America Cuba 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
America United States 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
America Dominican Republic 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
America Chile 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
America Costa Rica 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
America Belize Belize is the first of 25 countries to benefit from the Latin America and Caribbean Space Agency; the agency's role is to improve satellite communication and address development needs, like detecting deforestation and protecting archaeology sites
America Antigua and Barbuda 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
America Bahamas 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
America Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
America Argentina Argentina is addressing inflation by introducing 10.000-peso bills, five times the previous largest, aiming to ease the burden of carrying large amounts of cash amid an annual inflation rate of 287%, with plans to introduce 20.000-peso bills later on
America Brazil Madonna concluded her "Celebration" tour with a record-breaking performance at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing an estimated 1,6 million fans, marking the largest live audience of her career
America Bolivia Bolivia sent 90 tons of humanitarian aid, food, water, and medicine, to Gaza via maritime route and delivered to the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, following President Luis Arce's decree denouncing Israel's blockade hindering humanitarian operations
America Saint Lucia Students from the Commonwealth of Dominica and Saint Lucia won first places in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Young Creative 2024 Competition