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Geneva, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Public Health Minister, Jose Angel Portal, carried out an extensive agenda during his stay in this Swiss city to participate in the high-level segment of the 78th World Health Assembly. The post Cuban Health Minister in Geneva with a broad agenda first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (Icaic) today congratulated filmmaker Lourdes De Los Santos and producer Francisco Alvarez for winning the Cubadisco award in the Audiovisual category. The post Oriki para Bola de Nieve wins Cubadisco Award first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Boxing Federation today made official its affiliation to World Boxing, an organization provisionally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the governing body of Olympic boxing. The post Cuba joins World Boxing to preserve Olympic legacy first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today reaffirmed the will of the Cuban government to make the necessary efforts to protect national and global biodiversity. The post Cuba reaffirms its commitment to biodiversity protection first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Brasilia, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's ruling PT Party rejects the threats by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio against the minister of the Supreme Court of Justice, Alexandre de Moraes, for his firm action against the coup plotters. The post Brazil rejects Marco Rubio’s threats against Supreme Court of Justice first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Quito, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Revolucion Ciudadana faction questioned the appointment of former Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar as the new ambassador to Argentina, an appointment made official by President Daniel Noboa through an executive decree. The post Ecuador: Oposition questions former attorney general as ambassador first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Panama City, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced today that his government will consider resuming commercial flights with Venezuela, which have been suspended since July 2024, although he ruled out reestablishing diplomatic relations. The post Panama considers resuming commercial flights with Venezuela first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul has raised concerns over Somalia’s counter-terrorism framework, warning that overbroad laws, excessive security measures, and the use of military courts risk violating fundamental human rights. After a ten-day official visit to Somalia, Saul acknowledged the government’s efforts to combat terrorism through military operations, law enforcement, and de-radicalization programs, but...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:New Delhi, May 22 (Prensa Latina) India launched its global anti-terrorism campaign with the arrival of multi-party delegations to the United Arab Emirates and Japan to exercise their right to self-defense following Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The post India launches global anti-terrorism promotion campaign first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Bogota, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Agricultural Institute has temporarily stopped the import of live birds, their products, and byproducts from Brazil due to the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) recently detected in the South American country. The post Colombia stops poultry imports from Brazil due to avian influenza first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The Moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) have captivated the world since Dutch explorers first arrived on Easter Sunday in 1722. Even by the late 19th century, French traveler Pierre Loti described them as “colossal heads emerging from the earth,” remnants of a lost civilization watching over visitors from the past. Despite centuries of […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:In a victory for the Bolivarian Revolution, the Venezuelan government, under the leadership of President Nicolas Maduro, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and national sovereignty by dismantling a dangerous international mercenary network. Thirty-eight individuals, comprising Ecuadorians, Colombians, and Albanians linked to a transnational mafia, were arrested for plotting...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The U.S. government’s move deprives other countries of their right to high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce called the U.S. attempt to globally ban advanced Chinese computing chips a typical move of “unilateral bullying and protectionism” that seriously undermines the global semiconductor industrial and supply chains. RELATED: Russia-China Forum […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Recently, U.S. Ambassador Theriot reaffirmed Washington’s full support for Guyana in the territorial dispute. With just days remaining before its regional and legislative elections, Venezuela is facing escalating diplomatic tensions over its territorial dispute with Guyana regarding the Essequibo region. RELATED: Venezuelan Electoral Council Opens 12 Polling Stations in Guayana Esequiba On Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:During his presidency, he focused on economic development and international integration. On Thursday, Venezuela expressed condolences to the people of Vietnam over the death of former President Tran Duc Luong, who passed away on May 20 at the age of 88. RELATED: Venezuela Congratulates Vietnam on 50th Anniversary of Liberation, Reaffirms Strategic Alliance “On behalf […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Qatari PM Al Thani does not know why people thought of the gift as a bribe. On Wednesday, the Pentagon announced that the United States has accepted a Boeing 747 aircraft as a gift from Qatar, with plans to quickly modify the jet to serve as the next Air Force One to transport President Donald […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Five candidates are vying to become the first governor of the state of Guayana Esequiba. On Wednesday, Conrado Perez, president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), announced that all preparations are complete for regional and parliamentary elections to be on Sunday in the state of Guayana Esequiba. RELATED: Venezuela Rejects ICJ Ruling on the Guayana […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The National Union of Construction Workers faces government crackdown. On Wednesday, the National Union of Workers of Construction and Similar Industries (SUNTRACS) said it is the target of a government crackdown under President Jose Mulino. RELATED: Panama Protests: University Students Mobilize for National Autonomy and Sovereignty SUNTRACS Undersecretary Yamir Cordoba denounced what he described as […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The protest was organized by the Palestinian Community and supported by left-wing political parties and labor unions. On Wednesday, thousands of people took to the streets of Athens to protest Israel’s latest military offensive in the Gaza Strip and the worsening humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing blockade. RELATED: Germany Condemns Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The memorandum is expected to address key issues, including a timeline for a possible peace deal. