Venezuela Launches Food Plan at FAO in Rome
Acting president Delcy Rodríguez launched Venezuela Alimenta at the FAO in Rome on 12 October and blamed US sanctions for...
October 12, 2026Section
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Paraguay Economic Activity Jumps 6.7%
Paraguay economic activity rose 6.7% from a year earlier in August, up from 5.5% in July, as industry grew 12.2%,...
October 12, 2026
Peru Proposes School Expulsions in 3 Tiers
Peru's President Keiko Fujimori presented school discipline guidelines on Monday that would bring back expulsions and a conduct grade in...
October 12, 2026
Ecuador Rains Hit 17,056 People, Red Alert
Ecuador's risk agency counts 17,056 people affected by rains since 29 August, 12,484 in Esmeraldas, under a national El Niño...
October 12, 2026
Uruguay Bill Lets Workers Retire at 60
Uruguay's cabinet approved a bill letting workers with 30 years of contributions retire at 60, softening the 2023 pension reform.
October 12, 2026
Panama Probes US Jet Strike on Its Ship
Panama's Maritime Authority opened an inquiry after a US fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged Ocean Molica in the Gulf of...
October 12, 2026
Peru Under-19 Volleyball Wins Worlds Spot
Argentina beat Peru 3-0 in the South American under-19 women's volleyball final on Sunday, but Peru still qualified for the...
October 12, 2026
Peru Detains 12 Over Lima Bus Extortion
Peru's prosecutors detained 12 suspected members of a Lima extortion gang that allegedly charged bus drivers weekly fees and builders...
October 12, 2026
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Says No USMCA Deal Yet
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum said on 12 October that USMCA talks show progress but no final deal; Washington offers 10 more...
October 12, 2026