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Costa Rica Public Defender Warns of Risks in Proposed Reform to Article 36 of Constitution
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Costa Rica Public Defender Warns of Risks in Proposed Reform to Article 36 of Constitution

L 20% · C 70% · R 10%

The Public Defender of Costa Rica has issued a warning regarding risks associated with a reform to Article 36 of the Constitution. This reform is...

Feb 21, 2026 08:07 PM 2 min read 1 source
Center Negative

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Peru appoints fourth president José María Balcázar since 2021 amid political instability
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Peru appoints fourth president José María Balcázar since 2021 amid political instability

L 40% · C 50% · R 10%

Peru has had a new president since February 18. José María Balcázar was surprisingly appointed by Congress. This Congress had censured his...

Feb 21, 2026 05:38 PM 1 min read 1 source
EEM Center Negative
Protests and Lawsuits in Ecuador Target Law on Local Governments
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Protests and Lawsuits in Ecuador Target Law on Local Governments

L 20% · C 70% · R 10%

Protests are occurring in Ecuador against a Law on Local Governments. Lawsuits have been filed challenging this legislation. The demonstrations...

Feb 21, 2026 04:37 PM 2 min read 1 source
EEM Center Negative
PP President Ciro Nogueira backs alliance split in Santa Catarina to support João Rodrigues against Bolsonaro-backed Jorginho Mello
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PP President Ciro Nogueira backs alliance split in Santa Catarina to support João Rodrigues against Bolsonaro-backed Jorginho Mello

L 17% · C 67% · R 17%

Senator Ciro Nogueira (PI), President of the PP (Progressistas, a major Brazilian centrist party), reacts to Jair Bolsonaro's decision in Santa...

Feb 21, 2026 02:34 PM 1 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
Costa Rica simplifies Dimex issuance requirements due to delivery delays
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Costa Rica simplifies Dimex issuance requirements due to delivery delays

L 40% · C 50% · R 10%

Costa Rica's General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Affairs (DGME, the government agency responsible for migration and immigration policies)...

Feb 21, 2026 11:04 AM 1 min read 1 source
FLRN Center Positive
Venezuela's National Assembly approves amnesty law signed by interim president Delcy Rodríguez
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Venezuela's National Assembly approves amnesty law signed by interim president Delcy Rodríguez

L 15% · C 85% · R 0%

Venezuela's National Assembly approved an amnesty law following the second debate required by the country's regulations. The text was signed by...

Feb 21, 2026 08:41 AM 2 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
Venezuelan Opposition Politician Juan Pablo Guanipa Released After Amnesty Law Passage
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Venezuelan Opposition Politician Juan Pablo Guanipa Released After Amnesty Law Passage

L 6% · C 88% · R 6%

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition politician, has been freed from imprisonment. He announced his release after almost nine months in...

Feb 21, 2026 08:40 AM 2 min read 1 source
Center Positive
Brazil STF panel forms majority to uphold 16-year convictions of five ex-PMDF officials for January 8 omission
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Brazil STF panel forms majority to uphold 16-year convictions of five ex-PMDF officials for January 8 omission

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) formed a majority of votes on Friday (20) to uphold the conviction of five former top officials...

Feb 21, 2026 01:32 AM 2 min read 1 source
Center Neutral

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