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Chile launches open-source AI model designed for Latin America

Live Mint | 2026-02-10, 20:23

Chile launches open-source AI model designed for Latin America ...

Day 1 Decrees: De La Espriella’s Economic and Security Proposals for Colombia

Colombia One | 2026-02-10, 20:19

In the dizzying electoral carousel Colombia is experiencing on the road to the 2026 presidential elections, one of the candidates who has generated the most buzz is lawyer Abelardo De la Espriella and his proposals. Identified with a hard-right discourse, De

Venezuela prosecutor: Arrest ally of Machado

no EC Scottsbluff StarHerald | 2026-02-10, 19:48

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's top prosecutor said Monday that his office requested the arrest of one of the closest allies of opposition leader María Corina Machado, less than 12 hours after his release from a detention facility as part of ...

Rightwing US news outlet hails Trump as ‘liberator’ after being allowed into Venezuela

The Guardian | 2026-02-10, 19:13

Newsmax was first foreign outlet let into country after US strike, a marriage of convenience for leadership trying to appease Trump

Venezuela asks arrest of opposition ally

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | 2026-02-10, 19:04

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Arranca en Argentina el primer campeonato nacional de "sapito": fecha, lugar y premios

Clarin | 2026-02-10, 19:00

Ser� este s�bado, entre las 15 y las 19, en Bariloche.Participar� el gal�s Phill Bloxham, un aficionado del "sapito" que alcanz� los 150 metros. ...

La abogada argentina detenida en Brasil por racismo dijo que tuvo "una reacci�n emocional"

Clarin | 2026-02-10, 19:00

Agostina P�ez sigue en R�o de Janeiro con libertad ambulatoria, donde est� imputada por el delito de injuria racial."Lo que m�s quiero es volver a la Argentina", sostuvo. ...

Venezuela Ships First Crude Cargo to Israel as Oil Exports Reopen

gCaptain | 2026-02-10, 18:45

(Bloomberg) — Venezuela is sending its first crude oil cargo to Israel in years as the Latin American country’s exports open up following the capture of its president Nicolas Maduro. The cargo is

US Venezuela Partnership: Treasury’s Bessent Reveals Promising Diplomatic Breakthrough

Bitcoin World | 2026-02-10, 18:32

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: In a significant diplomatic development, US Treasury official Bessent announced today that the United States sees “a very good partnership” emerging with Venezuela, marking a potential turning point in bilateral

Venezuela Rules Out Near-Term Elections, Prioritizes Stability

Colombia One | 2026-02-10, 16:43

The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Jorge Rodriguez, ruled out holding elections in the short term and said the government will prioritize the country’s political stability before any call to the polls. The Chavista leader argued that there

Venezuela opposition leader reports re-arrest of former senior politician, raising concerns over political transition

Jurist | 2026-02-10, 16:36

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado on Monday sounded the alarm via X on the re-arrest of former senior politician Juan Pablo Guanipa, raising renewed concerns over arbitrary detention and political repression in the country. According to

‘Coca leaf is life itself’: Andean growers’ hopes fade as WHO upholds global ban

The Guardian | 2026-02-10, 16:31

Under US pressure as part of the ‘war on drugs’, the WHO still categorises the sacred Indigenous remedy as akin to heroin or fentanyl, despite its many therapeutic properties

Brazil reviews US-Argentina trade deal for possible Mercosur breach: report

Invezz | 2026-02-10, 16:27

Brazil is reviewing a trade deal announced between the United States and Argentina last week, citing suspicions that the agreement would violate South American trade bloc Mercosur’s rules, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Brazilian

Hass Avocado Exports Soar in a Breakout 2025 for Colombian Agriculture

Colombia One | 2026-02-10, 16:25

Colombia posted a record in Hass avocado exports in 2025, amid an exceptional context of overseas sales of agricultural products, with volumes not seen since 1991. Driven by a combination of public policies aimed at trade diversification, the strengthening of

Venezuela Must Resist Neocolonial Occupation

CovertAction Magazine | 2026-02-10, 16:00

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Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026’s Top Senate Fights

New York Times | 2026-02-10, 14:57

The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, and her seat is crucial to Democratic hopes of retaking control of the chamber. ...

Colombia–US Joint Drug Operation Seizes 10 Tons of Cocaine

Colombia One | 2026-02-10, 14:55

The first joint anti-drug operation between Colombia and the United States, following last week’s meeting in Washington between Presidents Petro and Trump, resulted — beyond the restoration of bilateral cooperation against transnational crime — in the seizure

Argentina Digital Ad Spend Business Report 2026: Key Opportunities with a Projected 10.6% CAGR to ...

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 2026-02-10, 14:33

The Argentine digital ad market offers key opportunities with a projected 10.6% CAGR growth from

Astronomers celebrate cancellation of $10bn Chile project that threatened clearest skies in the world

The Guardian | 2026-02-10, 13:48

Astronomers had warned that proximity of INNA facility to telescopes would have irreparably damaged observation

Action Black: How a Medellin ‘Barrio’ Gym Became a Global Success Story

Colombia One | 2026-02-10, 13:42

From a neighborhood gym in Medellin to a global wellness brand, Action Black proves that Colombian entrepreneurship can compete on the world stage. Credit: Wilder Zapata Instagram Account In a country where entrepreneurship often means surviving against the

Colombia Exports Certified Medicines to Over 20 Countries

Colombia One | 2026-02-10, 13:07

Colombia supplies medicines and pharmaceuticals from more than 100 INVIMA-certified plants to over 20 countries. This activity generates jobs and innovation for Colombians while serving global markets. The country’s output includes generics, vitamins, hospital

Venezuela opposition figure freed, then rearrested after calling for elections

no EC Lebanon Democrat | 2026-02-10, 13:06

Venezuelan Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said Monday that armed government agents had "kidnapped" a close ally — hours after he was released from prison and demanded democratic elections. ...

Argentina Construction Equipment Market Research Report 2026-2031: Caterpillar, SANY, XCMG, John Deere, and Bobcat Lead, ...

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 2026-02-10, 13:02

The Argentina construction equipment market is set to grow from 9,240 units in 2025 to 12,141 units by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.66%. Material Handling equipment leads, especially Forklifts/Telescopic Handlers,

Brazil Loyalty Business Report 2026: A $3.57 Billion Market by 2030 - Nubank and Banco ...

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 2026-02-10, 13:02

Brazil's loyalty market is driven by ecosystem-led models, with financial institutions embedding