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PCV demands “peremptory” investigation into the death of Alfredo Díaz in state custody

The PCV affirmed that the death of Alfredo Díaz reinforces the urgency of releasing all political prisoners, detained arbitrarily, and warned that repression and human rights violations “are incompatible with a rule

December 6, 2025

Venezuela

Flood deaths on Sumatra Island exceed 900

Residents of the Indonesian region of Aceh Tamiang climbed on slippery logs and walked for about an hour this Saturday (6) to get help, as the death toll from the floods and

December 6, 2025

Brasil

The 5 best places to visit in Chile this long weekend of December 8

The most used border crossings, such as Pino Hachado or Paso Samoré, facilitate arrival to the southern area of Chiliwhich minimizes driving time and maximizes the enjoyment of days off. This distance-cost

December 6, 2025

Chile

A viral hoax about the delivery of money in hotels mobilizes citizens in Havana

Havana/This Saturday, while most of Cuba tries to survive amid blackouts, repression, disease and hunger, several citizens gathered in front of Havana hotels with the hope—or simply the need—to receive supposed economic

December 6, 2025

Ecuador

Who is Gustavo Villa Mora, new general manager in charge of Petroperú?

The directory of Petroperu reported in a statement the appointment of Gustavo Adolfo Villa Mora as general manager in charge of the state company as of December 6, 2025. The company has

December 6, 2025

Peru

Padilha donates blood and starts vaccination against syncytial virus

With the aim of encouraging voluntary blood donation and marking the beginning of vaccination against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the state, the Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, participated this Saturday

December 6, 2025

Brasil

They capture alias ‘Caín’, leader of Los Pepes and investigated for 70 murders

The authorities captured alias ‘Caín’, accused of more than 70 homicides and a criminal leader with a high presence in several municipalities. The authorities captured Maicol Andrés Gómez, alias Caínnoted leader of

December 6, 2025

Colombia

Russia joins the governments that warn about the risks of traveling to Cuba due to the arbovirus outbreak

Havana/The epidemiological situation in Cuba is so serious that even an ally like Russia has been forced to issue a new international alert for its travelers. The embassy in Havana, citing a

December 6, 2025

Ecuador

José Jerí led ceremony for the anniversary of the creation of the National Police of Peru

On the morning of this Saturday, December 6, the President of the Republic José Jerí led the ceremony for the 37th anniversary of the creation of the National Police of Peru (PNP).

December 6, 2025

Peru

Ministry of Education will regulate schoolwork to reduce its impact at home

The regulation of schoolwork will be accompanied by a work plan and continuous training for the teaching staff| Photo Ministry of Education The Ministry of Education announced on Thursday the launching of

December 6, 2025

Venezuela

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