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Chile seeks to establish access to water as a right

Published on: July 28, 2021
11:31

Santiago, Chile, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) In the middle of an unprecedented water crisis in Chile, citizens focus on the access to water as a right for all.

Former official will inquire on Covid-19 vaccination in Brazil

Published on: July 8, 2021
09:43

Brasilia, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) The former coordinator for the National program of Immunization of the Ministry of Health of Brazil, Francieli Fantinato, will make a statement today at the Senate commission assessing the government management of the Covid-19, at the request of PM Otto Alencar.

Irregular pressure denounced in Brazil to purchase Covaxin vaccines

Published on: June 26, 2021
08:55

Brasilia, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Brazil´s Health Ministry Official Ricardo Miranda on Friday denounced he was abnormally pressured by senior officials in March to pass a Covaxin purchase contract.

House Speaker Pelosi launches select committee to probe Jan. 6 riot

Published on: June 25, 2021
06:58

Washington, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Nearly a month after Senate Republicans blocked a move to vote on an outside commission to probe the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she'll move forward with plans to launch a select committee to take over the probe.

Uruguayan Senate promotes support for diabetic people in pandemic

Published on: June 24, 2021
10:52

Montevideo, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Lawmakers from Uruguay's Broad Front (Frente Amplio-FA) on Thursday promoted, with the Senate's approval, some measures to support people with diabetes, among the most worrying comorbidities in Covid-19 cases.

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.

Congress to debate US president’s war powers

Published on: June 17, 2021
11:38

Washington, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) The Lower House of the Congress of the United States will vote a bill on Thursday to revoke the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), which allowed the aggression against Iraq in 2002, and support for the president's war powers.

Brazilian MOH admitted Chloroquine ineffectiveness on Covid-19

Published on: June 9, 2021
07:07

Brasilia, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Brazil´s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga on Tuesday owned up to that Chloroquine is ineffective against Covid-19, during his second speech at the Senate commission (CPI) in charge of assessing government's coronavirus pandemic management.

Russian Senate issues statement against US blockade against Cuba

Published on: June 2, 2021
12:19

Moscow, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Federation Council (Senate) on Wednesday issued a statement on the need to end the United States economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, the Parliament's official website reported.

Republicans block 9/11-style congressional probe of Jan. 6 attack

Published on: May 29, 2021
08:32

Washington, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Senate Republicans on Friday blocked the House-passed bill creating a commission to probe the January 6 attack on the US Capitol by former President Donald Trump´s supporters.

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