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The return of the gunboat policy: from the crisis of 1902 to the attack of January 3 in Venezuela

Photograph showing a military vehicle incinerated after being hit at the Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base, also known as La Carlota, on January 3, in Caracas (Venezuela). Photo: EFE/ Miguel Gutierrez

January 19, 2026

Venezuela

Pachacámac: Mayor is caught in improper meetings with his municipal manager

What began as a series of administrative questions has escalated into a political and ethical controversy in the District Municipality of Pachacámac. Videos show that Mayor Enrique Cabrera Sulca has more than

January 19, 2026

Peru

Penal Forum confirms the release of five foreign citizens

The Unitary Platform has confirmed 155 releases and demanded that the release processes be accelerated so that “the suffering of political prisoners and their families, who have remained permanently vigil outside many

January 19, 2026

Venezuela

Caixa starts paying Bolsa Família in October

Caixa starts paying Bolsa Família in January

Caixa Econômica Federal begins paying the January installment of Bolsa Família. Beneficiaries with a Social Registration Number (NIS) ending in 1 will receive this Monday (19). In total, around 18.8 million families

January 19, 2026

Brasil

Venezuelan and Cuban exiles in Miami pray for the freedom of their countries

Miami/Hundreds of members of the Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities in Miami-Dade County gathered this Sunday at a Doral Church to participate in a day of prayer for the liberation of Cuba

January 19, 2026

Ecuador

Industrial production grows 4.1% in June, highest increase since 2020

High interest rates block credit for 80% of industries, research reveals

Of every ten industrial companies, eight faced difficulties obtaining credit. They point to high interest rates as the main obstacle to financing in the country. The data is part of research released

January 19, 2026

Brasil

They denounce the "kidnapping" by journalist Jorge Fernández Era for State Security

Madrid/The activist and writer Jorge Fernández Era has been missing since this Sunday afternoon he left his house to carry out the peaceful protest that he carries out on the 18th of

January 19, 2026

Ecuador

IPSOS SURVEY: Reggiardo and Bruce lead the voting intention for mayor of Lima

According to the latest Ipsos survey for Peru21Renzo Reggiardo (Renovación Popular) and Carlos Bruce (Somos Perú) lead the voting intention for the Lima Mayor’s Officewith 14% and 12%, respectively, if the municipal

January 19, 2026

Peru

The Divina Pastora will visit more than 60 parishes in Barquisimeto: it will last two months

Divine Shepherdess | Reference photo This Saturday, January 17, the annual pilgrimage of the Divina Pastora began through the parishes of Barquisimeto, Lara state. Last Wednesday, January 14, a massive procession with

January 19, 2026

Venezuela

Vladimir Cerrón reappears as a fugitive and attacks José Jerí: "It’s a wild card"

From hiding, the fugitive Vladimir Cerrón gave an interview to Panorama and, in addition to defending his presidential candidacy and innocence, he ranted against President José Jerí, whom he described as a

January 19, 2026

Peru

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