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PNB officials try to stop protests by relatives of political prisoners in Zone 7

The protesters, who are chained to the doors of the police center, warned that they will not allow people to enter or leave the premises while access to the health professional is

February 17, 2026

Venezuela

Galinho de Brasília honors the tradition of frevo and the passion for football

Galinho de Brasília, a traditional group that for 34 years has sought to keep the Pernambuco frevo tradition alive in the country’s capital carnival, has, in the 2026 edition, a new challenge:

February 17, 2026

Brasil

Oversight Commission approves asking the Plenary for powers to investigate José Jerí for Chifagate

The Oversight Commission approved to request to the Plenary of the Congress special powers to investigate José Jerí for the case Chifagatewith 8 votes in favor and 2 against the congresswomen of

February 17, 2026

Peru

Fluminense beats Bangu and catches Vasco in the Carioca Championship semi

The Classic of the Giants will define one of the finalists of the Carioca Championship. On Monday night (16), Fluminense defeated Bangu 3-1 at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, in front of

February 17, 2026

Brasil

Huánuco: Father loses his life after falling into the river and his daughter survives

Newspaper Mail Editorial Updated 02/16/2026, 05:06 pm Father and daughter fell into the Huallaga River with the vehicle in which they were traveling, after the unit got lost at kilometer 191 of

February 16, 2026

Peru

President Delcy pays tribute to her father on the 84th anniversary of his birth

Through her social networks, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, posted a video in which she made reference to the birth of her father, the socialist leader Jorge Rodríguez. «I honor my father

February 16, 2026

Venezuela

Brasília Block makes Carnival accessible for people with disabilities

At Carnival, many spaces have barriers that limit the movement and permanence of people with disabilities (PWD) at events, such as the lack of ramps, sidewalks and tactile flooring, limited availability of

February 16, 2026

Brasil

Executive willing to go to the Constitutional Court so that the Port of Chancay is supervised

The Executive will toughen its actions so that the Port of Chancayowned by the Chinese state company Cosco Shipping, is supervised by the Supervisory Body for Investment in Public Transport Infrastructure (Ositran).

February 16, 2026

Peru

"Enough of so much suffering!": The PUD stands in solidarity with relatives of political prisoners on hunger strike in Zone 7

Relatives of political prisoners react during a hunger strike this Monday, in front of the command of the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) known as Zone 7, in Caracas (Venezuela). Photo: EFE/ Miguel

February 16, 2026

Venezuela

In SP, the block mixes Black Sabbath classics with Brazilian rhythms

A carnival block that transforms the classics of the English group Black Sabbath into Brazilian rhythms. This is the idea of Bloco Sabbath, which performed for the first time in 2026 and

February 16, 2026

Brasil

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