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Rusia denuncia nuevos ataques de Kiev contra refinerías

30 October 2026 at 13:49

Moscú, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Ucrania retomó los ataques contra las refinerías de petróleo de Rusia tras una pausa, denunció hoy el vice primer ministro de la nación euroasiática, Alexandr Nóvak.

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Reclaman garantías laborales tras cierre en siderúrgica de Italia

30 October 2026 at 13:48

Roma, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Organizaciones sindicales, partidos de oposición y empresarios advierten hoy sobre las consecuencias económicas y laborales de la decisión judicial que confirmó el cierre de las áreas calientes de la antigua siderúrgica Ilva, en la ciudad italiana de Taranto.

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Brasil inicia temporada de cruceros con expectativa de más empleos

30 October 2026 at 13:36

Brasilia, 29 oct (Prensa Latina) Brasil inicia hoy la temporada de cruceros turísticos 2026-2027, con un aumento del 24 por ciento en la oferta de plazas y expectativas de superar los 72 mil empleos generados durante el ciclo anterior.

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Aplauden catrina monumental y récord Guinness a capital de México

30 October 2026 at 13:35

Ciudad de México, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Medios locales de prensa resaltan hoy el récord Guinness obtenido por la Ciudad de México tras la instalación en el Zócalo capitalino de una catrina monumental con alrededor de 33 metros, la más alta del mundo.

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Ukraine Evacuates Residents from Frontline Town of Oleshky

30 October 2026 at 13:22

At least 527 people are expected to return to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

On Friday, Ukrainian legislator David Arakhamia, head of the ruling Servant of the People party, confirmed that the evacuation of residents from Oleshky—a frontline town in the Kherson region—is continuing while the ceasefire remains in effect.

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Al least “25 buses have been prepared to evacuate 750 residents, with more than 50 medical personnel and nine ambulances on standby and separate transport has also been arranged for pets,” Irish journalist Brian McDonald posted on social networks.

Earlier in the day, Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said that 527 people from Oleshky were expected to return to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

The evacuees would enter Ukraine from Belarus. Once in Ukraine, they will undergo medical examinations, receive initial medical care, and be provided with essential supplies and accommodation.

On Thursday, a Ukrainian delegation led by Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets departed for Oleshky on a humanitarian mission, which was made possible by an agreement with Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova, with coordination of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.

With about 2,000 people remaining at present, Oleshky lies on the left bank of the Dnieper River. The town has been under Russian control since February 2022 and is facing a humanitarian crisis, with shortages of food, medicine and other essential supplies amid continued fighting.

The humanitarian mission followed an agreement on a temporary ceasefire in the area to facilitate aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. The ceasefire is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:59 p.m. Moscow time on Nov. 1.

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Source: Xinhua

Chile Launches 63rd Antarctic Scientific Expedition with International Cooperation

30 October 2026 at 13:18

On Thursday, Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Pérez Mackenna inaugurated the 63rd Antarctic Scientific Expedition (ECA) in Punta Arenas. The expedition is set to carry out nearly 50 research projects, involving more than 150 scientists, between November and the end of March.

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During the ceremony, the Foreign Minister highlighted Chile’s position as a gateway to Antarctica for international scientific programs. “The trust Chile enjoys in the realm of international relations, combined with the prestige of its public institutions and its logistical and infrastructural capabilities, represents an asset of immense value for attracting more countries to choose Chile as their gateway to Antarctica,” stated Pérez Mackenna.

Foreign Ministry reports indicated that the number of countries using Punta Arenas as a departure point for the “White Continent” has grown from 12 to 21 since 2004. Furthermore, eight other nations have occasionally passed through the capital of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region. “They use our ports and airports for their own vessels and aircraft, or they contract services in the Magallanes region to facilitate their scientific expeditions,” the minister noted.

The 63rd Antarctic Scientific Expedition includes operations at bases and field camps across the Antarctic Peninsula and the continent’s interior—including Union Glacier, located approximately 1,000 kilometers from the South Pole. The teams will conduct research across various fields of Antarctic science—an area the Foreign Minister described as strategic and inseparable from Chilean foreign policy.

