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Biden’s priorities and drawbacks

Published on: June 27, 2021
01:27

Havana, (Prensa Latina) The US trillion investment plan in infrastructure for coming years in the United States and a wide-ranging electoral law reform are two of President Joe Biden's key legislative priorities.

Senate Republicans block Dems´ sweeping elections reform bill

Published on: June 23, 2021
07:15

Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Senate Republican on Tuesday blocked Democrats´ sweeping elections and ethics reform bill, renewing calls from progressives to nix the legislative filibuster. In a 50-50 vote, the Senate failed to move forward on the proposal (called ¨For the People Act¨), that is, below 60 votes necessary to be analyzed in the Senate.

Nat’l Employment Committee convenes more mobilizations in Colombia

Published on: May 26, 2021
11:19

Bogota, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The National Unemployment Committee called on Wednesday to hold 'the largest mobilizations in Colombia from the municipalities to the capitals of every department' to promote negotiations with the Government.

Chilean Chamber of Deputies proposes reinstating compulsory voting

Published on: May 26, 2021
09:37

Santiago, Chile, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Chamber of Deputies will vote Wednesday on a constitutional reform that seeks to reinstate compulsory voting in the country.

Diaz-Canel reaffirms commitment to Cuban farmers

Published on: May 17, 2021
11:02

Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday stressed the Revolution's commitment to Cuban agricultural workers, on the occasion of Farmers' Day.

Cuba recalls agrarian reform and 60 years of farmers’ organization

Published on: May 17, 2021
08:20

Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Monday recalls the 62nd anniversary of the first Agrarian Reform Law and the six decades of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP), the date in which it also celebrates Farmers' Day.

European spokesperson condemns repression in Colombia

Published on: May 4, 2021
12:47

Brussels, May 4 (Prensa Latina) European External Action Service Spokesperson Peter Stano on Tuesday condemned the repression against thousands of protesters in Colombia who oppose the tax reform promoted by President Ivan Duque's Government.

OECD recommends Latin America to improve social and health protection

Published on: April 16, 2021
09:08

Paris, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday recommended Latin America to improve health coverage and social protection to achieve a solid recovery after coronavirus´ strong impact.

Hong Kong Legislature opens debates on electoral reform

Published on: April 14, 2021
11:17

Beijing, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Wednesday began the debates on the reforms to the electoral mechanism, approved by the National People's Congress of China (Parliament) to strengthen the implementation of the 'One country, two systems' principle.

Organizations from Cuba and Germany to debate economic issues

Published on: April 8, 2021
13:25

Berlin, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) A virtual event among organizations from Cuba and Germany will take place on Friday to review the Overhaul Task in the Caribbean island, diplomatic sources announced on Thursday.

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