interconnection with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Paraguay, according to official information.

Colombian Government to support poor population in Cartagena

Published on: May 8, 2024
10:03

Bogotá, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Government will hold the "Government with Popular Neighborhoods" conference in Cartagena, in the north of the country, under the leadership of President Gustavo Petro, with the purpose of disclosing measures that will benefit the poor population.

Bolivian lawmakers are summoned to debate membership in MERCOSUR

Published on: May 8, 2024
09:57

La Paz, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Israel Huaytari, convened a session to debate the draft ratification of the Protocol of Accession of Bolivia to the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).

Colombian exports reported a 14 percent drop in March

Published on: May 7, 2024
14:33

Bogota, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's exports showed a 14.2% slump in past March compared to the same period in 2023, according to information disclosed on Tuesday by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).

Expert underscores visa-free impacts for Chinese tourists in Cuba

Published on: May 7, 2024
08:51

Beijing, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's announcement of a visa exemption for Chinese tourists will increase exchanges and strengthen bilateral relations in several sectors, a specialized source said on Tuesday.

Cuba launches Evisa, a new platform to manage tourist visas

Published on: May 4, 2024
00:30

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will begin implementing Evisa, a new system to manage electronic tourist visas, in May, official sources noted.

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