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Woman would have murdered her American partner in Medellín

American died after a strong fight with his partner in Medellín. The person involved was captured and is being investigated for homicide. A new fact of violence was registered in Medellinwhere a

January 8, 2026

Colombia

They dictate 18 months of preventive detention for a minor involved in the crime of journalist Juan Núñez

One month after the unfortunate crime, the Judiciary issued 18 months of preventive detention against the 16-year-old minor, identified with the initials SJJA, who is accused of being the main author of

January 8, 2026

Peru

presos políticos Amnistía Internacional Clippve detenidos

NGO registers 1,011 political prisoners until #7Jan: 128 are in forced disappearance

The NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón detailed that 81 political prisoners suffer from serious illnesses, which “aggravates the risks to their physical and mental integrity and demonstrates the systematic nature of human

January 8, 2026

Venezuela

Waste management can lead municipalities to reduce gas emissions

Cities with 100,000 inhabitants can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33.5% if they manage their solid waste at an intermediate level. The conclusion is a study by the international waste management and

January 8, 2026

Brasil

Puno: He dismembered the body of his niece and threw remains into the drainage pipe in Azángaro

By: Feliciano Gutiérrez The residents of the province of Azángaro are dismayed by the horrendous crime of a schoolgirl, barely 13 years old, who had been missing since December 29, 2025. After

January 8, 2026

Peru

Application of the Butantan dengue vaccine will begin on the 17th

In the fight against dengue, the Unified Health System (SUS) will apply the vaccine produced by the Butantan Institute, with a single dose, in three cities: Maranguape (CE) and Nova Lima (MG),

January 8, 2026

Brasil

Teatro a Mil 2026: programming of national and international shows

The 33rd edition of this festival will transform the city with a diverse offering of dance, music and performing arts that seek to connect with all types of audiences. Among the more

January 8, 2026

Chile

Medication crisis: “They are slowly killing my son because they are not giving them to him,” New EPS user

Patients dependent on medications report suspension of these by the New EPS, putting their lives at risk. The lady Margarita Gutierrezuser of New EPS and mother of a patient with refractory epilepsy

January 8, 2026

Colombia

Petroperú situation affects suppliers

Representatives of lot operators on the north coast, who are suppliers of Petroperuthey once again sent a letter to President José Jerí requesting an immediate meeting due to the “critical debt” that

January 8, 2026

Peru

Everything ready

Educational Summer 2026 today the children will be received Everything is ready at the Departmental Inspection of Initial and Primary Education of Cerro Largo so that the 7 Schools in which the

January 8, 2026

Uruguay

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