America Dominican Republic Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights warned that positive examples of press freedom are rare; remarks were made during the 81st General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Association in Punta Cana
America Antigua and Barbuda Heavy rainfall and the aftermath of Tropical Storm Jerry caused flash floodings, forcing the National Office of Disaster Services to focus immediately on response and assessments, shadowing activities for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
America Saint Lucia All government pharmacies will be closed on 17 October to facilitate the staff’s attendance at a departmental training; the ministry asks the public to ensure their medication refills are arranged ahead of the closure to avoid inconvenience
America Venezuela Around 300.000 Venezuelan migrants have lost Temporary Protected Status in the US after the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end the program, enabling deportations and overriding a lower court ruling that deemed the move illegal
America Uruguay Vast, thriving deep-sea coral reefs have been uncovered during a historic expedition, revealing endangered species, suspected new lifeforms, and rich ecosystems that may reshape marine conservation efforts in Uruguay
America Peru A bill has been submitted to declare the creation of a $280 million spaceport a national priority, aiming to boost security, attract investment, and position the country as a regional leader in aerospace development
America Saint Lucia A health delegation from Saint Lucia participated in a regional meeting for early disease detection and health surveillance in cruise tourism; digital platform CARPHA Caribbean Vessel Surveillance System will monitor travel-related illnesses in real time
America Paraguay A bi-oceanic gas pipeline dubbed the “Panama Canal” of natural gas has been proposed to link regional producers with Brazil’s energy market, aiming to transform the country into a key transit hub in South America’s energy landscape
America Panama Joint jungle training operations has been launched with Panamanian and US Forces to boost interoperability and regional security, with Marines and local units preparing for survival and tactical exercises this month
America Nicaragua Re-entry has been denied to over 300 citizens in 2025 and extorted returnees with payments up to $25.000, as Ortega’s regime targets critics and migrants, prompting the UN to classify these actions as crimes against humanity
America Mexico A caravan of around 1.500 migrants has marched from southern Mexico to the capital demanding legal status, as Trump’s tightened US immigration policies have led many to abandon plans to cross north and seek residency in Mexico instead
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A new cohort of professional nurses from the Republic of Ghana will soon join the Federation’s healthcare workforce, a milestone he described as a “tangible benefit” of St. Kitts and Nevis’ deepening relationship with Africa
America Guatemala Guatemala has opened its 28th Festival del Centro Histórico with over 130 cultural activities celebrating heritage and memory, turning the capital into a living stage of art, history, and tradition for ten days