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The document violates the Panamanian Constitution and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality of the Panama Canal. On Wednesday, attorney Juan Sevillano filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on April 9 between Panama’s Security Ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense. RELATED: Panama Stands […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Cambodia is one of the countries in the region with which China maintains the closest diplomatic and economic ties On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping defended cooperation within the global supply chain during his visit to Cambodia, the Southeast Asian country most affected by additional U.S. tariffs. The United States has accused Cambodia of serving […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Sea surface temperatures for the Mediterranean Sea were the highest ever recorded, at 1.2 degrees Celsius above average. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released a report showing that Europe experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, marked by deadly floods, prolonged heatwaves, and unprecedented climate extremes. RELATED: […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Ecuador is living under a dictatorship and experiencing the most grotesque fraud in its history, she denounced. On Wednesday, former presidential candidate for the Citizen Revolution, Luisa Gonzalez, once again insisted on denouncing irregularities during the runoff of the presidential elections held on April 13. RELATED: Citizen Revolution Activists Denounce Political Persecution in Ecuador “We […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Colombia’s yellow fever outbreak totals 54 cases and 22 deaths, with a 40.7% fatality rate. The Ministry of Health declares an alert in 388 municipalities and prioritizes vaccination as the virus spreads to non-endemic zones. Related: Colombia is facing its worst yellow fever outbreak in decades, with 54 confirmed cases and 22 deaths since October […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The journey of two boxes of weapons reveals a chain of lax laws, absent checks and suspected corruption.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Officials in the US and El Salvador have been unwilling to return the man home, sparking a legal battle.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens to reduce Iran’s energy exports to zero, intensifying sanctions to cripple the Persian nation’s economy. Related: Iran and the US agree to a new round of negotiations on the Omani nuclear program In a new chapter of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, Washington has reinforced its “maximum […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino denounces US allegations of Chinese interference in the Panama Canal as baseless, defending national sovereignty while honoring the historic Chinese diaspora’s contributions. Related: Panama-United States Agreement: Cooperation or Surrender? A Canal, Two Empires The Panama Canal,a lifeline for 6% of global trade,has become the latest battleground in Washington’s cold war […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Santo Domingo, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) of the Dominican Republic deported 14,874 Haitian citizens in an irregular migratory condition in the first 12 days of this month, the institution reported today. The post Almost 15 000 Haitians were deported from DR early in April first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Moscow, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Since the beginning of the year, the Russian rouble has strengthened against the dollar by 38% in over-the-counter operations, TASS news agency reported, based on information from Bloomberg. The post The rouble strengthened against the dollar first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Minsk, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Belarussian agricultural production in the first quarter of the current year amounted to five thousand 351 million Belarussian roubles, which is 1,7% higher than the previous year, BelTA news agency reported. The post Belarus increases agricultural production in first quarter of 2025 first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Khartoum, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The so-called Sudanese Rapid Support Forces announced on this second anniversary of the beginning of the war, the formation of a parallel government, according to local media here. The post Sudanese paramilitaries announce parallel government on anniversary first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Managua, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's economy registered an expansion in the first quarter of this year of 3,4 percent inter-annual, and outstanding results in macroeconomic indicators, it was reported. The post Nicaraguan economy expands in first quarter of 2025 first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Moscow, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Russian group Rosoboronexport informed on Wednesday that it will exhibit the new Bulat anti-tank missile during its debut at the IQDEX 2025 International Defense Exhibition to be held in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The post Russia to unveil new anti-tank missile at Iraq arms fair first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Rome, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) In Italy, some eight million people over the age of 11 consume alcohol in quantities that put their health at risk, according to a report published by the Higher Institute of Health (ISS). The post Alcohol consumption puts the health of eight million Italians at risk first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Caracas, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) A total of 36 political parties in Venezuela will take part in the regional elections of May 25, which have already defined their position in the electoral ballot prepared by the National Electoral Council (CNE), it was reported here. The post A total of 36 political parties to take part in Venezuela’s elections first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kabul, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Emirate (Taliban government) rejected an article in The Washington Post newspaper alleging that weapons of US origin are being smuggled from Afghanistan to Pakistan. The post Taliban government denies arms smuggling from Afghanistan first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Early Wednesday morning, Israeli aircraft and artillery bombed various areas of the Gaza Strip, resulting in a growing number of deaths and injuries. According to WAFA correspondents and local medical sources, at least 10 people have died and several others have been wounded following an attack on the Hassouna family home located on Al-Nafaq Street. […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:April 16th marks a somber day in Yemen’s history, commemorating the war crimes committed by the coalition led by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Since the beginning of the aggression in 2015, this day has witnessed devastating attacks that have claimed the lives of dozens of civilians and caused massive […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Forty percent of goods movements in the U.S. come through two Californian ports, Governor Newson recalled. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over the sweeping “unlawful tariffs” on international trading partners. RELATED: Trump’s Trade War to Unleash Tariffs of Up to 245% Against China “President Trump’s unlawful […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Since 2020, Kenya’s judicial system has experienced a rapid digital transformation, driven in part by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A key development in this shift is the rise of AI-powered legal assistants, which are transforming how legal professionals conduct research, draft documents, and prepare cases—ultimately enhancing access to justice across the country. […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The poncho, an iconic garment of the Andes, goes beyond its role as a cloak to become a symbol of cultural identity and connection to the land. Used since ancient times, its design and purpose reflect the richness of Andean communities, their traditions, and values. Primarily made from sheep, alpaca, or llama wool, the poncho […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:‘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: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:A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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:‘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: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: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 […]
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