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[VIDEO] First releases of political prisoners: Enrique Márquez and Biagio Pilieri meet with their families

Photo: Screenshot The opponents Enrique Márquez and Biagio Pilieri were released this Thursday, as confirmed by journalist Vladimir Villegas in a video published on his Instagram account. “How nice to see you

January 9, 2026

Venezuela

In an event in SP, manifesto celebrates democracy against acts of January 8

A manifesto launched on Thursday night (8), in the capital of São Paulo, celebrated the victory of democracy against the attempted coup that took place on January 8, 2023. The document was

January 9, 2026

Brasil

Whoever has this $10,000 bill can receive $1 million as a reward

Ignacio Villalón, expert in numismatics and creator of “Error Coins Chile”, revealed a treasure that he keeps in his private collection: a strange ticket double of ten thousand pesos that lacks serial

January 9, 2026

Chile

Prosecutor’s Office investigates alleged contempt in the Ranchería River project

A $639 billion dam remains out of commission in the north of the country, triggering a disciplinary process after years of court rulings. The Attorney General’s Office opened a disciplinary investigation against

January 9, 2026

Colombia

Percy Ipanaque Case: Homes of 6 people close to the murdered deputy candidate were raided

On December 31, six properties were raided, as part of the investigation into the murder of the lawyer and candidate for deputy of Together for Peru, Percy Ipanaqué. The request was requested

January 9, 2026

Peru

Minister of Education confirms that classes will restart on Monday the 12th

The Minister of Education confirmed through a video published through the Telegram platform that school activities will restart next Monday the 12th in all basic and secondary education subsystems in the country.

January 9, 2026

Venezuela

Government studies tax exemption for the 2027 Women’s Cup

The federal government is analyzing the possibility of granting tax incentives related to the organization of the 2027 Women’s Football World Cup, which will be held in Brazil. The Ministry of Finance

January 9, 2026

Brasil

Sunass: 89% of Arequipa residents do not know how much drinking water they consume

A recent study carried out by the National Superintendency of Sanitation Services (Sunass) reveals that 89% of Arequipa users do not know the real volume of drinking water they consume per month,

January 9, 2026

Peru

Gilmar suspends decisions on purchase of R$17 million medicine

Court orders SUS to provide medicine to treat rare cancer

The Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Region (TRF2) ordered the supply of the drug Mitotane to patients in the Unified Health System (SUS) diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) – a rare,

January 9, 2026

Brasil

Mobility is restored on the Pan-American Highway after actions by the ELN

The Pan-American highway that connects the departments of Risaralda and Chocó was reopened after several hours of closure. The blockade was recorded near the municipality of Tadó, where armed men from the

January 9, 2026

Colombia

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