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Proinversión incorporated anti-corruption clause in public-private association contracts

The Board of Directors of Proinvestment agreed to incorporate the clause anti-corruption in public-private partnership (PPP) contracts. Minister of the sector indicates that they will promote eight projects in 2026. “The Concessionaire

February 6, 2026

Peru

Héctor Rodríguez: The truth about Venezuela is insurgent

They urge to fight silent war on the networks

The secretary of the Psuv for Social Movements, Héctor Rodríguez, urged to combat the silent war on the networks with intelligent mobilization. “We are not going to solve the attack on social

February 6, 2026

Venezuela

Who is Karyna Shuliak, Jeffrey Epstein’s Ex-Girlfriend Identified as His Main Heir?

Since the death of American financier Jeffrey Epstein in a federal jail cell in August 2019, his inner circle has been under intense scrutiny. Among the most enigmatic figures is Karyna Shuliak,

February 6, 2026

Bolivia

In recovery after the rains, Rio Grande do Sul's industry grows 34.9% in June

Ministry of Finance reduces GDP estimate to 2.3% in 2026

The Economic Policy Secretariat (SPE) of the Ministry of Finance reduced the growth estimate for the Brazilian economy this year from 2.4% to 2.3%. The forecast is contained in the Macrofiscal Bulletin,

February 6, 2026

Brasil

Provías denies termination of contract with France for the New Central Highway and Santa Rosa Expressway

Provías, an entity attached to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (TCM), published a statement in which it denies an alleged unilateral resolution by the Peruvian State of the government-to-government (G2G) contracts

February 6, 2026

Peru

María Corina Machado believes that there could be elections in less than a year in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks at a press conference in Washington | Photo: EFE/ Octavio Guzmán Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado believes that there could be democratic elections in

February 6, 2026

Venezuela

Government considers issuing decree on environmental licensing

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA) reported today (6), in Brasília, that federal government teams are studying the possibility of creating new regulations for the environmental licensing process. The goal

February 6, 2026

Brasil

The Cuban regime accuses the United States of applying “draconian coercive measures” and “then announcing soup”

Madrid/The announcement of US Government aid to Cuba worth six million dollars has once again gone down badly with the regime. The reaction is similar to what it already had when last

February 6, 2026

Ecuador

Callao: Public Ministry begins investigations against Edita Vargas for usurpation of functions

The Callao Prosecutor’s Office opened a preliminary investigation for 60 days against the vice-governor of Callao, Edita Vargasand other possible suspects for the alleged crimes of aggravated usurpation, usurpation of public functions

February 6, 2026

Peru

Some “100 social agreements” will be approved by the MTOP in 2026

Within the framework of this agenda, the leader visited the department of Colonia and toured the Cadis facilities, the community wake rooms and the Narbona Chapel in Nueva Palmira. During the visit

February 6, 2026

Uruguay

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