The third list of main topics for the day from Prensa Latina

Editors: Roberto Hernandez and Roberto Garcia

Cuba: Trump's immunity? Appeal to a US court

On a windy day, perhaps a harbinger of a frenetic election year in the United States, former President Donald Trump arrived here today at the federal appeals court to hear oral arguments on immunity.

Ecuador: The government declares the existence of an internal armed conflict

Today, the Ecuadorian government issued a decree declaring the existence of an internal armed conflict in the country following the violent events that occurred in recent hours in this South American country.

Ecuador: Classes suspended due to a serious security crisis

Today, the Ministry of Education of Ecuador suspended in-person classes across the country due to the serious security crisis and internal armed conflict issued by President Daniel Noboa.

Nicaragua: 83.6% of citizens approve of the administration of Daniel Ortega

A report released by polling firm M&R Consultores today revealed that 83.6% of Nicaraguans approve of the government led by President Daniel Ortega.

Peru: Son of former Peruvian president guilty but avoids prison

Kenji, the youngest son of former President Alberto Fujimori, was found guilty of bribery by Peru's Supreme Court today, although he will serve four years and six months of his sentence freely.

Dominican: The campaign intensifies 40 days before the municipal elections

Local governments are intensifying their campaign strategies in the Dominican Republic ahead of the municipal elections on February 18, and as of today they are prohibited from opening public works.

Dominican Republic: Authorities expect an economic expansion of 4.75 percent in 2024

The Dominican Republic expects economic growth of 4.75 percent this year, which represents a significant acceleration compared to 2023, Presidential Secretary Joel Santos reported today.

Venezuela: Parliament approved the transfer of the general to the National Pantheon

The Venezuelan National Assembly today unanimously approved an agreement granting the corresponding honors for the transfer of the remains of General Domingo Antonio Cifuentes to the National Pantheon.

Venezuela: The Parliamentary Committee informed the Venezuelan National Assembly of the start of its sessions

A committee of six deputies appointed by the Venezuelan National Assembly (Parliament) today handed over to the National Electoral Council (CNE) the document confirming the beginning of the new 2024-2025 term of the legislature.

Bolivia: Illegal smuggling of 500,000 liters of fuel was detected

About 20 vehicles illegally loaded more than 500,000 liters of fuel in three months, National Fuel Agency Executive Director Germán Jiménez told the press today.

Chile: Protesters demand the resignation of Carabineros director

Amid a strong police deployment, dozens of Chileans today demanded the resignation of the police director, General Ricardo Yanez, responsible for repression during the 2019 social outbreak.

Colombia: Petro will seek to bring the 2027 Pan American Games back to Colombia

Colombia's President, Gustavo Petro, announced today that he will soon travel to Chile and will try to convince Pan Am Sports to move the 2027 Pan American Games venue back to Barranquilla.

Panama: Protesters demand the closure of Minera Panama

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered today at the gates of Minera Panama in Donoso (Colon), demanding the closure of the largest copper mine in Central America.

Panama: Calls for unity stand out in Panamanian national celebration

Archbishop of Panama Monsignor Domingo Ulloa urged today that love of country must unite above all differences, referring to the National Act of January 9, 1964.

Paraguay: President Peña calls complaints of nepotism an “attack”

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña considered local media revelations about cases of nepotism in Congress that scandalized the country this year to be an “attack” on his government, ABC Color newspaper reported today.

Spain: The first Madrid derby of three matches, opening the Spanish Super Cup

Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti does not like this idea, nor does his Argentine colleague Diego Cholo Simeone, but neither of them can avoid playing three Madrid derbies in a row today.

Spain: The government will face its first test tomorrow

Amid the uncertainty, the Spanish Chamber of Deputies will hold its first session tomorrow with three government-proposed decrees still pending.

UN: Cuba calls for an immediate ceasefire to stop the genocide in Gaza

Cuba's First Deputy Foreign Minister, Gerardo Penalver, today considered the ceasefire in Gaza a priority to stop the genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian population.

Lebanon: Highlighting Hezbollah's operation from Lebanon to Israeli headquarters

Today, the Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) carried out an operation against the headquarters of the Northern Command of the Israeli Land Army, only 12 kilometers from the border.

Lebanon: The government renews its demand to stop the Israeli aggression

Today, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati renewed the demand to stop the Israeli aggression, when he received a United Nations delegation headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix.

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