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Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:At nearly 900 meters above sea level, atop Bonnet à l’Évêque mountain, stands the imposing Citadelle Laferrière, considered the largest fortress in the Americas. RELATED: The Enduring Mystery of the Moai: Rapa Nui’s Silent Sentinels This massive stone structure, built between 1805 and 1820 by order of Henri Christophe — a hero of Haitian independence […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Humanitarian actors worry that conflict, disease and other crises in South Sudan are putting a heavy strain on the country’s healthcare system, one of the weakest in the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Escalating violence inUpper Nile Statehas displaced tens of thousands of people, and is making access to medical care more […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Israeli authorities tightened military restrictions on Palestinian movement in the Old City of Jerusalem, erecting iron barriers at Damascus Gate and other entrances as tensions escalated ahead of the annual Flag March. Palestinian residents faced disruptions to daily life as Israeli forces intensified their presence, blocking key areas such as Bab al-Amud and the al-Wad […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Panamanian teachers’ unions have launched an indefinite strike against Law 462, denouncing privatization of social security and government repression. Progressive groups join calls for repeal and national sovereignty. Related: Indigenous People Ask Leo XIV To Stop the Violence in Protests in Panama Panama is witnessing a historic mobilization as teachers’ unions, supported by progressive social […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targets winning the 2026 World Cup.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Damascus, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The security forces of the transitional government announced today the arrest of several members of the terrorist group Islamic State, Daesh in Arabic, near the city of Damascus, the Syrian capital. The post Daesh terrorists arrested near Syrian capital first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Havana, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The network of stations of the Cuban National Seismological Service today recorded an earthquake of 3.9 degrees perceptible at 11:44 local time in the eastern region, with no reports of material or human damage. The post Earthquake of 3.9 degrees recorded in eastern Cuba first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Washington, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Former U.S. Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel, a friend of Cuba and supporter of the campaigns to lift the blockade, died today at the age of 94 in a New York hospital. The post U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, friend of Cuba, passed away first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolivar secured a resounding electoral victory. On Sunday, Venezuelans headed to the polls for legislative and regional elections in which the Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolivar (GPPSB) secured a resounding victory, maintaining the vitality of the Bolivarian Revolution led by President Nicolas Maduro. RELATED: ALBA-TCP Congratulates Venezuela on Successful Regional […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Beirut, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese-based pan-Arab news network Al Mayadeen awarded the first Farah Omar Scholarship to student Ammar Al-Hamoud to follow higher education at the University of Havana, Cuba. The post Al Mayadeen awards Ammar Al-Hamoud with the Farah Omar scholarship first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Quito, May 26 (Prensa Latina) At the heart of Ecuador's legislative body, La Patria mural by maestro Oswaldo Guayasamin is an artistic and political icon, an eloquent symbol of what is expected and demanded of power, but today it seems to cause discomfort. The post Guayasamin’s mural La Patria causes discomfort in Ecuador first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The ASEAN includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. On Monday, the 46th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off in the capital of Malaysia, with greater regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions high on the agenda. RELATED: The West Seeks to […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Among the new national legislators will be current ALBA-TCP Secretary Jorge Arreaza. On Monday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) congratulated Venezuela for successfully holding regional and parliamentary elections. RELATED: Venezuela’s Revolutionary Coalition Wins 23 Governorships Earlier, on Sunday night, the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Rome, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Due to Israel's ongoing attacks, Gaza's agricultural infrastructure continues to worsen at an alarming rate, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The post FAO denounces increasing Israeli destruction of agriculture in Gaza first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Buenos Aires, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The prosecution could decide whether to continue on with the trial for the death of Argentine and world soccer star Diego Armando Maradona, as Judge Julieta Makintach's situation becomes more complicated due to a violation of procedural rules. The post Judge’s situation in Maradona’s death gets complex first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Brussels, May 26 (Prensa Latina) European Union (EU)'s top diplomat Kaja Kallas expressed on Monday that the international organization intends to replace, at least partially, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in third-world countries, the Euroactiv website reported. The post EU intends to replace USAID in third-world countries first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Caracas, May 26 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolas Maduro stressed that yesterday's victory in the regional and legislative elections came true thanks to the Venezuelan people, in which the Simon Bolivar Great Patriotic Pole took overwhelming control of governorships and the National Assembly (Parliament). The post Maduro ascribes electoral win to the Venezuelan people first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The Persian nation will not