America

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized the increasing restrictions on civic space in Venezuela ahead of the upcoming elections, calling for open dialogue and measures to address issues in health, education, and living conditions

Hurricane Beryl's fury in the Caribbean caused $XCD7 million (US$2.590.000) in damage to agriculture in St Lucia; banana and plantain sectors were the hardest hit, highlighting the urgent need for immediate support

Senator Salyn Buzarquis accused high-ranking officials at the National Electricity Administration ANDE of accepting up to $500.000 monthly in bribes from illegal Bitcoin mining farms, demanding the resignation or questioning of ANDE's president

In Peru, residents are legally required to display the national flag on their homes from July 15 to 31 in honor of their National Holidays, with non-compliance resulting in fines up to 2300 soles for displaying no flag, or a damaged or dirty one

The Central Bank of Uruguay has expanded its regulations to prohibit transactions related to online gambling and betting sites, impacting Payment Service Providers and requiring them to implement preventive mechanisms to avoid these illegal transactions

Citizenship by Investment programme, although significantly modified with higher investment threshold and stricter due diligence measures, still remains one of the most accessible of the Caribbean at USD200.000 for the investor, 250.000 for family of four

As of 1 July 2024, Grenadian citizens can benefit from a passport extended to 10 years instead of 5 by paying a new fee; passports for those under the age of 18 will retain their five-year validity period, recognising the rapid changes in their appearance

The Department of Cooperatives in St. Kitts organised a week of activities for International Cooperatives Day

The UN has urged Honduras to reconsider the state of exception imposed on 2022 to combat violence and to progress in demilitarizing prisons due to the risk of human rights violations, following reports of excessive force and control by certain prisoners

Nearly US$15 million in aid for impoverished families in a one-off payment to 100.000 families without electricity has been announced by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo

As Hurricane Beryl approaches, the Mexican government has begun evacuating sea turtle eggs from beaches near Cancun, moving them to safer spots and creating sand-bag barriers to protect nests against the expected storm surge

Cuban passengers traveling to Nicaragua will now need a visitor visa due to the recent high influx of Cuban migrants, causing frustration among travelers who now face uncertainties and additional costs

The Panamanian government, aiming to control irregular migration, closed three unauthorized border crossings, redirecting migrants to a single monitored route, while collaborating with the US on a pilot program to repatriate migrants humanely