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Peru’s Quick‑Turn Presidency: New Leader Picks

February 18, 2026

Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent

health

Life Quality for HIV Youth in Eastern Uganda

February 11, 2026

The study looked at how kids and teens with HIV feel about their everyday life in Eastern Uganda. It wanted to know what parts of their health and happiness are strong or weak, and why that happens. The researchers asked a group of young people who live with HIV about their physical health, me

politics

Peru's President in Hot Water Over Hidden Talks

January 23, 2026

Peru has seen its fair share of political drama. In the last ten years, the country has had seven different presidents, with none lasting more than three years in office. The latest president, José Jerí, who took over last October after his predecessor was impeached, might be next in line to leave. ...

politics

Peru's Leader Faces Heat Over Secret Meetings with Chinese Businessman

January 22, 2026

Peru is in a bit of a mess lately. The country's president, Jose Jeri, is under fire for not being open about meetings with a Chinese businessman. This has sparked a big debate in Peru. Some people think it's just a way to make trouble for the president. Others think it's a serious issue. Jeri took

politics

Latin Americans' Mixed Reactions to U. S. Involvement in Venezuela

January 21, 2026

People across Latin America had strong feelings about the U. S. getting involved in Venezuela. News of Nicolás Maduro's capture sparked lively discussions in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, and even Peru. In schools, workplaces, and social media, people shared their thoughts. But unlike past events, t

religion

Latin America's Changing Faith Landscape: A Shift Away from Catholicism

January 21, 2026

Latin America, once a Catholic stronghold, is seeing a significant shift in religious affiliation. Recent surveys reveal that the number of people identifying as Catholic has dropped in six major countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This decline is notable, with Catholici

politics

Peru's President in Hot Water Over Secret Meetings

January 20, 2026

Peru's President Jose Jeri is in deep trouble. He met with a Chinese businessman twice without telling anyone. This has sparked a big debate in the country. People are questioning his honesty and whether he broke any rules. Jeri met with Zhihua Yang, a businessman who owns shops and has an energy p

politics

Uganda's Internet Returns, But Social Media Stays Blocked

January 19, 2026

Uganda's internet is back on, but not all the way. After a few days of being cut off, people could reconnect to the web late on Saturday night. However, social media platforms remain blocked. This happened right after President Yoweri Museveni won his sixth term in office. He's been in power for ove

science

Progress Stories from Around the Globe

January 18, 2026

Around the world, things are getting better in surprising ways. Let's look at some cool examples. First, education is a big deal. A smart study showed that school has helped a lot of people get out of poverty. From 1980 to 2019, education made up about 45% of global economic growth. For the poorest

sports

Bears vs. Rams: Where to Cheer in Northern Illinois

January 18, 2026

The Chicago Bears are set to face the Los Angeles Rams in a high-stakes NFL Divisional Playoff game. The action kicks off at 5:30 p. m. at Soldier Field, but if you're not heading into the city, there are plenty of spots in northern Illinois where you can catch the game with friends and fellow fans.