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Citizen Revolution Activists Denounce Political Persecution in Ecuador

‘I was subjected to an arbitrary action by Ecuadorian immigration officials,’ former VP candidate Diego Borja said. On Wednesday, former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa denounced the existence of an immigration alert against at least 100 members or supporters of the Citizen Revolution movement. RELATED: Mexico Not To Resume Diplomatic Relations With Ecuador This list is […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazil Grants Political Asylum to Peru’s Former First Lady Nadine Heredia

After being sentenced to 15 years in prison, she presented herself at the Brazilian Embassy in Lima. On Wednesday, Nadine Heredia, the wife of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala (2011–2016), arrived in Brasilia thanks to diplomatic asylum granted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. RELATED: Peru’s Dina Boluarte Disapproval Rises To 94% Heredia […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Peru's ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years in prison

A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

U.S. Senator Van Hollen Seeks Kilmar Abrego’s Release in El Salvador

His legal status in the U.S. protected him from deportation. On Wednesday, U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived in El Salvador to request the release of Salvadoran citizen Kilmar Abrego, who is currently being held at the Center for the Confinement of Terrorism (CECOT) after being deported from the United States. RELATED: HRW Reports […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Mexico Not To Resume Diplomatic Relations With Ecuador

President Sheinbaum described Daniel Noboa’s victory in the presidential elections as ‘dubious.’ On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that her country will not resume relations with Ecuador as long as Daniel Noboa remains the president of the South American nation. RELATED: Colombian President Petro Refuses to Recognize Ecuador’s Election Results “Relations will not be […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump’s Trade War to Unleash Tariffs of Up to 245% Against China

He also ordered an analysis on the ‘National Security Risks’ posed by U.S. dependence on foreign goods. On Wednesday, the White House released an informational memo stating that China could face tariffs of up to 245% due to its retaliatory actions in the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: California Farmers Hammered […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuela Rejects Presence of ExxonMobil Vessel in Disputed Essequibo Maritime Zone

Its arrival represents a violation of fundamental principles of international law, the Bolivarian diplomacy stated. On Wednesday, the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry rejected the presence of the One Guyana Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in the maritime zone of the Essequibo region, which remains undelimited. RELATED: Venezuela Unveils Guyana’s False Flag Plan The […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazilian Agrarian Reform Activists Are Run Over During a March

‘We won’t allow hatred to claim more victims! We demand justice for our comrade,’ said legislator Rosa Amorim. On Tuesday, two activists from the Landless Workers’ Movement (MST) were struck by a car during the “March in Defense of Agrarian Reform and Democracy” held in the Brazilian city of Recife. RELATED: Brazilian Landless Workers Support […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Colombian President Petro Refuses to Recognize Ecuador’s Election Results

The Noboa administration must release the records from each polling station for verification, he said. On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that he does not recognize the results of the Ecuadorian elections in which President Daniel Noboa was reelected for the 2025–2029 term. RELATED: Luisa Gonzalez, The Personification of Dignity for a Better Ecuador […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

U.S. Tariffs Backfire as Protests Rage

The swirl of uncertainty surrounding these tariffs has sent the stock market on a roller-coaster ride. Furious protesters have rallied across all 50 U.S. states, honking horns and chanting “Hands Off!” in response to Washington’s erratic trade policies, especially the on-again, off-again tariff hikes. RELATED: Brazil Takes Bold Step With “Economic Reciprocity Law” to Counter […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

“WHO Warns: U.S. Cuts Cause Severe Health Disruptions in Over 70 Countries”

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that cuts in international health cooperation programs by the United States, have caused serious crises in health systems across more than 70 countries. Related: WHO urges US to resume funding for global health U.S. Health Aid Cuts Deal:a Devastating Blow to Global Health The World Health Organization (WHO) has […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Nothing has been done' - judge warns Trump officials in deportation case

Warning of "no tolerance for gamesmanship", the judge said she would determine whether to hold the government in contempt of court.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

The Green Healers: Latin America’s Living Tradition of Herbal Medicine

In the highlands of the Andes, the dense Amazon jungle, and the dry sierras of Mexico, a quiet revolution in healthcare continues to thrive. Rooted in pre-Columbian wisdom and shaped by centuries of resistance, Latin America’s tradition of herbal medicine—known widely as medicina verde—remains a vital part of community life. Despite the spread of industrial […]

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Escalation in Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Deepen the Humanitarian Crisis

The northern Gaza Strip experienced renewed Israeli airstrikes this Tuesday, targeting the city of Beit Hanoun and Khan Younis in the south, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries, according to local reports. In Beit Hanoun, an airstrike on a civilian gathering claimed the lives of two members of the Al-Masry family, while a separate […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sudan: Two Years of Internal War and an Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis

Two years have passed since the start of Sudan’s internal war, a conflict that has plunged the African nation into one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. On April 15, 2023, fighting erupted between the Sudanese Army, led by Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the terrorist group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by Mohamed […]

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“Russia and Latin America: Lavrov Highlights Regional Sovereignty in the Emerging Multipolar Order”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizes Russia’s respect for Latin America’s sovereignty and its pivotal role in shaping a multipolar world during a diplomatic exhibition in Moscow. Related: Russia and Latin America Keep Relations of Mutual Respect: Lavrov Russia and Latin America: A Strategic Alliance for a Multipolar World At an event commemorating decades of […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Poetry Prize and Creation Scholarship Awarded in Cuba

