America

A failed coup in Bolivia led by Army Commander Juan José Zuñiga just took place; the coup consisted of soldiers storming the presidential palace, ending in 3 hours with Zuñiga's arrest and allegations of a plot by President Arce to boost his popularity

A visa-free entry policy for travelers from over 150 countries has been introduced to boost the tourism industry, aiming at more tourist arrivals, economic growth, hotel occupancy and improved air travel connectivity

Thousands of skateboarders took to the streets of Chile’s capital to celebrate World Skateboarding Day, an event established in 2004 by the International Association of Skate to promote skate culture, where participants showcased their acrobatics

A nation-wide trial in Ecuador against 5 individuals accused of murdering presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio just began; Villavicencio, a journalist and former legislator known for exposing corruption, was shot after a rally in August 2023

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis was the first head of government to visit Taiwan after President Lai Ching-te was sworn in

Tourist arrivals in May broke one again the 2019 record; it is now 'almost impossible to book a hotel room or a flight', said Saint Lucia Minister of Tourism Dr Ernest Hilaire

Transition to electronic prescriptions has begun to improve efficiency and security in healthcare, ensure the continuity of treatments and protect patients' data; a 180-day adaptation period for professionals and systems is planned

A UK court will shortly decide whether companies Broken Hill Proprietary and Vale are liable of the 2015 Fundão dam collapse in Brazil, which killed 19 people, destroyed homes, and released arsenic-laced mud over 650 kilometers, causing widespread damage

Mangrove forests are now severely threatened, even though they have been recognized as vital to the ecological and economic health of Grenada: these unique ecosystems perform essential functions, from protecting the coastline to sustaining biodiversity

Uruguay celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea, featuring a special taekwondo demonstration and honoring Julio C. Maglione, President of the Uruguayan Olympic Committee

8 of 10 candidates in Venezuela’s upcoming elections, including President Nicolas Maduro, signed an agreement binding them to respect the results as announced by electoral authorities, something the country has struggled with in past elections