En PuntaArenas se realizó el lanzamiento oficial de la 63ª Expedición Científica Antártica "ECA63" del @inach_gob

En la instancia, el Comandante en Jefe de la Tercera Zona Naval, Contraalmirante Juan Soto Herrera, presentó los detalles del despliegue naval para este periodo pic.twitter.com/qXflnac41l

— Armada de Chile (@Armada_Chile) October 30, 2026

The text reads, “The official launch of the 63rd Antarctic Scientific Expedition (“ECA63″) by @inach_gob took place in Punta Arenas. During the event, the Commander-in-Chief of the Third Naval Zone, Rear Admiral Juan Soto Herrera, presented details regarding the naval deployment for this period.”

“Antarctic science has a very distinct character; it is a strategic field—inseparable from Chile’s foreign policy—that helps us explore and gain knowledge about a vast territory that is crucial to the future of both our country and the planet,” Pérez Mackenna affirmed.

Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty—originally signed by 12 countries in 1959—which designates the territory for science and international cooperation. Although the continent is not governed by any single state, countries such as Chile, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand maintain historical territorial claims.

Chile operates at least ten Antarctic bases: five are managed by the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH), while the others are run by the Armed Forces. The country’s first facility in the territory was inaugurated in 1940, following a decree by President Pedro Aguirre Cerda that established the boundaries of the Chilean Antarctic territory.

#Chile | Severe storms and a tornado have damaged at least 25 homes in Requínoa and left over 10,000 customers without power in Santiago. Authorities have issued emergency alerts as they assess the damage.#ChileStorms #Tornado #SevereWeather #teleSUREnglish pic.twitter.com/p1XM7r0xMz

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) October 27, 2026

Desempleo en Brasil cae a mínimo trimestral histórico

30 October 2026 at 13:07

Brasilia, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) La tasa de desempleo en Brasil descendió a 5,2 por ciento en el tercer trimestre de 2026, el menor nivel registrado para ese período desde 2012, informó hoy el Instituto de Geografía y Estadística.

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Rusia toma nota de disposición de Kiev a debatir tema territorial

30 October 2026 at 13:04

Moscú, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Moscú está al tanto de las declaraciones del mandatario ucraniano, Vladimir Zelenski, sobre su disposición a abordar la cuestión territorial para resolver la crisis, dijo hoy el asesor del Kremlin, Yuri Ushakov.

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Brasileña Petrobras logra tercer hallazgo de petróleo en mismo pozo

30 October 2026 at 12:49

Brasilia, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) La empresa brasileña Petrobras suma hoy un tercer hallazgo de petróleo en el pozo Morpho, ubicado en aguas ultraprofundas de la cuenca de la desembocadura del Amazonas, frente al estado de Amapá.

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Canada Unveils First National Security Strategy in Over 20 Years

30 October 2026 at 12:49

The rules-based international order is eroding and the line between economic security and national security has disappeared, Carney stated.

On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched “The Plan for a Stronger Canada,” the country’s first national security strategy in over two decades aimed at countering evolving security threats and safeguarding national sovereignty.

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The prime minister’s office said in a news release that the rules-based international order is eroding and the line between economic security and national security has disappeared, noting that national security now relies not only on defense and resource capabilities, but also on the strength of the economy, the resilience of institutions, and the partnerships with allies.

The strategy outlines five main priorities: strengthening economic security and resilience by transforming strategic industries and securing supply chains; advancing a disciplined foreign policy to diversify partnerships; rebuilding and strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces; enhancing public safety against foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism, and transnational organized crime; and modernizing intelligence capabilities to anticipate and counter emerging threats.

“In a rapidly changing, more dangerous, more divided world, Canada must have the capacity to defend our sovereignty, the resilience to withstand emerging threats, and the determination to shape our own future. Our Plan for a Stronger Canada will build that strength. So that we can live our lives as we choose, in the greatest country in the world,” PM Carney said, adding that the Canada will update the strategy at least every four years.

Mark Carney on Canada's new national security strategy: "The last strategy was written for a different world. And today's national security strategy reflects profound new realities. Most fundamentally, what it does is it recognizes that the requirements of sovereignty have… pic.twitter.com/76d8VUmVIZ

— Scott Robertson (@sarobertson_) October 29, 2026

The Strategy Focuses On What We Can Control: Carney.

