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Sanitation in Nueva Palmira is delayed due to changes to the initial project

Caraballo pointed out that there are still issues to be resolved in Palmira. “Negotiations are underway with the consortium because aspects that were not initially contemplated are being incorporated,” he indicated. Among

February 27, 2026

Uruguay

Government announces transfer to MG city halls to help the homeless

One in four people lives in risk areas in Juiz de Fora

The mayor of Juiz de Fora (MG), Margarida Salomão, stated, this Friday (27), that one in four people in the city lives in a risk area and that interventions need to be

February 27, 2026

Brasil

Anonymous Heroes requests urgent protocol for humanitarian release for prisoners who are victims of torture in Venezuela

Foro Penal reports that there are still 568 political prisoners, including 182 soldiers

Among those detained there are 52 people of foreign nationality. Photo: Archive The NGO Foro Penal, which leads the defense of political prisoners in Venezuela, put the total number of these detainees

February 27, 2026

Venezuela

Businessman remains silent in testimony to INSS CPMI

Summoned to testify as a witness to the criminal scheme that embezzled billions of reais from retirees and pensioners from the National Social Security Institute (INSS), businessman Paulo Camisotti remained silent when

February 27, 2026

Brasil

High Commissioner: "The suffering of the Venezuelan people must end"

UN High Commissioner calls for the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela

The high commissioner determined that the state of emergency in the country “must be reviewed to ensure that it respects civic space and human rights.” The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,

February 27, 2026

Venezuela

Economists and productive sector see advances with PL from IR exemption

Revenue pays February Income Tax fine mesh batch

Around 205 thousand taxpayers who fell through the cracks and settled their outstanding issues will settle their accounts with Leão. This Friday (27), the Federal Revenue Service pays the February fine mesh

February 27, 2026

Brasil

Cuba and the United States accuse each other of being a threat to regional peace

The United States hesitates between two transition options for Cuba: gradual as in Venezuela or abrupt and chaotic

Madrid/The major American media, beyond those based in Florida, have focused on Cuba since Washington has increased pressure on the Island. Among the numerous articles published this Friday, highlights an analysis of

February 27, 2026

Ecuador

The BROU launches special loans for municipal officials throughout the country

The agreement promotes a special financial support campaign that will begin on March 10 and will have a limited duration. The initiative seeks to improve access to credit and facilitate the regularization

February 27, 2026

Uruguay

Consultation on third batch of IR 2024 refund starts today

Income Tax receipts must be sent by this Friday

Companies and financial institutions have until this Friday (27) to send taxpayers proof of income for last year. The reports are used to complete the Personal Income Tax (IR) declaration for 2026

February 27, 2026

Brasil

The last two journalists detained in Venezuela were released

Last month, the SNTP counted a total of 25 journalists, communicators and press workers “illegally and arbitrarily detained.” Photo: @sntpvenezuela The last two journalists still detained in Venezuela were released this Thursday,

February 27, 2026

Venezuela

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