News Summary:
On February 18, 2026, Rocha's Intendencia initiated a multi-stage plan to combat the red palm weevil in La Paloma, implementing preventive treatments, monitoring with traps, inter-institutional coordination, and public reporting channels to protect a significant natural heritage. Previously, on February 3, VTV covered Soriano's upcoming National Shepherds' Meeting, scheduled for February 7 and 8, an event celebrating a traditional craft. Earlier on February 2, VTV provided a national perspective, detailing incidents such as family violence in Rivera, a large-scale fire in Salto, and intense cross-border tourist movement, while also reporting that the "Canelones Suena Bien" festival concluded with a record audience and a lineup of national and international artists. Also on February 2, musicians Piero and Horacio announced their 2026 agenda, which included a free concert that evening at Punta del Este's Faro Parish, followed by performances at Expo Paso de los Toros on February 15, San Gregorio de Polanco Carnival on February 16, and Patria Gaucha on February 12. This followed an earlier report from VTV on the same day highlighting the duo's journey from street performances to larger stages, having recently drawn over a thousand attendees in Punta del Este.
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