The new Canadian security strategy considers events that have occurred over the past year and a half, including foreign policy statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

“The plan defines Canada’s core national interests and establishes a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach that brings together our economic strength, foreign policy, defense and intelligence capabilities, and public safety initiatives,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.

To this end, the Canadian government has set out the following guidelines:

“1. Strengthen Canada’s economic security and resilience against threats: Canada has what the world wants. Securing our sovereignty in key sectors and delivering our resources and expertise to the world will reinforce Canada as a strategically important player in the global economy.

To strengthen our economic sovereignty, Canada is transforming our strategic industries with historic investments, securing our supply chains, maximising our energy security, and investing in Canadian innovation to position Canada as a global leader across critical industries.

2. Advance a disciplined foreign policy that diversifies Canada’s partnerships and builds strategic capabilities: No one country, no matter how powerful, can manage these challenges alone. The primary goal of our foreign policy is to support Canadian strategic autonomy and resilience through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities with likeminded partners.

Much of this work is underway. Canada is diversifying our trade and building stronger partnerships to create greater security and prosperity for Canadians, and forging new partnerships with allies that are anchored in our common values, respect our complementary strengths, and enhance our collective sovereignty and prosperity.

3. Rebuild and strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to defend Canada and Canadian interests: The work of defending Canada is the work of building Canada. To protect Canada’s sovereignty, strengthen our strategic autonomy, and meet our NORAD and NATO targets, the Canadian government is changing how we invest in defence.

We are building a stronger, more resilient Canadian defence industrial base capable of equipping, sustaining, and scaling up the CAF, accelerating procurement, and working with the Defence Investment Agency to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy, strengthen strategic autonomy, and create lasting economic opportunities for Canadians.

By transforming our military and defence supply chain, strengthening Arctic security, and contributing to stability in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond, Canada will be able to protect itself at home and act as a responsible ally and partner abroad.

4. Protect Canadians and strengthen public safety against criminal and national security threats: Canadians should feel safe and free to take part in every facet of Canadian society.

We will work with all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, and Northern communities to strengthen our defences and build resilience against threats facing Canadians. We will intensify efforts to counter foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism, and transnational organised crime, including sabotage, extortion, fraud, online exploitation, financial crime, money laundering, and sanctions evasion, while protecting Canadians and our institutions from foreign information manipulation.

5. Modernise Canada’s intelligence capabilities to anticipate and counter emerging threats: Our ability to collect, analyse, and leverage intelligence, together with our partners, ensures we are prepared to tackle emerging threats.

Canada will strengthen our sovereign intelligence capabilities, deepen and diversify our intelligence partnerships, and modernise Canada’s intelligence enterprise by updating authorities to reflect evolving threats and technologies while safeguarding Canadians’ rights.”

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Sources: Xinhua – PM Office

Caso Odebrecht continúa empantanado en la justicia panameña

30 October 2026 at 12:37

Ciudad de Panamá, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Los procesos que vinculan el caso Odebrecht con el expresidente panameño Juan Carlos Varela (2014-2019) y los hermanos Ricardo y Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares(diputados del Parlacen) permanecen hoy sin atención en la Corte Suprema de Justicia (CSJ).

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New York Signs Law to Protect Children From Artificial Intelligence Chatbots

30 October 2026 at 12:28

Violations could result in a civil penalty of up to US$25,000 sought by the state’s attorney general.

On Wednesday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law aimed at protecting minors from the growing risks of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.

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“As a mother and grandmother, I believe kids deserve to be kids, without dangerous AI chatbots putting their safety and mental health at risk. Today, I signed new laws to protect them. Big Tech, you’re on notice: New York will not let you profit at the expense of our children,” she said.

The new legislation prohibits companies from offering a range of chatbot features to users under the age of 18, which include pretending to be human, building emotional dependency, encouraging self-harm or engaging in sexually explicit conversations.

Under the new law, violations could result in a civil penalty of up to US$25,000 sought by the state’s attorney general. The bill also establishes a public website where New Yorkers could file complaints against chatbot companies for potential violations.

