America Argentina Argentina has submitted a letter of intent to NATO, seeking to become a global partner to enhance military capabilities through multinational exercises and advanced technology, as well as join strategic discussions
America Brazil Brazil's average per capita income rose by 11,5% last year, reaching a 12-year high, according to latest data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics
America Dominica The Dominica High Court has ruled that Sections 14 and 16 of the Sexual Offenses Act, which punishes homosexual sex, are unconstitutional
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Soufriere residents and visitors will benefit from free public Wi-Fi for the next five years in a key move to improve connectivity and digital access
America Peru A new taxi app, "Army Driver," with drivers that are police and military personnel, is set to launch in Peru in May to address rising public insecurity, featuring security cameras and a panic button for passenger safety
America Uruguay Uruguay just inaugurated a new rail service, connecting Durazno to Montevideo, facilitating the export of cellulose, which is set to become the country's primary export product
America Venezuela Oil sanctions on Venezuela have been reinstated by the US, criticizing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to solidify his rule just 6 months after the US had relaxed restrictions in an effort to support “now-faded hopes” for democracy in the nation
America Suriname Plans have been announced to boost police visibility with over 200 new recruits as part of Operation Zero Tolerance, targeting criminal offenses and enhancing national security through improved logistics
America Trinidad and Tobago The holiday known as Emancipation Day will be renamed African Emancipation Day on August 1
America Ecuador Ecuador has stopped receiving electricity from Colombia, with Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy, Andrés Camacho, stating that they've stopped exporting electricity to Ecuador as thermal power generation is at its maximum capacity
America Honduras Garifuna ethnic communities in Honduras protested in Tegucigalpa, demanding compliance with international judgments and clashed with military guards outside the Presidential House, highlighting ongoing struggles against racism and violence targeting them
America Bahamas While overall crime decreased by 21% in 2023 compared to 2022, rape is the only category that increased, specifically by 11%, the Police Commissioner said, noting that 56% of rape victims knew assailants
America Guyana The UN Security Council expressed concern over the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana regarding the Essequibo region, urging both countries to exercise restraint and resolve differences peacefully