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Helicopter crashes in the west zone of Rio and leaves three people dead

Three passengers died when a helicopter crashed in a forested area, in Guaratiba, in the west zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The bodies are rescued by the Fire Department.

January 17, 2026

Brasil

They extend the tariff exemption for food, hygiene products and medicines

Havana/The Cuban authorities have once again extended the tariff exemption for non-commercial imports of food, medicines and hygiene products. The State is unable to guarantee basic supply and is forced to prolong,

January 17, 2026

Ecuador

Oil increases slightly and closely monitors the situation in Iran

The prices of oil They recovered slightly this Friday after the fall of the previous day, with traders closely monitoring the evolution of the situation in Iran, a major global crude oil

January 17, 2026

Peru

Lacava: I put my hand in the fire for my President

The governor of the state of Carabobo, Rafael Lacava, expressed his absolute support for President Nicolás Maduro and the first combatant, Cilia Flores, after the recent accusations issued by the US justice

January 17, 2026

Venezuela

CNI: Brazilian investments in the US grew 52.3% in a decade

CNI: Brazil will access 36% of global trade with EU-Mercosur agreement

The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) presented a survey that shows that the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), when it comes into force, will increase Brazilian access to

January 17, 2026

Brasil

‘Run 4 vibes’: run together in Havana if the Police allow it

Havana/The January sun played with the salty breeze of the Malecón. A group of men and women adjusted their sneakers and sweaters with the phrase “Run 4 vibes” before starting to run.

January 17, 2026

Ecuador

Bad Bunny will not have a Peruvian opening act! They present a bill to make local artists mandatory opening acts

Our country continues to gain space in the world of concerts and now it has become a mandatory stop for world-class artists. However, during the performances of the shows, the presence of

January 17, 2026

Peru

Edmundo González assured that Rafael Tudares is deteriorated, physically and emotionally: "My daughter was able to watch it for just 25 minutes."

Rafael Tudares has been in forced disappearance for five months | Photo file The opponent Edmundo González Urrutia assured that his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, is deteriorated, physically and emotionally after he has

January 17, 2026

Venezuela

Brasilienses conquer the world with the rhythm of their passion for music

It was like a musical duet, that hurried walk alongside her grandmother, in the rural area of Santo Antônio do Descoberto (GO), to sell dishcloths at the market. At the age of

January 17, 2026

Brasil

General Arriola after annulment of the law that tried adolescents as adults: “There are minors who represent a real risk”

The general He also indicated that, after the ruling, the detained adolescents should be returned to a specialized juvenile treatment system, warning about the risk that some minors represent for society. Agent

January 17, 2026

Peru

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