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Starting this Wednesday, fines will be applied to motorcycles with two occupants in emergency areas

From this Wednesday January 21the National Police of Peru (PNP) will begin to impose sanctions on those who violate the prohibition on two people traveling on board a motorcycle in areas declared

January 19, 2026

Peru

Uncontrolled fires in Chile leave at least 19 dead and thousands evacuated

A series of forest fires that are advancing uncontrollably in southern Chile this Sunday leave at least 19 dead and thousands of evacuees. Firefighters were fighting 14 fire outbreaks in the regions

January 19, 2026

Venezuela

Politicians from all walks of life pay tribute to Raul Jungmann, who died yesterday

With more than 50 years of career in politics, Raul Jungmann, who died last Sunday (18), went from councilor to deputy and also served as minister in the governments of Fernando Henrique

January 19, 2026

Brasil

Video reveals Jerí’s second unofficial visit to the same Chinese businessman

A video recorded on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 has once again placed President José Jerí at the center of the controversy. The images, recorded between 6:08 and 6:11 in the afternoon and

January 19, 2026

Peru

Financial entities defend the Central Bank’s actions in the Master case

Financial market reduces inflation projection for 2026 to 4.02%

The financial market revised downwards inflation expectations in Brazil in 2026. Released this Monday (19) by the Central Bank (BC), in Brasília, the Focus Bulletin projects that the Broad Consumer Price Index

January 19, 2026

Brasil

Rafael Belaúnde on Jerí’s meeting with a Chinese businessman: "In another context it would be grounds for him to be removed from office."

The presidential candidate of Libertad Popular, Rafael Belaunde Llosareferred to the meeting between the president José Jerí and the Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang at a chifa on December 26 late at night.

January 19, 2026

Peru

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

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