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Brazilian economic activity grows 2.5% in 2025

Brazilian economic activity showed growth in 2025, according to information released this Thursday (19) by the Central Bank (BC). THE Central Bank Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br) rose 2.5% last year compared to

February 20, 2026

Brasil

Loreto: PNP plane crashes after mechanical failure

A small plane of the National Police of Peru (PNP) suffered a accident this Thursday, February 19, when he returned to Contamana, in the Loreto region, after participating in the transfer of

February 20, 2026

Peru

Delcy signs Amnesty Law and asks to review cases not contemplated as quickly as possible

The acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, signed her signature to give way to the promulgation and execution of the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence, which was presented to her on Thursday night by

February 20, 2026

Venezuela

Alexandre de Moraes releases Filipe Martins, former advisor to Bolsonaro

STF Minister authorizes PF to resume investigation into the Master case

Minister André Mendonça, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), decided this Thursday (19), in Brasília, to authorize the Federal Police (PF) to resume investigations into fraud at Banco Master. The decision was

February 20, 2026

Brasil

President Balcázar met with Julio Velarde

As part of his official activities at the Government Palace, the President of the Republic, José María Balcázar Zelada, held a meeting today afternoon with the president of the Central Reserve Bank

February 20, 2026

Peru

National Assembly unanimously approved the amnesty law

Photo National Assembly The Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approved on Thursday a general amnesty law that should lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners, but may at the same time exclude

February 20, 2026

Venezuela

Government of Rio presents proposals for changes to criminal legislation

TSE will resume trial that could impeach governor of Rio

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) scheduled for March 10th the resumption of the trial of the process that requests the revocation of the mandate of the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claúdio

February 20, 2026

Brasil

Balcázar on Cerrón: "I have not spoken with any leader, but I am going to call him"

The brand new president of the Republic, José María Balcázarwas approached by the press to question his links with the fugitive Vladimir Cerrón, owner of the Perú Libre party through which the

February 20, 2026

Peru

AN sanctions Amnesty Law and evaluates reform of the Hate Law for “misuse”

The Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence expressly excludes military personnel and civilians accused of being involved in conspiracies or uprisings with the support of foreign countries. Relatives of detainees in Zone 7,

February 20, 2026

Venezuela

Alckmin praises suspension of payment for penduricalhos by Flávio Dino

Alckmin announces safeguards regulation in commercial agreements

The federal government will issue a decree to regulate safeguards – instruments to protect national producers – in trade agreements signed by Brazilannounced this Thursday (19) the acting president and Minister of

February 20, 2026

Brasil

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