Publisher: Alberto Corona
CUBA: Congress on childhood, adolescence and youth begins
The International Congress of Researchers on Childhood, Adolescence and Youth will meet from today until March 31 at the Convention Center of this capital, in virtual and face-to-face modalities.
ARGENTINA: Concludes Seminar on Indebtedness, Gender and Care
The financial perspective of the family organization and the high levels of inequality in households will focus today the debates of the last day of the Indebtedness, Gender and Care Seminar, held in the Argentine capital.
BRAZIL: Puebla Group discusses the future of Latin America
The Puebla Group, an alliance made up of progressive leaders from 16 Latin American and European countries, will debate from today until tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro on the development perspective of the region.
COLOMBIA: Elections with the lanes ready for May
With two months left today for the elections in Colombia and with the eight binomials of the contending forces complete, the race for the presidency of the South American country is getting shorter and more intense.
PERU: Attempt to vacate Castillo failed
A parliamentary motion that sought to vacate (remove) President Pedro Castillo failed today, being rejected by the Peruvian Parliament, by 73 votes out of 55 in favor of the measure.
URUGUAY: Broad Front Reflects on Referendum Result
The Political Table of the Broad Front of Uruguay today prepared to reflect on the result of the referendum to repeal the Law of Urgent Consideration (LUC) that reaffirmed the presence of two halves of voters.
VENEZUELA: Maintains Military Operations on the Colombian Border
Today, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces of Venezuela maintain operations against the Colombian Armed Terrorist Drug Traffickers (Tancol) in the border state of Apure, informed the Operational Strategic Commander, Domingo Hernández.
COSTA RICA: President Continues Official Visit to Spain
The president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, will continue his official visit to Spain today with a meeting with businessmen, a conversation with young people and a meeting with the mayor of Madrid, among other activities.
DOMINICAN: Hearing of Medusa anti-corruption case held
The coercive measure hearing requested by the Public Ministry (MP) for those involved in the Medusa anti-corruption case, will be held today in the Dominican capital.
USA: Biden’s budget plan receives criticism
The draft budget for fiscal year 2023, presented by the US president, Joe Biden, today receives criticism mainly for the proposal to increase funds for defense.
UN: They will hold an event in commemoration of victims of slavery
The UN General Assembly will hold a plenary session today on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
BELGIUM: Association develops solidarity campaign with Cuba
The Belgian association Cubanismo.be is carrying out an intense fundraising campaign to support the sending of medical materials and equipment to the island and to publicize its reality, said its president, Isabelle Vanbrabant.
RUSSIA: Forces attacked 68 Ukrainian military targets
Russian forces destroyed 68 Ukrainian military targets overnight, including three command and control posts, four anti-aircraft missile systems, a radar station, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported today.
ISRAEL: Wave of arrests after deadly attacks
A dozen Arab-Israelis were arrested in recent hours as part of a campaign after two recent attacks that caused nine deaths, including three assailants, police reported today.
SYRIA: Clashes reported in refugee camp
Violent clashes took place today in the al-Hol refugee camp, which houses families of imprisoned terrorists in Hasakeh province in the northeast of this Levant nation.
ECONOMY
TRADE: Nicaragua with almost seven billion dollars in exports
Total exports of Nicaraguan goods today reach almost seven billion dollars from both the free zone regime and the general regime, a government source assured.
CULTURE
ART: Award-winning dance photographs begin a journey through the streets of Cuba
Works awarded in the 1st edition of the Alicia Alonso International Dance Photography Contest 2021 will occupy a section of the boulevard of this capital, as recognition and to keep art accessible in Cuba.
SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUE
TECH: Japan expects near-full 5G coverage by 2023
The Japanese government today announced plans to increase fifth-generation (5G) mobile coverage in the country, reaching 95 percent of the population by the end of 2023.
SPORTS
FOOTBALL: Spain faces Iceland in second friendly
They have a squad dominated by youth and at first glance they seem like a normal team, but Spain have already tasted the final of the Nations Cup and today they like their football.
TENNIS: Russian Medvedev to advance to the quarterfinals at the Miami Open
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev will seek today to advance to the quarterfinals at the Miami Open Tournament, when he faces American Jenson Brooksby.
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