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ULA students call for mobilization to demand the release of political prisoners

Federation of University Centers of the University of Los Andes. Photo: Courtesy. The Federation of University Centers of the University of Los Andes (FCU-ULA), together with various student movements in the state

February 11, 2026

Venezuela

Networks have one year to release flags on meal and food vouchers

New rules for food and meal vouchers come into force

The new rules for the food voucher and meal voucher system come into force this Tuesday (10). In November last year, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed decree amending the Worker

February 11, 2026

Brasil

Gasoline rationing extends to embassies in Cuba

Madrid/Gasoline restrictions have also reached diplomatic representatives with a presence in Cuba. The Foreign Ministry has sent a circular to embassies and international organizations informing that, as of February 11, fuel will

February 11, 2026

Ecuador

José Jerí announces that the National Security Plan will be presented on Thursday, February 12 after almost a month of delay

After several weeks of delay, the President of the Republic, José Jeríannounced that this Thursday, February 12, the National Citizen Security Plan in the session of National Citizen Security Council (Conasec). Likewise,

February 11, 2026

Peru

Between gaps and contradictions, experts and civil society see amnesty as an opportunity

The amnesty bill is questioned for not including reparation mechanisms or guarantees of non-repetition, and for leaving out events that occurred after the deadline provided for in the law. However, experts affirm

February 11, 2026

Venezuela

"Affectionate, smiling, happy"says mother about son killed by police officers

The mother of student Thiago Menezes Flausino, Priscila Menezes Gomes de Souza, was heard this Tuesday (10), during the popular jury of the two military police officers accused of killing the 13-year-old

February 11, 2026

Brasil

48-hour regional strike announced due to uncertainty over the New Central Highway (VIDEO)

The multi-sector meeting held in the city of Huancayo to evaluate the situation of the New Central Highway led to the announcement of a 48-hour regional strike, promoted by civil society organizations,

February 11, 2026

Peru

Defeated El Negro, El Robacarro and The Monster of Naguanagua

In compliance with the Police Deployment Against Crime, officials assigned to the Juan José Mora Police Coordination Center carried out an operation in the Las Tablas sector, Democracy parish, Puerto Cabello municipality,

February 11, 2026

Venezuela

2025: industry grows more than the Brazilian average in seven states

In 2025, seven states in the country saw industrial production grow at a faster pace than the national average, with emphasis on Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. While Brazilian industry advanced

February 11, 2026

Brasil

Huarmey completes its first agro-export of Kent mango to European markets

The province of Huarmey took a key step in its productive development by carrying out its first export of mango kent to international markets in Europe. The initial shipment, which exceeds 19

February 11, 2026

Peru

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