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MEPs denounce escalation of US blockade against Cuba

Published on: February 25, 2026
08:01

Brussels, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) A group of 35 MEPs denounced in an open letter the escalated US economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba, including an oil siege and its extraterritorial implementation, and urged the European Union (EU) to react.

Russia warns of escalation of Ukrainian conflict over nuclear weapon

Published on: February 24, 2026
11:12

Moscow, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) Russian authorities warned that if plans by France and the United Kingdom to equip Ukraine with nuclear weapons materialize, it would be sufficient grounds for an escalation of the military conflict.

Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon leaves 1 dead, several wounded

Published on: February 2, 2026
10:10

Beirut, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army launched airstrikes against southern Lebanon, killing one person and wounding eight, while issuing urgent evacuation orders for two towns, in a new escalation of aggression against the country.

EU condemns escalation of violence in Afghanistan

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:04

Brussels, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) on Thursday condemned what it described as a 'significant escalation of violence' in Afghanistan, while advocating a ceasefire in that Asian country.

Egypt calls on Israel to avoid escalation and to talk

Published on: July 12, 2021
07:51

Cairo, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Egypt called on Israel to avoid a new escalation in the Palestinian territories while it urged to relaunch the peace process based on international laws, a communique announced on Monday.

Syria criticizes UN Security Council’s inaction on Israel’s attack

Published on: May 21, 2021
13:32

Damascus, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad on Friday criticized the United Nations Security Council for its inaction and inability to stop Israel's escalating aggression against Palestine.

Egypt reaffirms commitment to end Israeli escalation in Palestine

Published on: May 20, 2021
14:37

Cairo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Egypt on Thursday reaffirmed to continue its efforts to stop the Israeli escalation on Palestinian territories.

UN debate on escalation of conflict by Israel on Palestine

Published on: May 16, 2021
10:54

United Nations, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council today hosts an open debate via videoconference to address the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine, which alarms the international community.

Conflict parties in Yemen still far from reaching an agreement

Published on: May 13, 2021
08:01

United Nations, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Despite redoubled diplomatic efforts in recent months, Yemen conflict-involved parties are still far from a political agreement for a peaceful solution.

New government, same crisis in Haiti

Published on: April 17, 2021
12:05

Port-au-Prince, (Prensa Latina) Haiti has a new acting prime minister, the sixth one appointed since Jovenel Moïse's inauguration in February, 2017, and the fourth without being ratified by the National Assembly, all this amid the escalation of the political crisis and insecurity in the country.

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