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Bridges of Love campaign argues for US-Cuba understanding

Published on: July 14, 2021
14:29

Washington, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) We Cuban-Americans will go on arguing for Bridges of Love between Cuban and US peoples in opposition to anything encouraging violence and clashes, activist Carlos Lazo said.

Pope Francis calls for peace in Haiti

Published on: July 11, 2021
11:42

Rome, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Sunday joined the Haitian Bishops´ urgent appeal to criminal ganglords and conflicting parties to depose arms and allow the country to resume a journey of peace and harmony.

Ocular aggressions by Colombian police documented

Published on: July 4, 2021
10:31

Bogota, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The Movement of Victims Against Ocular Aggressions by the Mobile Riot Squad (ESMAD) of the National Police of Colombia documents 82 cases during the national strike to this day, but estimates there could be nearly 200 including other scenarios.

Cuba makes progress against gender violence with new strategy

Published on: July 3, 2021
15:03

Havana, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The latest session of the Cuban Council of Ministers approved a strategy to prevent and take care of gender violence, as a new protection mechanism, the Presidency's website informed on Saturday.

Ethiopia will continue to enforce law in Tigray

Published on: June 28, 2021
10:37

Addis Ababa, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Government will continue the law enforcement program in Tigray in order to reestablish constitutional order in that state and, so far, it has helped millions of citizens.

25 killed in intercommunity clashes in Southern Sudan

Published on: June 24, 2021
09:21

Juba, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Twenty-five were killed and just as many were wounded in recent intercommunity clashes in the state of Lagos, in Southern Sudan, authorities announced.

Biden announces strategy to tackle gun violence in the US

Published on: June 24, 2021
07:13

Washington, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden on Wednesday laid out his plan for addressing the surge in gun violence, particularly firearms crimes, amid increased crimes in the United States.

Bogota leader resigns due to human rights violations

Published on: June 22, 2021
11:24

Bogota, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Human Rights director at the Secretariat of the Government of Bogota, Andres Idarraga, on Tuesday resigned due to deep differences with authorities amid police violence against demonstrators.

Gang violence impacts trade and health sector in Haiti

Published on: June 22, 2021
10:11

Port-au-Prince, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) In addition to 10,000 displaced who currently remain without returning to their homes, the wave of violence Haiti is experiencing impacts trade and health sectors.

Biden to present strategy against violence in the US

Published on: June 22, 2021
09:32

Washington, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) US President Joe Biden will present his crime prevention strategy on Tuesday, at a time when the country suffers an unprecedented rise in firearms-related crimes.

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