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Economy grows 0.9% in the third quarter of 2024, says IBGE

General Government debt rises to 79% of GDP in November

The General Government’s gross debt rose to 79% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in November. In October, it was at 78.4%, the Central Bank (BC) reported this Tuesday (30). The General

December 30, 2025

Brasil

"Peru at full speed": the new logo and the mandatory phrase that will be used by all Government entities

He Government of José Jerí established that as part of the social communication policy the mandatory use of the phrase “The Peru at full speed!”, which must be used in all institutions

December 30, 2025

Peru

4 died in a traffic accident during a week in Tucupita

Governor of Delta Amacuro, Loa Tamaronis, ordered to reinforce road safety operations in the face of the increase in road accidents Four people have lost their lives in traffic accidents that occurred

December 30, 2025

Venezuela

Check out the national holidays and optional points for 2026

The Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services published this Tuesday (30) concierge which establishes national holidays and optional points from 2026. Of the 10 national holidays, only one falls on

December 30, 2025

Brasil

Getting under the table on New Year’s Eve: what is this omen for?

We explain the origin of this traditional year-end omen and review other rituals that are already beginning to mark the agenda. As the end of the year approaches, so do the rituals

December 30, 2025

Colombia

Gangsters detonate explosive in taxi driver’s house in Piura

In the midst of a state of emergency in which Piura has been in since last week due to the high crime rate due to extortion and homicides, some criminals launched and

December 30, 2025

Peru

They warn that displacement crises persist in countries such as Venezuela, Afghanistan, Ukraine or Sudan

Hundreds of Venezuelan migrants try to leave Chile | Photo: Patricio Arana / AFP The non-governmental organization Spanish Commission for Refugee Assistance (CEAR) maintained that the European Union (EU) continued to promote

December 30, 2025

Venezuela

Unemployment rate reaches 5.2%, the lowest since 2012

The unemployment rate in the quarter ending in November was 5.2%, according to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). This is the lowest unemployment rate since 2012,

December 30, 2025

Brasil

The US declares Peru in default for unpaid arbitration award of US$91 million for Chinchero airport

Peru has been declared by USA in default for an unpaid international arbitration award of 91 million dollars, which corresponds to Kuntur Wasiconcessionaire that was in charge of the Chinchero airport. This

December 30, 2025

Peru

Number of political prisoners does not decrease in proportion to releases, says NGO

Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón stated that, from a humanitarian perspective, the balance of the releases of political prisoners “is devastating.” They consider that although these releases represent a “relief” for their families,

December 30, 2025

Venezuela

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