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Over the years, the government has made significant investments to improve border security, said the Minister of National Security: coastal radar system, acquisition of offshore patrol vessels and technological solutions for airports

The Colombian and Brazilian armed forces have jointly stepped up the fight against transnational crime in the Amazon; military authorities from both countries signed an agreement to close in on criminal organizations in the region

Since 2021, El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins using geothermal energy from the Tecapa volcano, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 5.750 worth approximately US$354 million

President Miguel Díaz-Canel thanked the UNDP organisation for its support for ongoing major national projects in key areas such as food production and education, as well as for its assistance following the floods and hurricanes that hit the island

The White House said it was imposing stringent curbs on Chinese goods worth $18bn, including a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of measures to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports; the move is likely to inflame trade tensions

A cooperation pact to develop new tools for early disaster preparedness and mitigation has been signed by the Minister of the Presidency and the World Food Programme representative in the country

Chilean bishops, amid a security crisis, met with President Boric at La Moneda Palace to discuss national security concerns following the recent killing of three police officers, alongside addressing migrant issues and the Church's role in fostering peace

Costa Rica announced a ban on synthetic nicotine in vaping liquids and e-cigarettes, aiming to address health risks associated with their use, following reports of lung injuries and a surge in vaping-related hospitalizations

Several legislative amendments aimed at aligning with international tax standards and getting the country off the European Union's grey list have been passed by the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda

The country expects foreign air passenger arrivals to exceed two million fliers for the first time in 2024, after more than 500.000 landed in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 7,3% year-on-year

The Copyright Bill 2024 was successfully passed, a step towards improving intellectual property protection in St. Kitts and Nevis by modernising the legal framework for copyright protection