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Aragua Train: how the fearsome Venezuelan criminal network extended its power in Peru

The streets of Peru They have a before and after since they started committing crimes foreign bands organized crime, especially Aragua Train, whose networks expanded by Tacna, Arequipa, Lima, La Libertad (Trujillo

January 5, 2026

Peru

Venezuelans abroad react to US attack and Maduro’s fall

The United States attack that resulted in the capture of the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in the early hours of Saturday (3), brought protesters to the streets in several cities around

January 5, 2026

Brasil

Nicolás Maduro could shorten his trial in the US if he admits charges, according to criminal experts

Nicolás Maduro, former president of Venezuela, was captured early this Saturday, January 3, and faces four serious federal charges; conspiracy for narcoterrorism, importation of cocaine, possession of automatic weapons and explosives, and

January 5, 2026

Peru

The people of Anzoátegui demand the return of President Maduro

Hundreds of people gathered on the afternoon of this Sunday, January 4, in the Plaza Libertadores in Barcelona, in the state of Anzoátegui, against the imperialist aggression of the United States and

January 5, 2026

Venezuela

Inmet issues warning for RS of winds of up to 100 km/h and storm

Rains on the coast of São Paulo cause the Serra Mogi-Bertioga to be closed

The high volume of rain that has hit several cities on the coast of São Paulo in recent days has caused flooding and led to the temporary closure of the Serra Mogi-Bertioga

January 5, 2026

Brasil

They capture a 65-year-old man accused of beating to death his romantic partner in Ciudad Bolívar

A man was murdered after an alleged attack by his partner in a rural area of Antioquia. Photo reference RCN radio file. In the Bolívar Arriba sidewalklocated about an hour from the

January 5, 2026

Colombia

Elections 2026: They present an objection against the presidential candidacy of José Williams

A citizen filed an appeal against the presidential candidacy of José Williams, from Avanza País, before the National Elections Jury (JNE), alleging serious violations of electoral regulations and the statutes of the

January 5, 2026

Peru

Unitary Platform considers urgent the release of political prisoners for a transition

Reference photo / EFE/ Ronald Pena R The Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), Venezuela’s main opposition coalition, stated this Sunday that The “immediate release of all political prisoners” is an “urgent” step before

January 4, 2026

Venezuela

Mauro Vieira participates in Celac meeting on the crisis in Venezuela

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, participates this Sunday (4) in an extraordinary meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) called to discuss the situation

January 4, 2026

Brasil

JEE cleans Rafael López Aliaga: they reject blemishes against the Popular Renewal candidate

He Special Electoral Jury (JEE) of Lima Centro 1 declared the two unfounded studs presented against the presidential formula of Popular Renewal, headed by Rafael Lopez Aliaga. According to the electoral body,

January 4, 2026

Peru

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