America Peru 78% of Peru's exports to the US - worth US$7.43 billion - are at risk due to Trump’s 10% tariff, threatening key sectors like agroindustry, mining, textiles, and fisheries, and endangering hundreds of small exporters
America Uruguay Blue Bonds will be developed to finance climate action, aiming to protect marine and coastal ecosystems as part of Uruguay's broader strategy to combat climate change and enhance environmental resilience
America Suriname Monthly SRD 800 allowances will be granted to over 11.000 students aged 18 or older to incentivize education among lower-income groups and support school retention nationwide
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Global attention is turning to Nevis as major international news outlets highlight the island’s upcoming airport expansion project, which promises to dramatically increase tourism
America Nicaragua A Russian security delegation was hosted in Nicaragua to strengthen military and police cooperation on cybersecurity, deepening ties under Ortega’s government amid US concerns over increased Russian military presence in the region
America Panama Panama has considered reopening its flagship, controversial copper mine notwithstanding the absence of congressional approval
America Paraguay Surging Bitcoin mining demand could bring collapse to the national power grid by 2029, unless energy diversification reduces reliance on hydroelectricity; the warning has been issued by Paraguay's industrial union
America Brazil Preparations have been launched for South America’s first carbon market, requiring major emitters to report emissions by 2026 and setting limits by 2029, signaling Brazil's commitment to climate action despite being world's fifth-largest carbon emitter
America El Salvador Strong condemnation came from Venezuela after El Salvador's President Bukele offered to exchange 252 jailed Venezuelan migrants for political prisoners, a move Caracas has labeled cynical and a violation of international human rights
America Chile Chile has launched an investigation into an arson attack that destroyed 52 vehicles at a controversial hydroelectric project in Biobío, amid indigenous opposition and rising tensions over environmental and territorial rights
America Honduras A deadly agrarian conflict in Bajo Aguán, a region with around 200 land dispute-related deaths, is being addressed with a US$2 million project with the UN aiming to strengthen state presence, human rights protection, and justice access
America Guatemala Health and education workers have been protesting in April, demanding better labor conditions and accusing President Arévalo of failing to honor wage and job stability commitments outlined in the 2025 national budget
America Guyana Commitment to legally recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ land ownership has been reaffirmed, with Minister Pauline Sukhai highlighting ongoing efforts aligned with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, despite existing challenges