Damage Assessments Continue After Oct. 9 Panama Quake

More than 37,000 people have been affected by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) reported. Housing assessments carried out by emergency teams covered 37,210 people, according to the preliminary report from the National Emergency Operations Center. The epicenter was 39 kilometers northwest of Tonosí, in […]

(FILE) Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. Photo: EFE.

Haiti Mobilizes Resources to Free Four Salvadoran Soldiers Kidnapped by Gangs

Haiti’s government said Thursday that rescuing four Salvadoran soldiers kidnapped by armed gangs last Sunday on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince is its absolute priority. The office of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé said in a statement that the government is fully mobilized and intends to assert state authority with the greatest firmness against armed groups. […]

Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez. Photo: Presidential Press Office.

Venezuela’s Acting Pres. Delcy Rodríguez Meets 2015 Assembly Delegations

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez received Thursday at the Miraflores Palace Jorge Rodríguez, head of the government delegation, and Dinorah Figuera, coordinator for the 2015 National Assembly, for the political dialogue table, seeking institutional rapprochement and consensus between the State and the sectors represented. The meeting presented the balance and details of the third cycle […]

Inhabitants of the coastal neighborhoods in the department of Alto Parana face the rising waters after the continuous rains. Photo: EFE.

Paraguay Evacuates 4,200 Families as Parana River Overflows

Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall and the rising Parana River has forced the evacuation of some 4,200 families in eastern Paraguay, with local authorities monitoring vulnerable areas to move residents into temporary shelters. More than 1,000 severely damaged homes are concentrated in the municipality of Ciudad del Este, where the rising waters have swallowed […]

European Parliament Urges to Abandon Fossil Fuels Faster

MEPs called for more ambitious action to reduce emissions and avoid further increases in temperature. On Thursday, the European Parliament called on the European Union (EU) to define a timetable to progressively abandon fossil fuels and assume a leading role in the COP31 negotiations, which will be held in November in Turkey. RELATED: Europeans Rise […]

Iran Warns That Any Military Aggression Would Come At a high Cost

Warnings coincide with reports of possible Israeli plans targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. On Thursday, Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that any military aggression against his country would come at a high cost and asserted that Tehran possesses sufficient capabilities to respond to an escalation of the conflict. RELATED: New U.S. […]

Colombian President Dismisses Interior Minister Over Budget Failure

The Executive plans to cut the budget in social areas such as public health and energy subsidies for vulnerable sectors. On Thursday, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella dismissed Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara following the crisis triggered by the failure of the 2027 National Budget bill in Congress. RELATED: Colombia Budget Bill Faces Legal Challenge […]

Gaza Warns of Deficient Electric Generators to Run Hospitals

Emergency measures and partial supplies received so far are insufficient to maintain operational capacities. On Thursday, the Gaza Ministry of Health warned of the complete depletion of oil and lubricant reserves needed to operate the electric generators that keep the enclave’s hospitals running. RELATED: Israel Arrested Over 2,000 Palestinian Children Since Gaza War Began Health […]

Former Ecuadorian President Correa Denounces the Arrest of Luisa Gonzalez

Gonzalez had publicly denounced international pressure and interference in Latin American political affairs. On Thursday, Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa denounced the arrest of Luisa Gonzalez, a former presidential candidate and one of the leading figures in the Citizen Revolution movement. RELATED: Ecuadorian Youth Call Protest Over Healthcare and Insecurity On social media, Correa criticized […]

Salvadoran President Bukele Issues Stern Warning to Haitian Gangs

He assured that an operation is already underway to locate and rescue four Salvadorans in Haiti. On Wednesday, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele issued a stern warning to Haitian gangs after the kidnapping of four Salvadoran citizens who were part of an international security mission deployed in Haiti. RELATED: Haiti Seeks Security Guarantees Ahead of Dec. […]

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Europeans are obstructing Russian and Belarusian athletes’ participation in international competitions. On Tuesday, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov accused European countries of ignoring the demands of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which requires written guarantees that all athletes, including Russians and Belarusians, will be allowed to compete. RELATED: Trump Temporarily Waives Sanctions on Russia “Europeans […]

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