America

At the request of Mayor Carolina Mejía, the National District Council of Aldermen approved the appointment of entrepreneur Frank Rainieri as Santo Domingo's tourism mentor

A severe cold wave has struck Santiago, Chile, causing temperatures to plummet to near zero degrees Celsius, making this May the coldest in 70 years; with potential snowfall coming, the city has provided for additional shelters for the homeless

Medical treatment will be provided in Colombia for Palestinian children injured in the ongoing war in Gaza; the Colombian government announced they will get to the country for specialized care together with their families

Social organizations in Ecuador protested against the elimination of fuel subsidies, with participants marching while criticizing President Daniel Noboa, as the government prepares to increase gasoline prices and phase out the US$644 million subsidy

The Senate approved a reform package promoted by President Javier Milei that declares a one-year public emergency in administrative, economic, financial, and energy sectors and includes 30-year incentives for large investments

A new beer made from coca leaves is set to hit the market in Bolivia, aiming to reclaim the ancient, energy-rich plant’s reputation from its association with cocaine

With fewer than 100 individuals left, Brazilian conservationists are racing to save the Muñoa’s Pampas cat, one of the world’s most endangered felines, by promoting habitat-preserving ranching, captive-breeding programs, and conservation agreements

Costa Rica is leading in Latin America in electronic waste collection per capita, achieving an 8% collection rate (1 kg per inhabitant) despite a regional increase in e-waste generation, significantly outperforming the regional average of 2,7%

A hotter-than-usual summer is expected, with slightly below-average precipitation in central Canada, government officials said, offering little relief from the ongoing drought and the risk of another bad wildfire season

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unvaried postponing expected rate cuts to perhaps as late as December; policymakers envisage an economy that remains virtually unchanged for 2024

As the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for 16-19 June approaches, organisers were pleased with the number of delegates registered from members of the diaspora, stakeholders from various sectors and local Jamaican leaders