Stories for January 2026

Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:18 UTC
Lula discusses Venezuela with Carney and Scheinbaum

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held separate telephone conferences on Thursday to discuss the ongoing events in Venezuela with his Mexican colleague Claudia Scheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:07 UTC
Repair works at BA's main airport to disrupt dozens of flights

Repair works to be performed on Friday on the runways at Buenos Aires' main international airport, named Ministro Pistarini but also known as Ezeiza, will result in dozens of flights being disrupted one way or the other. Travelers have been advised to contact their carriers before turning up at the air terminal.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 23:31 UTC
Venezuela releases political prisoners in first major gesture since Maduro’s capture

Venezuela has begun releasing a “significant number” of political prisoners, including Venezuelan citizens and foreign nationals, in what authorities described as a unilateral gesture to help consolidate peace and peaceful coexistence in the country. The announcement comes less than a week after former president Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces and transported to New York to face federal charges.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 22:15 UTC
Lula vetoes entire leniency bill for Jan. 8 rioters

On the third anniversary of the Jan. 8 attempted coup d'état, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula de Silva vetoed the entire Bill 2,162 approved by both Houses of Congress, providing for the reduction of sentences of the over 800 people convicted for their involvement in the anti-democratic plot.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 21:35 UTC
How logistics and supply chain software Enhances Operational Efficiency

Operational efficiency has become a defining factor for success in modern logistics networks. As supply chains expand across regions, channels, and partners, managing operations through spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected tools creates delays, errors, and rising costs. Businesses now require smarter systems that bring speed, accuracy, and transparency into daily logistics workflows.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 20:55 UTC
Venezuela releases three Argentine political prisoners

Venezuela's interim Government of caretaker President Delcy Rodríguez released a series of foreign and domestic political prisoners on Thursday, including three Argentine nationals, it was reported in Caracas.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 10:55 UTC
Venezuela's new oil revenues to be spent solely on US goods

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that the proceeds from his country's future oil purchases from Venezuela under caretaker President Delcy Rodríguez will be spent entirely on US-made products, making Washington Caracas' new main trading partner instead of Moscow, Beijing, or Tehran.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 10:55 UTC
Trump invites Petro to White House following phone call

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would host Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in the coming days to resolve a “pre-war” climate between the two nations. The initiative was agreed upon after a telephone call between both leaders lasting over one hour.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 10:30 UTC
Argentina and UK confirm cooperation in combating international crime and border threats

Argentina and UK have coincided in strengthening cooperation in combating international crime, border threats caused by massive immigration and other related illegal activities. This was the result of a recent meeting between Argentine National Security minister Alejandra Monteoliva and British ambassador in Buenos Aires David Cairns.
Thursday, January 8th 2026 - 10:29 UTC
Rubio outlines three-phase plan for Venezuela's recovery

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described on Wednesday before his country's Senate the President Donald Trump administration's three-phase plan for Venezuela’s political and economic future.