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The fleeting rise and fall of José Jerí, the new president dismissed in Peru

In January, the Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office opened a preliminary investigation against José Jerí for alleged “influence peddling and illegal sponsorship of interests” after learning of a covert meeting with a Chinese businessman

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

Biggest Brazilian Cup in history starts with record number of clubs and games

This Tuesday night (17) was marked by the first of the 155 games planned for this year’s Copa do Brasil. At the Lourival Gomes Stadium, in Saquarema (RJ), Desportiva beat Sampaio Corrêa-RJ

February 18, 2026

Brasil

José Jerí leaves the Government Palace: what awaits him after being censured by Congress

What began with a late-night visit to a chifa to “coordinate about the Peru-China Friendship Day with Chinese businessmen”, culminated in the censure of the former president José Jerí on Chinese New

February 18, 2026

Peru

Caixa starts paying Bolsa Família in October

Caixa pays Bolsa Família to beneficiaries with NIS of end 3

Caixa Econômica Federal pays this Wednesday (18) the February installment of Bolsa Família to beneficiaries with a Social Registration Number (NIS) ending at 3. The minimum value corresponds to R$600, but with

February 18, 2026

Brasil

Satipo: Children’s game mutilates minor’s fingers

Julius the Fifth Updated on 02/17/2026, 09:05 am What should have been an afternoon of laughter ended in pain. A child suffered the partial mutilation of two fingers while playing on one

February 18, 2026

Peru

Senator Viera confirms that OSE will carry out sanitation works in Nueva Helvecia, Colonia Valdense and Juan Lacaze

According to the legislator, “all the works are of different dimensions, there are those that involve a new sanitation network such as the case of Nueva Helvecia and Colonia Valdense, there is

February 18, 2026

Uruguay

60 years have passed since the Geneva Agreement on the Essequibo

The President in charge of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, through a message on her Telegram channel, highlighted the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement of 1966, the only valid

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

Jorge Zapata, president of Confiep: ‘Premier Álvarez should stay’

The president of the ConfiepJorge Zapata, considered that the political crisis that once again hits the country is a problem that considerably affects the national economy due to the uncertainty it generates

February 18, 2026

Peru

The US carries out the fifth operation of the MQ-4C Triton drone near Venezuela after the fall of Maduro

A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton from Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19) takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

José Jerí leaves the Government Palace after being censured by Congress: this was his departure

After being censured by Congress, former President José Jerí officially withdrew from the Government Palace facilities. He was accompanied by his ministerial cabinet, who applauded him and he responded with a greeting.

February 18, 2026

Peru

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