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that work on a memorandum for a potential Russia-Ukraine peace agreement is actively progressing. RELATED: Russian Air Defense Successfully Repels Ukrainian Drone Attacks Targeting Moscow Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov noted […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:He was seized by masked armed men at his home in what is believed to have been a kidnapping for ransom.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Diosdado Cabello confirms the detention and handover of a US Air Force pilot who entered Venezuela with terrorist intentions. The minister reaffirms sovereign defense against foreign conspiracies ahead of regional elections. Related: Venezuela Uncovers Pre-Election Terrorist Plot Tied to International Criminal Networks In a forceful statement, Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s Minister of Interior, Justice, and Peace, […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Russian anti-aircraft systems thwart multiple waves of Ukrainian drone assaults aimed at Moscow, demonstrating the resilience and vigilance of Russia’s defense amid ongoing conflict. Related: Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Remains Elusive After Trump’s Phone Calls In the early hours of May 22, 2025, Moscow’s air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a series of Ukrainian drone attacks […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:On the seventh anniversary of the US theft of CITGO, President Nicolás Maduro denounces imperialist aggression and reaffirms Venezuela’s fight to reclaim its oil sovereignty as part of a broader strategy of popular power and resistance. Related: Venezuela Uncovers Pre-Election Terrorist Plot Tied to International Criminal Networks On May 21, 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro […]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hails the significant reduction of US tariffs on Mexico-made vehicles under USMCA, marking a major step in North American trade integration and regional economic sovereignty. Related: The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum President Claudia Sheinbaum has warmly welcomed the recent reduction of tariffs on Mexican vehicles exported to the […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan authorities have exposed a sophisticated terrorist plot involving Albanian mercenaries, Colombian and Ecuadorian criminal networks, and far-right opposition sectors, aiming to sabotage the May 25, 2025, elections. The operation highlights the ongoing threats against Venezuelan democracy and the government’s commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty. Related: SouthCom and the CIA Seek to Provoke...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Vice President J.D. Vance presents Donald Trump as a leader guided by a humanitarian impulse to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but a deeper analysis may shed light behind this facade that perhaps hides strategic interests and pressures that could harm Kiev and favor Moscow. Realated: Who is the former Marine Handed Over by Venezuela […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:More than 1,600 schools were forced to shut down across Haiti between January and April due to the growing wave of armed violence, depriving thousands of children of their right to education. The most affected departments—Centre, Ouest, Artibonite, and Nord—have witnessed relentless clashes between armed groups and rampant insecurity, transforming schools from safe havens into […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The United Nations has warned that despite Israel permitting aid into Gaza two days ago, Palestinians have yet to receive essential supplies due to delays caused by new Israeli security clearance procedures. UN officials have described the process as “long, complex, complicated, and dangerous.” Gaza has been under a total blockade since March, preventing food, […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The top court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo Mapon to 10 years of forced labor after convicting him of embezzling $245 million from a failed corn farming project under former President Joseph Kabila’s administration. Ponyo, who served as Prime Minister from 2012 to 2016, was tried […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:“There is a plan to seize Essequibo from us by force,” he said during the deployment of Operation Republic. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Defense Minister Gen. Vladimir Padrino Lopez accused the U.S. Southern Command (SouthCom) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of engaging in interference aimed at stripping Venezuela of the Essequibo region. RELATED: Venezuela’s Operation […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Caracas, May 21 (Prensa Latina) More than 490,000 Venezuelan state officials were deployed as part of Plan Republica to secure the May 25 elections, the 32nd since the arrival of the Bolivarian Revolution. The post Venezuela deploys more than 490,000 officials for elections first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:René Portocarrero, one of Cuba’s most celebrated artists, left an enduring legacy in painting, drawing, graphic design, and muralism, shaping the island’s artistic identity while redefining Latin American visual expression. Born in Havana in 1912, Portocarrero’s explosive use of color, dynamic compositions, and depictions of Cuban life and mythology set him apart. His works, including […]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Geneva, 21 (Prensa Latina) Experiences from Brazil, China, Mexico, and Spain received FAO recognition for productive practices that constitute Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, the organization announced. The post FAO Recognizes Global Agricultural Heritage Practices first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Bogota, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's state-owned oil company, Ecopetrol, signed an agreement for the future purchase of a portfolio of up to 1,300 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind projects in that south American nation, the entity reported. The post Colombia’s company seeks to obtain a renewable energy portfolio first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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