Havana, June 23 (RHC-PL) -With the trade fair "Biopharmaceutical Products: Challenges of the Third Millennium", the International Congress of the National Center for Scientific Research (CNIC 2015) has opened its doors in Havana.... More
United Nations, June 23 (RHC)-- The United Nations has again recognized the inalienable right of the Puerto Rican people to independence and their self-determination after 117 years of U.S. domination.... More
Quito, June 23 (RHC)-- Social movements, political and cultural organization in Ecuador expressed their rejection of destabilization attempts promoted by ultra-right sectors against the democratic government of President Rafael Correa and the Citizen's Revolution.... More
Havana, June 23 (RHC)-- Peace talks between representatives of the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP) continue in Havana, as part of the 38th round of negotiations to put an end to the long-standing armed conflict in the South American country. ... More
Lima, June 23 (teleSUR-RHC)-- After a public awareness campaign highlighted how Peru has the lowest percentage of investment in education out of all countries participating in the Copa America tournament, some observers are saying that current attempts to increase funds are too little, too late.... More
Mexico City, June 23 (teleSUR-RHC)-- A new report published by Forbes magazine on Sunday revealed Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has spent almost $1 billion in publicity during his three years in power. ... More
La Paz, June 23 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Bolivian women continue to face many obstacles in the labor market, as discrimination, a wide salary gap, and work overload, warned anthropologist Aida Ferreyra Villarroel during a presentation of the recently released bi-annual journal Technical Training, which is sponsored by the Swiss Cooperation. ... More
Social Movements in Ecuador Begin National Debate on Inheritance Tax and Laws Limiting Capital Gains
Quito, June 23 (teleSUR-RHC)-- The Confederation of Indigenous and Farmer Organizations (FEI) is one of the many social movements participating in the national debate on the inheritance tax bill and law for limiting capital gains. ... More
Santiago de Chile, June 23 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Chilean prosecutors announced on Monday that they have opened an investigation against conservative politicians over alleged tax fraud, as the government sent a bill to Congress that seeks to demand more transparency from political parties. The move follows a trial against four members of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) - the closest political party to former dictator Augusto Pinochet - who are accused of financing their election campaigns with false receipts and donations from companies under investigation for tax fraud. ... More
Cuban First Vice-President Miguel Diaz-Canel handed over to 5-time world champ wrestler Mijain Lopez the Cuban flag that will head the Cuban sports delegation to the 17th Pan-American Games to be held in Toronto, Canada, from July 10th-26th.... More
United Nations, June 22 (RHC)-- The United Nations has found "serious violations of international humanitarian law" which "may amount to war crimes" by Israeli forces during last summer’s Israeli assault on Gaza. ... More
Santiago de Chile, June 22 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Chile declared an environmental state of emergency in the capital Santiago de Chile on Monday, due to extreme levels of smog. ... More
Brussels, June 22 (RHC)-- European leaders are holding emergency talks in Brussels today on Greece’s financial future. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has presented a new proposal for reforms which the European Commission called a "good basis for progress." ... More
Charleston, June 22 (RHC)-- An estimated 20,000 people gathered on the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday evening in a show of unity to commemorate the nine African-American people shot and killed at the Emanuel AME Church last week.... More
Washington, June 22 (RHC)-- The leader of a U.S. white supremacist group cited in Dylann Roof’s manifesto has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Republicans, including presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Rick Santorum. ... More
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