New York signs law barring minors from AI companion chatbots

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the measure Wednesday.

Tech industry group Tech:NYC criticized the law's vague language. pic.twitter.com/a69TdVSdWC

— WW3 SOON (@Web3__Youth) October 30, 2026

“The law is not limited to products marketed as AI companions. Its definition can reach other conversational generative AI products, including AI characters, creator replicas, roleplay tools, and general-purpose chatbots. Businesses offering these features to users in New York should review their products, age-assurance systems, and data practices before the effective date,” outlet My Adult Attorney pointed out.

“A ‘covered AI companion’ is a generative AI system with a natural-language interface, including text or voice, that provides ongoing, adaptive responses to user inputs. A business does not avoid the law simply by calling its chatbot an assistant rather than a companion.”

“The restrictions concern users physically located in New York. An operator need not be located in New York to face enforcement. Conversely, the statute treats access by a user physically outside New York as conduct wholly outside the state. The focus is the user’s location, not merely residence,” My Adult Attorney added.

Previously, several U.S. states have passed laws to restrict use of chatbots for children and enforce stronger safety requirements for AI companies.

In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring chatbot developers to conduct and publish annual child safety risk assessments and submit their products to independent audits. Newsom also signed a law to ban social media platforms from deploying addictive features for users under the age of 16.

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Source: Xinhua

U.S. Energy Blockade Reduces Tourism to Cuba By 65%

30 October 2026 at 12:07

Pressure from Washington has led to the suspension of air routes and the withdrawal of international companies.

On Wednesday, the National Office of Statistics and Information published a report showing that the U.S. energy blockade has caused a decrease in tourism to Cuba.

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This Caribbean nation received 65.1 percent fewer international visitors in the first nine months of this year than in the same period of 2025. Cuba received 477,707 international visitors from January to September, down 890,140 from the same period a year earlier.

Canada, Cuba’s largest source market for international tourists, saw the steepest decline, with visitor numbers falling by 430,460. Arrivals from Russia decreased by 67,205, while visits by Cubans living abroad dropped by 60,081. The number of visitors from the U.S. fell by 42,984.

Tourism is one of the Caribbean country’s main sources of foreign currency, but the sector is going through a crisis marked by suspended air routes, hotel closures and the withdrawal of international companies.

CUBAN FM RESIST THE BLOCKADE AT THE UN

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stood up to US Ambassador Mike Waltz at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, in a confrontation that laid bare the deepening hostility over Washington's escalating economic war of aggression on the… pic.twitter.com/3Fqg5K0PzX

— Sovereign Media (@sov_media) October 29, 2026

In July, the Cuban government said that U.S. pressure had prompted seven international hotel chains to withdraw from the island, including Spain’s Melia, Iberostar and Barcelo.

The crisis has been compounded by U.S. restrictions on oil supplies imposed since January, including threats of tariffs on countries supplying fuel to the island, as well as expanded sanctions introduced in May.

Cuba has been subject to a U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade for more than six decades. In June, Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power approved a package of 176 economic and social reform measures aimed at liberalizing the economy, including provisions to attract new investors and expand private-sector participation in tourism.

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Source: Xinhua

Ultraderecha intentará enrarecer Cumbre Iberoamericana de Madrid

30 October 2026 at 11:53

Madrid, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Los esfuerzos de España por rescatar el espíritu de unidad y cooperación del concierto iberoamericano, están hoy amenazados por la corriente ultraderechista en Latinoamérica.

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Votación en ONU contra bloqueo a Cuba resulta mensaje abrumador

30 October 2026 at 11:45

Montevideo, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) La votación en Naciones Unidas de rechazo al bloqueo a Cuba resulta un mensaje abrumador en defensa del derecho internacional y del multilateralismo, consideró hoy aquí la embajadora de la isla en Uruguay, Lissett Pérez.

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Arrestan en Bolivia a exministro por implicación en caso radares

30 October 2026 at 11:36

La Paz, 30 oct (Prensa Latina) Autoridades bolivianas informaron hoy el arresto del exministro de Defensa Edmundo Novillo (2020-2025), por su presunta implicación, junto a otros exfuncionarios, en un caso relacionado con la compra de radares a Francia.

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