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Investigation
See allGilmar charges Rio's MP over fringe benefits, STF to receive details in 72 hours
Gilmar has issued a charge against Rio's MP regarding fringe benefits. The body involved will have 72 hours to forward detailed information. This...
TSTT billed $0.5M for 11 executives' 3-day retreat in Tobago
TSTT billed $0.5M for 11 executives on a 3-day Tobago retreat. The event involved 11 executives from TSTT (Telecommunications Services of Trinidad...
Wife of Justice Moraes Denies Receiving Screenshots from Vorcaro
The wife of Justice Alexandre de Moraes has denied receiving screenshots from Vorcaro. This denial comes amid reports from CNN Brasil covering the...
Opinion
See allVenezuelan Opinion Piece Links Feminism to National Survival on March 8
The British writer Rebecca West (1876-1983, Anglo-Irish author known for modernist novels and feminist essays) stated that she was called a...
El Nacional Opinion Piece Criticizes Cuban Regime Under Fidel Castro
The article titled 'That horror that is Cuba' begins by referencing the bearded redeemer who came down from the Sierra Maestra. It describes his...
US Operation on January 3 Took Maduro and Cilia to New York, Defeating Corrupt FANB
On January 3, the United States took Maduro and Cilia to New York. With that operation, it defeated a FANB (Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana,...
Entertainment
See allJuanes Arrives in Costa Rica in High Spirits Before Scheduled Performance
Juanes has arrived in Costa Rica ahead of his performance in the country. The singer left the nation in high spirits prior to the event. Diario...
El Sol de México Publishes Street Musician's Survival Manual
El Sol de México has released the Street Musician's Survival Manual. The manual is titled Street Musician's Survival Manual - El Sol de México. It...
Adriana Hidalgo Editora publishes augmented edition of Diana Bellesi's collected poetry Tener lo que se tiene
Adriana Hidalgo Editora recently published an augmented edition of Tener lo que se tiene, the collected poetry of Diana Bellesi. Reading the...
Environment
See allCosta Rica faces heat up to 36.7°C this Monday with possible Pacific rains
Heat will dominate Costa Rica this Monday with highs reaching up to 36.7 °C. Possible rains are expected on the Pacific side of the country. The...
Infobae Advises Montevideo Residents to Prepare for Current Temperatures Before Leaving Home
Infobae reports on temperatures in Montevideo, urging preparation before leaving home. The article titled 'Temperatures in Montevideo: prepare...
72 dead in Minas Gerais' Zona da Mata rain disaster, 4th largest in Brazil last decade
A tragedy in Minas Gerais' Zona da Mata region has resulted in 72 deaths due to rains. This event is classified as the 4th largest disaster caused...
Education
See allDr. Roxana Pastrana Leads Aerospace Projects at Peru's UNI After Hand Injury Ended Art Dreams
Dr. Roxana Pastrana (National University of Engineering, a Peruvian engineering university) wanted to be an artist as a girl, passionate about...
CNU 2025: Deadline for summoned candidates to confirm interest in positions starts today
The deadline for those summoned in the CNU 2025 (Concurso Nacional Unificado 2025, Brazil's unified national public service exam) to confirm their...
Jamaica Gleaner Reports Concerns for Jamaican Students on Scholarships in Cuba
The Jamaica Gleaner has published an article titled 'Cuba concern for students on scholarship.' This piece addresses issues affecting students...
Science
See allPolylaminin Researcher Admits Errors in Graph (Notícias ao Minuto Brasil)
A researcher involved in polylaminin studies has admitted to errors in a graph. The admission was reported by Notícias ao Minuto Brasil. The story...
China and Uruguay sign over 20 scientific cooperation agreements on cancer, pests, robotics
China and Uruguay have forged a new scientific alliance by signing more than 20 cooperation agreements. These agreements target critical fields...
Immunology Symposium 2026 Announced at Universidad Austral de Chile
The Immunology Symposium 2026 is scheduled to take place at Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh, a private Catholic university in southern Chile...
Technology
See allPeru Inaugurates First C5 in Ica Region to End Improvised Security Measures
Peru has launched its first C5 in the Ica region. C5 (Command, Control, Communications, Computing, and Coordination center) marks a significant...
Honor presents Robot Phone that moves autonomously and first humanoid robot at MWC 2026
Honor presented the Robot Phone at MWC 2026. The Robot Phone moves on its own. Honor also showcased its first humanoid robot. The presentation...
