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by Nicaragua Times

February 22 2026
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Luis Javier Suárez Scores Decisive Goal for Sporting Lisbon Against Moreirense

Colombian striker Luis Javier Suárez scored a spectacular goal for Sporting Lisbon, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Moreirense in the Portuguese league. The goal, Suárez's 27th of the season across all competitions, helped keep his team in the title race, just one point behind leaders Porto.

by Nicaragua Times

February 22 2026
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LATAM Flight Aborts Takeoff in Bogotá After Helicopter Enters Runway

A LATAM Airlines flight (LA4278) bound for San Andrés had to abort its takeoff at El Dorado airport in Bogotá after a Colombian Air Force helicopter entered the runway. The abrupt braking maneuver caused the aircraft's wheels to overheat and deflate, but all 157 passengers were safely evacuated without injury. An investigation into the incident is underway.

by Nicaragua Times

February 22 2026
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Colombian and Venezuelan Officials Meet to Reactivate Energy Agenda

Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, met with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, in Caracas to reactivate the bilateral energy agenda. According to Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, the discussions focused on strengthening relations and advancing projects to enhance regional energy security, including the potential import of natural gas from Venezuela.

by Nicaragua Times

February 22 2026
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Union Strike at Santander Power Company Sparks Concern

The Sintraelecol union has initiated a strike at the Electrificadora de Santander (Essa), an EPM subsidiary, after failing to reach a dialogue with the company. The union has also filed formal complaints alleging a strategy to obstruct collective bargaining. Business associations and the Ministry of Labour have expressed deep concern, urging authorities to intervene and ensure the continuity of essential electricity services for over 958,000 users.