Havana, April 15 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) today presented the 27th "La Gaceta de Cuba" Poetry Prize and the "Prometeo 2025" Creation Scholarship in its Villena hall. The post Poetry Prize and Creation Scholarship Awarded in Cuba first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Economic integration encouraged in West Africa

Abidjan, April 15 (Prensa Latina) The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission joined forces to examine integration issues, it was reported today. The post Economic integration encouraged in West Africa first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Cuban Government advocates for attention to local programs

Havana, April 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is committed to increasing agricultural production and ensuring the continuity of social and territorial development programs, according to information released today from a government meeting led by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero. The post Cuban Government advocates for attention to local programs first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Deaths rise marking new anniversary of war in Sudan

Khartoum, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) After two years of the beginning of the war in Sudan, United Nations organizations estimated that some 300 civilians have already died in attacks on refugee camps in El Fasher. The post Deaths rise marking new anniversary of war in Sudan first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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International Festival of Poor Cinema begins in eastern Cuba

Holguin, Cuba, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The International Festival of Poor Cinema of Gibara (FicGibara), in the eastern Cuban province of Holguin, begins today with particularities in its agenda, such as a fair of entrepreneurship with a technological side and another destined for those services. The post International Festival of Poor Cinema begins in eastern Cuba first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Vice Minister of Cuba’s MES evaluates collaboration with Vietnam

Hanoi, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Evaluating the potential for collaboration with Vietnamese institutions is among the main objectives of the working visit made today here by Reynaldo Velázquez, deputy minister of the Cuban Ministry of Higher Education (MES). The post Vice Minister of Cuba’s MES evaluates collaboration with Vietnam first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Ethiopia and FAO strengthen cooperation in agrifood systems

Addis Ababa, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The government of Ethiopia and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) discussed how to strengthen cooperation in the transformation of agrifood systems, the Ethiopia News Agency informed on Tuesday. The post Ethiopia and FAO strengthen cooperation in agrifood systems first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Argentine President Summoned to Pretrial Mediation for $LIBRA Crypto Scam

The victims of the $LIBRA fraud are claiming financial losses ranging from US$500 to US$1.8 million. On Monday, Argentine President Javier Milei was summoned to a preliminary mediation hearing scheduled for May 15 in connection with the failed cryptocurrency $LIBRA. This coin was launched on February 14 and promoted by the far-right politician on his […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Peru's ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years jail

A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

UN agencies warn of catastrophic situation in Gaza

Ramallah, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The situation in Gaza is now likely to be the worst since Israel began its attacks on the territory in October 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) denounced. The post UN agencies warn of catastrophic situation in Gaza first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Mexican Authorities Report 362 Measles Cases

Mexico City, April 15 (Prensa Latina) Mexico has recorded a total of 362 measles cases to date, most of them in the northern state of Chihuahua, bordering the United States, and one death, Health Secretary David Kershenobich reported. The post Mexican Authorities Report 362 Measles Cases first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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US Tariffs Surge Guatemalan Exports Daily

Guatemala City, April 15 (Prensa Latina) The 10 percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Guatemala represent an additional $1.2 million per day to the value of exports, a local media outlet reported here today. The post US Tariffs Surge Guatemalan Exports Daily first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Police Brutality Against Senegalese Migrant Sparks Protests in Brazil

In 2024, the state of Sao Paulo had the second-highest number of deaths resulting from police intervention. On Monday, dozens of African migrants and social organizations protested against police violence in Sao Paulo following the killing on Friday of a Senegalese street vendor by a Military Police officer. RELATED: Brazil Takes Bold Step With “Economic […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Chinese Space Tourism To Flourish Over the Next 10 Years

Authorities plan to reach operational phases of space tourism and commercial lunar voyages by 2035. China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID) Consulting stated that China’s space tourism sector is expected to reach an early stage of commercial operations within the next five to 10 years, in tandem with the commercial space industry’s ongoing rapid, […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Chinese President Xi Signs 45 Cooperation Agreements With Vietnam

China is ready to receive more Vietnamese products and to encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Vietnam. On Tuesday, Vietnam and China signed 45 cooperation agreements during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi. Xi departed for Malaysia to continue his tour of Southeast Asia. RELATED: Robot Pets Are Becoming Popular in Everyday Life […]

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The French Economy is in a Catastrophic State: PM Bayrou

A 40 billion adjustment will be needed in the 2026 budget to keep the public deficit at 4.6% of GDP. On Tuesday, Prime Minister François Bayrou sounded the alarm over the catastrophic state of France’s economy, describing the country as over-indebted and lacking sufficient production. RELATED: France to Retaliate if U.S. Imposes 200% Tariff on […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Family of Dominican Republic nightclub collapse victim press charges

More than 230 people died when the roof of the club collapsed during a concert last Tuesday.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Harvard University Rejects Trump’s Demands on Sweeping Changes

‘The University will not negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights,’ Alan M. Garber said. On Monday, Harvard University rejected the Trump administration’s demands to make sweeping changes to its governance, hiring and admissions practices, despite billions of dollars in federal funding being at risk if it fails to comply. RELATED: U.S. Universities Tighten […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Several Palestinians wounded as IOF continue assault on West Bank

Israeli occupation forces continue their assault on the occupied West Bank, storming the village of Beita, south of Nablus, and the town of Azzun, east of Qalqilya. A Palestinian girl was shot and wounded by Israeli forces in the al-Hadaf neighborhood of Jenin, while two Palestinian youths were injured by live fire during confrontations in […]

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English