America Ecuador A nighttime curfew has been set, restricting movement between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM in over 20 sectors across four provinces, to address rising insecurity
America Argentina One million children in Argentina go to bed without dinner according to a recent UNICEF report, with 52% of households unable to afford food, the highest rate ever recorded in the country
America Belize Belize and the UN reaffirmed their partnership during the 4th Joint National Steering Committee, highlighting the UN Country Implementation Plan for 2025, which includes 161 projects to advance economic resilience, equality, climate, and justice
America Bolivia Amid a fuel supply crisis in Bolivia, President Luis Arce replaced his Hydrocarbons and Energy Minister, Franklin Molina, with Alejandro Gallardo; the change comes after transporters and merchants protested fuel shortages, demanding Molina's removal
America Barbados The criminal justice system will implement new rules by the end of September to speed up the processing of criminal cases
America Brazil A Voepass plane carrying 61 people crashed into a residential area in Sao Paulo, killing everyone on board, with no ground casualties reported; an investigation is underway, and President Lula has declared three days of national mourning
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The National Emergency Management Agency has urged all residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to approach the islands
America Saint Lucia Bank of Saint Lucia announced the launch of its enhanced HomeSuite mortgage products, designed to better meet the needs of prospective and current homeowners with a customised pathway
America Haiti The streets, public markets and schoolyards of Cap-Haïtien were alive with the excitement and anticipation of high school seniors on their way to the official examination centres
America Dominican Republic The first stage of the Sierra Prieta Tactical Training Centre in Yamasá was inaugurated; state-of-the-art military facility is designed for advanced training of special forces units in complex, high-risk missions
America El Salvador El Salvador has proposed using Bitcoin for commercial transactions with Russia; the proposal aims to address challenges due to El Salvador's official currency, the US dollar
America Guyana Indigenous communities in Guyana have successfully protected the endangered red siskin, a bird sought after by illegal traders; communities have established one of Guyana's first conservation zones and implemented anti-smuggling patrols
America Nicaragua The Catholic Church in Nicaragua is facing a new wave of arrests as eight priests and a deacon were detained this past week, 7 of which have now been expelled from the country; authorities have yet to provide official details on the reasons of these acts