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Monday, 23 February 2026
PERU: Balcázar to stand trial for alleged embezzlement
On 20 February a Peruvian court announced that new President José María Balcázar has been called to trial for allegedly embezzling funds from the bar association in Lambayeque region in 2019.
Monday, 23 February 2026
BRAZIL: Gov’t boosts ties with India, inks critical minerals deal
On 21 February a Brazilian delegation in New Delhi led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed various memoranda of understanding with top Indian officials, including a deal pledging more cooperation on the extraction and processing of critical minerals.
Monday, 23 February 2026
CUBA: Russia concludes repatriation of its tourists
On 22 February the international media reported that Russia had repatriated over 4,000 of its tourists from Cuba.
Monday, 23 February 2026
CHILE: US slaps travel bans on senior Chilean officials
On 20 February the US administration led by President Donald Trump imposed visa restrictions on Chile’s transport and telecommunications minister, Juan Carlos Muñoz, and two other government officials.
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