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Cubans in Netherlands repudiate action against their country

Published on: June 7, 2021
08:05

Amsterdam, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The 'Cuba in my Soul' Association in the Netherlands on Monday condemned a new action by right-wing European lawmakers to accuse the island at the European Parliament of human rights violations.

Maduro urges UN to speak out against repression in Colombia

Published on: May 31, 2021
07:55

Caracas, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has urged the UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to speak out against repression in Colombia.

Venezuela ratifies support for Palestine’s independence, sovereigty

Published on: May 28, 2021
12:05

Caracas, May 28 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela ratified its support for the sovereignty and independence of the State of Palestine, against Israel's regular aggressions and occupation of its territories, a diplomatic source said on Friday.

Kristen Clarke first black woman to helm DOJ civil rights division

Published on: May 26, 2021
07:32

Washington, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Senate on Tuesday narrowly confirmed Kristen Clarke to be the Department of Justice (DOJ) civil rights chief, making her the first Black woman to fill the high-profile role, according to The Hill that detailed on Senate´s 51-48 vote to confirm Clarke.

Evo Morales highlights Bolivia’s cultural diversity

Published on: May 21, 2021
14:42

La Paz, (Prensa Latina) Former President Evo Morales on Friday highlighted Bolivia's cultural and ethnic diversity, acknowledged in the Political Constitution of the State after decades of indigenous peoples' struggles to claim their rights.

Human rights’ defenders call for talks to show proposals for Colombia

Published on: May 21, 2021
13:56

Bogota, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Colombian human rights organizations on Friday called for citizens to discuss the current situation in the country in order to present joint proposals.

US human rights priorities contrast with policies on Cuba

Published on: May 18, 2021
17:12

Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The declared priorities of the United States on human rights contrast with the indifference with which the current administration applies Donald Trump's policies against Cuba, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Bolivian President confirms respect for fundamental rights

Published on: May 18, 2021
10:10

La Paz, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce reaffirmed his commitment to equality and guarantee of fundamental rights, on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Cuba ratifies commitment to equal rights for everyone

Published on: May 17, 2021
11:44

Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday ratified Cuba's commitment to equal rights for everyone, on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Egypt and Russia advocate diplomatic solution to crisis in Palestine

Published on: May 13, 2021
11:28

Cairo, May 13 (Prens Latina) The foreign ministers of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, and Russia, Sergey Lavrov, on Thursday agreed on the need for a ceasefire in the Palestinian territories, leaving room for political efforts.

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