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Authorities are investigating alleged cyberattacks by Chinese hackers against Chilean telecommunications companies; at least three operators have reportedly suffered malicious activity through different, highly sophisticated techniques

An attorney is calling for an overhaul in how the legal system handles licensed firearm holders, claiming under current procedures they are treated as criminals and risk bias in judging only because they possess a firearm

Development of an Electronic Single Window for Trade has been launched, aiming to modernize trade administration by streamlining import and export procedures through a single digital platform

After two farming symposiums in Dennery and Union, Castries, farmers and industry stakeholders said they were glad to learn about additional farming methods to deal with rising heat and other emerging issues

Government is called to address a long-running dispute between taxi and livery drivers at Pindling International Airport: people lament poor management, short-term arrangements and a 2002 interim solution still in practice contrasting the Road Traffic Act

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal excluded the possibility to use electronic vote for Guatemalans living in the USA due to the difficulties in identifying the voters remotely and the dispersion of the citizens on USA territory

The eastern region is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 43,5°C and breaking historical records, according to the Ministry of Environment; this is due to the scarcity of rain and wind, and it’s not expected to stop soon

As concerns continue to grow over crime and violence involving young people, National Youth Ambassador Christal Percival is calling for greater investment in early intervention, mentorship and community-based support

180,1 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in the 2026/27 season, with exports forecast to reach a record 110 million tonnes; Domestic crushing is expected to rise to 63,5 million tonnes, also driven by stronger biodiesel demand

A magnitude 7,4 earthquake hit the west of the country at a depth of approximately 110 kilometres, primarily due to two blocks of Earth’s crust sliding horizontally past one another, rather than moving up or down; search and rescue operations are ongoing

Vendors on iconic Isabel de Torres Mountain report million losses in the two years and two months of cable car closure, calling for solutions to rebuild tourists' inflow and revitalizing businesses

A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia as a wildfire continues to rage near Summerland; burning with unpredictable and unprecedented rage 50 square kilometres in a few hours, it forced over 200.000 people to flee their homes overnight