negotiate under pressure, he said. On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that his country will welcome the launch of a uranium enrichment center in the region, but will continue uranium enrichment on its soil. RELATED: Fifth Round of Iran-U.S. Talks Conclude in Rome Speaking at a meeting […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Addis Ababa, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, today opened the 51st Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Insurance Organization (AIO) with delegates from 93 countries, key players, industry leaders and development partners. The post Conference of the African Insurance Organization meets in Ethiopia first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The EPA argues that gases from fossil fuel power plants do not contribute significantly to climate change. On Saturday, The New York Times publish a report showing that the U.S. administration is advancing plans to eliminate all federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants across the United States. RELATED: Global […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Brigitte Macron placed a hand on her husband’s face in a gesture that has been interpreted as a sign of rejection. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the public not to waste time on interpretations of a supposedly scandalous incident that occurred upon his arrival in Hanoi. “This is all nonsense… We don’t have […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:President Maduro offered ‘full budgetary support’ to guarantee the rights of the Essequibo people. On Sunday, Carlos Quintero, vice president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), announced that Admiral Neil Villamizar, the candidate of the Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolivar, became the first governor of the Guayana Esequiba state after securing 97% of the vote. […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The Simon Bolivar Great Patriotic Pole secured most of the country’s key governorships. At the end of Sunday’s election day, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that the Simon Bolivar Great Patriotic Pole (GPPSB) coalition had won 23 of the country’s governorships, including that of the disputed Guayana Esequiba region. RELATED: Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:President Maduro's party will now control all but one state after a vote the opposition called a "farce".
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Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Gran Polo Patriótico (Great Patriotic Pole, GPP) achieves a decisive victory in Venezuela’s May 25, 2025 elections, capturing 82% of the National Assembly seats and 23 of 24 governorships, reaffirming popular sovereignty and democracy. Related: Venezuelan People Show World-Class Civic Commitment in May 25 Elections, Says Vice President for Defense and Sovereignty Vladimir Padrino López […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Venezuela’s Vice President for Defense and Sovereignty, General Vladimir Padrino López, praises the people’s democratic spirit and peaceful determination during the May 25 elections, reaffirming the nation’s sovereignty amid external aggression. Related: We Have Stopped Fascist Threats, Venezuela’s Minister of Armed Forces Says A Powerful Message of Democracy and Sovereignty from Venezuela On May 25, […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Recent Republican-led tax and budget legislation in the U.S. House raises concerns among international investors, threatening the country’s reputation as a stable investment destination. Related: Trump Renews Attacks on Harvard Over Student Data Dispute The U.S. House of Representatives, dominated by the Republican Party, recently approved a sweeping tax and spending bill that has alarmed […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Jorge Rodriguez, president of the Venezuela’s National Assembly and head of the Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolivar electoral campaign, said that on this Sunday legislative and local elections, the Venezuelan people have “written all together, as if by millions of hands intertwined, a glorious history of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.” RELATED: Venezuelan Defense Minister […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:An Israeli airstrike hit a crowded school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Al Daraj neighborhood, killing at least 19 people, including women and children, sparking condemnation from global left-wing leaders and calls for urgent humanitarian action. Related: Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Schools Leave At Least 30 Dead At least 19 Palestinians lost their lives in […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:On May 25, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil praised the revolutionary democracy and peaceful electoral process, emphasizing the unprecedented inclusion of the Guayana Esequiba territory,rightfully Venezuelan land,in the elections, marking a milestone for popular power and sovereignty. Related: President Nicolás Maduro Exercises His Right to Vote in Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections On May 25, […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:The president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, announced that the voting process for this Sunday’s regional and legislative elections will be extended by an additional hour due to the high voter turnout in the country’s polling stations. RELATED: President Nicolás Maduro Exercises His Right to Vote in Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Authorities of the Mexican state of Chiapas (south) confirmed this Sunday the detection of two new cases of myasis by worm in humans in recent hours, adding up to four infections detected in the country. RELATED: Nicaragua Declares Alert Due to Screwworm Disease in Livestock Frida Viridiana Coutiño Jiménez, a member of the Mapastepec municipality […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Argentina’s State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE) unveils a controversial National Intelligence Plan targeting critics and controlling public perception in the middle of growing concerns over democratic freedoms under President Javier Milei. Related: Milei Dissolves Investigative Unit Probing $Libra Cryptocurrency Scandal In a troubling development for democracy in Latin America, Argentina’s State Intelligence...
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