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Criticism grows against the increase in the UPC for 2025

The situation of the health system in Colombia continues to take on a tinge of uncertainty due to the decision to increase the Capitation Payment Unit (UPC). On this occasion, the president

January 3, 2025

Colombia

Gustavo Adrianzén on the appointment of Boluarte’s bodyguard in Spain: "It does not mean that you have to stop fulfilling your obligations"

In a recent press conference, Gustavo Adrianzenthe president of the Council of Ministers, addressed the controversy surrounding Ruth Ligarda Castro, personal escort of President Dina Boluarte, who was appointed to a diplomatic

January 3, 2025

Peru

open doors

SUNCA headquarters remains open and registers for Social Fund, FOSVOC and FOCER Despite the construction license, which will last until practically mid-January, the SUNCA Departmental Headquarters remains with its doors open. Sign

January 3, 2025

Uruguay

Operation New Year: PRF points to a drop in accidents and deaths on highways

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) released this Thursday (2) the balance of Operation New Year. In the period from December 27th to January 1st, 1,023 accidents occurred on federal highways, a drop

January 3, 2025

Brasil

How much the CPI could rise in Colombia during 2025, according to the AI

A new year begins and in this sense, many Colombian citizens They consult about the panorama that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will have during 2025. To answer this concern, AI was

January 3, 2025

Colombia

La Oroya: Closure for two hours in Ticlio caused chaos on the Central Highway

Mario Huarcaya Updated on 01/02/2025, 09:07 pm The closure of the central highway in the Ticlio sector at km 133.00 for only two hours from 12:30 to 2:30 in the morning on

January 3, 2025

Peru

Faith of life: images of Nahuel Gallo, Argentine gendarme detained in Venezuela, are released

In images sent to foreign correspondents, the Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo is seen wearing a light blue prison uniform and walking on what appears to be a playground inside a prison facility.

January 3, 2025

Venezuela

Minha Casa, Minha Vida exceeds contract target in 2024, says minister

The Minha Casa, Minha Vida program exceeded the target for contracting housing units in 2024 by 25%. This is what the Minister of Cities, Jader Filho, stated in an interview broadcast on

January 3, 2025

Brasil

Antioquia presented a 19% decrease in theft and kidnapping crimes in 2024

According to the information provided by the Police, there was also a decrease in terrorism (-17%) and subversive actions (-19%). The Antioquia Police Department carried out a balance of operations in 2024.

January 3, 2025

Colombia

Cerro Verde is the main mining employer in the Arequipa region

The Cerro Verde Mining Society It has established itself as one of the main drivers of development in Arequipa, due not only to its production activity, but also to being the main

January 3, 2025

Peru

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