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Bolivian government announces new decree after massive protests

Published on: January 13, 2026
09:34

La Paz, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian government announced a new decree on economic measures, after repealing the previous Decree 5516, due to massive popular protests that lasted almost a month, called by the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB).

Japanese government strengthens efforts to contain forest fires

Published on: January 12, 2026
11:56

Tokyo, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed local authorities and ministries to coordinate efforts to combat the active forest fires in Kanto region, with the goal of halting their spread.

The Casa Rosada begins campaign for labor reform

Published on: January 7, 2026
10:01

Buenos Aires, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Casa Rosada launched an offensive to secure the necessary votes to pass the labor reform that President Javier Milei wants to impose, which is rejected by the opposition and the entire labor movement.

Rebels accuse DRC government of preparing genocide against Tutsis

Published on: January 2, 2026
10:00

Kinshasa, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) The Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) refuted the claims of territorial conquest made by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and accused it of preparing a genocide against the Tutsis.

Ecuador’s border closure disrupts life in border areas

Published on: December 29, 2025
01:41

Quito, Dec. 29 (Prensa Latina) Communities in Ecuador are reporting disruptions to traffic, agriculture, commerce, and tourism due to the partial closure of border crossings, while the government defends the measure on the grounds of national security.

Ethiopia denies allegations of lack of support for refugees

Published on: December 25, 2025
09:52

Addis Ababa, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission asserted that the government prioritizes uninterrupted humanitarian food assistance for citizens in temporary shelters, refuting false accusations circulating on social media regarding a lack of support.

DRC government labels support for rebels as manipulation

Published on: December 24, 2025
09:29

Kinshasa, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) labeled the marches in support of the rebels of the Alliance of the Congo River-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) as “political manipulation and collective hostage-taking.”

Haiti advocates for active, strategic, and beneficial diplomacy

Published on: December 19, 2025
08:18

Port-au-Prince, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian government, led by interim Prime Minister Alix Didier, is advocating for an active, strategic, and beneficial diplomacy for the nation.

Russia confirms support for Venezuelan government

Published on: December 18, 2025
08:57

Moscow, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia confirms its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and its support for the government of President Nicolas Maduro, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

Rebels in DRC accuse government of ethnic cleansing

Published on: December 14, 2025
09:39

Kinshasa, Dec 14 (Prensa Latina) Rebels from the Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) accused the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of carrying out ethnic cleansing against Congolese Tutsis.

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