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TC declares unconstitutional Law that intended to judge minors of 16 and 17 years of age as adults

He Constitutional Court (TC) declared unconstitutional Law No. 32330, a rule that had been approved by the Congress of the Republic and provided that adolescents aged 16 and 17 could be criminally

January 17, 2026

Peru

González Urrutia's son -in -law turned 240 days detained in an unknown whereabouts

Hungarian citizen detained in June after interception of ship in Venezuelan waters released from prison

Reference photo / Courtesy The NGO Foro Penal, dedicated to the defense of political prisoners in Venezuela, confirmed this Saturday the release of a Hungarian political prisonerdetained in June of last year

January 17, 2026

Venezuela

Cities in CE and MG begin vaccination against dengue with a single dose

The cities of Maranguape (CE) and Nova Lima (MG) began pilot vaccination with the single-dose vaccine against dengue developed by the Butantan Institute. In this first stage, 204.1 thousand doses will be

January 17, 2026

Brasil

The rural destination north of Papudo that is ideal for a relaxed and peaceful holiday

North of Papudo, a small town coastal is transforming the tourist map of the central area of Chile. This is La Ballena, a destination that is positioned as the intelligent alternative for

January 17, 2026

Chile

JNE opens the door to rehabilitated candidates: decision in favor of Mario Vizcarra marks a precedent in the elections

The National Election Jury (JNE) decided that Mario Vizcarra continue as a presidential candidate in the elections 2026by declaring the appeal founded against the blemishes sustained in his sentence for embezzlement, already

January 17, 2026

Peru

NGOs register new releases in the country and confirm at least 116

Human rights NGOs hope that more releases will take place and insist that there is “a lot of anguish” among the relatives of those imprisoned. They demand that all political prisoners be

January 17, 2026

Venezuela

Federal Police carries out new operation against Banco Master

FGC starts paying Banco Master customers with up to R$250 thousand

The Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) announced this Saturday (17) the start of the payment to Banco Master customers who have financial investments at the institution, settled by the Central Bank in November

January 17, 2026

Brasil

José Jerí: “Government and Congress must ensure decisions so that Huancavelica can take off”

Newspaper Mail Editorial Updated 01/17/2026, 03:06 pm The president of the republic, José Jerí, held a work day in the Huancavelica region, within the framework of the Executive Branch’s commitment to tour

January 17, 2026

Peru

Helicopter crashes in the west zone of Rio and leaves three people dead

Three passengers died when a helicopter crashed in a forested area, in Guaratiba, in the west zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The bodies are rescued by the Fire Department.

January 17, 2026

Brasil

They extend the tariff exemption for food, hygiene products and medicines

Havana/The Cuban authorities have once again extended the tariff exemption for non-commercial imports of food, medicines and hygiene products. The State is unable to guarantee basic supply and is forced to prolong,

January 17, 2026

Ecuador

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