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Petroperú relaunches key process for its 'Comprehensive Transformation' after declaring the first call void

Petroperú confirms that Rita López remains as general manager

In the midst of the crisis in which it remains, Petroperu confirmed that Rita López Saavedra will continue as general manager in charge of the oil company, after she presented her letter

January 18, 2026

Peru

Delcy Rodríguez holds talks with Lula, Petro and Sánchez

President (E) Rodríguez announces changes in the cabinet

The acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced new changes in the structure of the Bolivarian Government, appointing three holders in strategic areas. In the Ministry of Popular Power for Communication and Information, the

January 18, 2026

Venezuela

Mario Vizcarra awaits the ruling: which way will the balance tip?

Its continuity in the elections is in the hands of the National Elections Jury (JNE). Mario Vizcarra’s chances of trying for the presidency for Peru Primero in the elections on April 12

January 18, 2026

Peru

Delcy Rodríguez has been on the DEA’s radar for years, according to documents obtained by AP

President in charge of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez | Photo: reference After the capture of Nicolás Madurothe vice president Delcy Rodríguez emerged as the preferred figure of the United States to lead the

January 18, 2026

Venezuela

Disciplinary process against Richard Concepción Carhuancho for Waykis case: TC orders measure to JNJ

HeConstitutional Courtresolved that it is appropriate to refer the case to theNational Board of Justicefor a disciplinary evaluation after noticing an unjustified delay in granting and raising an appeal against a preventive

January 18, 2026

Peru

Reuters: The US spoke for months with Diosdado Cabello before the operation against Maduro

Trump administration officials maintained contacts with Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello before and after the January 3 raid. Washington warned him not to use the security forces against the opposition, according to sources

January 18, 2026

Venezuela

Trump wants to tax European countries opposed to the purchase of Greenland

US President Donald Trump promised this Saturday (17) to implement a wave of escalating tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenlandescalating the dispute over the future

January 18, 2026

Brasil

Junín: Elections reduce judges to the Superior Court of Justice and affect judicial burden

The General Elections of this 2026 also generate direct impacts on the functioning of the Judiciary in Junín. This was warned by the president of the Superior Court of Justice of Junín,

January 18, 2026

Peru

Petroperú: Government defines new board this week

Congress wants the State to spend more money on Petroperú

Only between 2022 and 2025, Petroperu has received around S/21,000 million in aid from the State to stay afloat. Although this resource could be used for other sectors such as education, security,

January 18, 2026

Peru

Norway rejected delivery of Machado’s Nobel Prize

Norwegian media rejected the decision made by María Corina Machado to present the Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump. Analysts and parties of different political tendencies criticized the “lack

January 18, 2026

Venezuela

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