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New date for President Maduro’s hearing

Due to “planning and logistical problems” the United States prosecutor’s office requested to postpone the second appearance of President Nicolás Maduro before the Federal Court in Manhattan (New York) led by Judge

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

Calango Careta occupies Brasília with allegories, orchestra and circus art

A giant lizard went out in procession, late this Tuesday morning (17), occupying Asa Norte, a neighborhood in the center of Brasília. The allegory of the typical Cerrado animal – in green,

February 18, 2026

Brasil

After José Jerí’s censure: How will the next president of Congress be chosen?

After the censure approved against the now former president José Jeríthe president in charge of the Congress, Fernando Rospigliosicalled the plenary session for this Wednesday, February 18, to carry out the election

February 18, 2026

Peru

Unitary Platform considers urgent the release of political prisoners for a transition

Unitary Platform demands a true, comprehensive and effective amnesty for all political prisoners

Reference photo / EFE/ Ronald Pena R The largest opposition coalition in Venezuela, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD)demanded this Tuesday that the amnesty currently being discussed by Parliament be “true, comprehensive and

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

Bobsled: Brazil guarantees best result in bobsled for two athletes

Brazil’s participation in the bobsled competitions for two bobsled athletes (the so-called “2-men”) came to an end this Tuesday (17) at the Milan and Cortina Games, in Italy. The duo formed by

February 18, 2026

Brasil

Political crisis: the role of Fuerza Popular so that Peru has 8 presidents in 10 years

Arguing that a presidential change would cause “chaos” and “uncertainty” in the country, Fuerza Popular was the only bench that did not vote in favor of José Jerí’s motion of censure over

February 18, 2026

Peru

Rescission of Cardama: PN accuses the government of “destroying the legacy” of Lacalle Pou

In the letter released by the party, the Executive Branch’s determination to annul the agreement linked to the creation of ocean patrol vessels was “emphatically” rejected. According to the text, the measure

February 18, 2026

Uruguay

Vini Jr scores a great goal and denounces racism in the Champions League

Striker Vinícius Júnior denounced having been a victim of racism in the victory of his club, Real Madrid, from Spain, over Benfica, from Portugal, 1-0, in the knockout stage of the European

February 18, 2026

Brasil

Municipality of Huancayo suspends administrative work on the 18th and 19th due to regional strike

Newspaper Mail Editorial Updated on 02/17/2026, 03:45 pm The Provincial Municipality of Huancayo informed the citizens that the days February 18 and 19 Work and attention to the public will be suspended

February 18, 2026

Peru

Mocidade Alegre is São Paulo Carnival champion for the 13th time

Mocidade Alegre is the new champion of São Paulo Carnival. The counting of the judges’ votes took place this Tuesday afternoon (17) and the victory came after a fierce dispute against Gaviões

February 17, 2026

Brasil

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