Lima - The Peruvian Government is against any military intervention in Venezuela, Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio said before the International Relations Committee of the Congress of the Republic.

Managua - The high-level segment of the 8th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is taking place on Friday in this capital with participation of heads of State and Government from the region.

Tehran - An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale shook the western Iranian province of Kermanshah, on the border with Iraq, authorities reported but without mentioning damage or casualties so far.

Moscow - Russia will keep its cooperation with Venezuela untoched, made according with that country's internal laws and international law, despite the meddling demands of the United States, the Foreign Ministry explained Thursday.

Vatican City - Pope Francis announced new measures to reinforce the confrontation against abuses on minors and vulnerable people, within the scope of the Roman Curia and the State of Vatican.

Caracas -The Venezuelan government has suspended until Wednesday work and classes while technical crews work to recover electrical service following the terrorist attacks perpetrated on Monday against the National Electric Power System (SEN).