Power outages and fluctuations hit Caracas neighborhoods and Aragua state this Thursday
Several areas of Caracas experienced power outages this Thursday due to a strong fluctuation in the system in the center and west of the capital....
Sports
See allMarcelo Melo Wins 42nd Career Title in Acapulco — A Golden Fortnight for Brazil
Brazilian tennis veteran Marcelo Melo, alongside German partner Alexander Zverev, clinched the doubles title at the 2026 Abierto Mexicano Telcel...
La Prensa Gráfica Questions Keylor Navas' Desire to Play for Costa Rica National Team
La Prensa Gráfica published an article titled 'Does Keylor Navas still want to play for the Costa Rica national team?'. The content directly poses...
Concacaf Announces Decision Leaving Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador in Suspense
Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, the governing body for soccer in the region) has made a...
World
See allU.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Three Alleged Drug Traffickers
On February 14, 2026, a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard a boat alleged to be involved...
Airlines Suspend Flights as Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel Amid U.S. Oil Blockade
Air Canada has suspended all flights to Cuba due to a severe shortage of aviation fuel, affecting approximately 3,000 passengers currently in...
CIA director meets with Venezuela's acting president.
Officials revealed yesterday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe met in Caracas Thursday with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. He is the most...
Lifestyle
See allDiscover the Safest Caribbean Islands for Your Dream 2026 Honeymoon
As we at TheWkly examine the best options for American couples planning their 2026 honeymoons, safety emerges as a key factor in choosing...
Cuba Faces Jet Fuel Crisis as US Pressure Mounts on Oil Supplies
Cuba is currently facing a critical jet fuel shortage, forcing international airlines to halt refueling services on the island. This situation has...
Costa Rica Kicks Off 2026 Winter Tourism Season Amid Chikungunya Alerts in Puntarenas
Costa Rica's 2026 winter tourism season has commenced with strong international arrivals, particularly at Juan Santamaría and Daniel Oduber Quirós...
Business
See allAvianca Resumes Daily Flights Between Bogotá and Caracas
Avianca has announced the resumption of its daily flight service between Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, starting February 12, 2026....
Arajet Offers Discounted Caribbean Flights for Early 2026 Travel with Booking Period from February 2 to 6
Arajet is offering a limited-time promotion for discounted flights to the Caribbean, available for booking between February 2 and 6, 2026....
Venezuela highlights 25 years of efforts to develop natural gas sector for national growth
In the last 25 years, various attempts have been made to open opportunities in Venezuela for the development of the gas sector. These efforts aim...
Politics
See allVenezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
On January 30, 2026, Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced an amnesty bill aimed at releasing hundreds of political prisoners,...
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas reaffirms re-election bid and support for Flávio Bolsonaro for presidency
The Governor of São Paulo reiterated that he will seek re-election. He stated that he will support Jair Bolsonaro's son for the Planalto. Tarcísio...
Thousands of women gather in Copacabana against violence and femicide, demanding peace and equal rights
Women gathered in Copacabana against violence and femicide. Thousands took to the streets to demand peace and equal rights. The protest focused on...
Health
See allNew World Screwworm Outbreak Detected in Northern Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory regarding the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) cases in...
Jamaica Ends Formal Medical Program with Cuba
Jamaica has terminated its formal medical program with Cuba. The program involved Cuban medical personnel working in Jamaica. This decision marks...
Jamaica Ends Cuban Medical Programme Over Labour and Legal Concerns
Jamaica has ended its medical programme with Cuba, describing the arrangement as untenable. The decision stems from labour and legal concerns...
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February 2026 Report Reveals 7.4% Addiction Rate Among U.S. Online Sports Bettors
GamblingHarm.org's February 2026 report compiles data from over 50,000 online sports bettors surveyed nationwide using the Problem Gambling...
NIH Funds $2.4M FAU Study Linking Immune Signals to Social Behavior Patterns
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how immune system...
Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends Point to Skills-Based Hiring and AI Integration as Core Workforce Shifts
Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report draws from a survey of more than 10,000 business and HR leaders across 94 countries,...
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Sports fans applaud Olympic return of Russian and Belarusian athletes (VIDEO)
Italians erupt in applause for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Winter Paralympics 2026 Read Full Article at...
German media giant buys UK’s top conservative newspaper
German media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to buy Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph Read Ful...
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism
The greatest threat to dollar primacy is not foreign rivals but domestic populists, fighting the wrong battle with the w...
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