America Venezuela Venezuela has accused the US of provoking conflict by seizing a fishing boat in its exclusive economic zone, amid rising tensions over US military patrols targeting drug cartels in the Caribbean
America Nicaragua A total of 5.771 endangered paslama turtles have been released into the Pacific Ocean in Nicaragua as part of a national conservation campaign, aiming to protect this ecologically vital species amid threats from habitat loss and illegal egg trade
America Panama Panama is facing the challenge of identifying 220 migrant bodies recovered from the Darién jungle since 2019, as forensic teams and the Red Cross work to restore dignity to victims of one of the world’s deadliest migration routes
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The course Executive Leadership in the Civil Service, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity among permanent secretaries and directors across ministries and departments has begun with a focus on transformative leadership
America Dominica A £292 million new international airport is under construction and will open in 2027; it is expected to boost arrivals with flights from London - for the first time, direct - as well as Paris, New York, Miami and other Caribbean destinations
America Guyana Irfaan Ali has been confirmed for a second term as president of Guyana after his party won a majority in the elections, amid a backdrop of rapid economic growth fueled by oil and a shifting political landscape
America Mexico Tens of thousands have marched in Culiacán to demand peace and the resignation of Sinaloa’s governor, as cartel infighting between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos has led to over 1.800 deaths and 2.800 disappearances in the past year
America Honduras A major tech modernization plan has been launched in Honduras, aiming to expand fiber optics, build data centers, and reduce the digital gap with support from the UN and a historic US$50M investment in new infrastructure
America Guatemala Indigenous communities in Guatemala are facing a high 18% illiteracy rate and have launched initiatives like floating schools—classrooms on boats reaching remote areas—but struggle as many children are pulled from school to work in agriculture
America El Salvador Nearly US$50 million in gold have been purchased by El Salvador for the first time since 1990, to diversify reserves and reduce reliance on Bitcoin amid global central bank trends favoring bullion
America Grenada Doubts on transparency of Levera development are rising as works stall at basic stage after five years; the Chinese developer had committed to build a major tourism facility funded from sale of Grenadian passports with Citizenship By Investment Programme
America Costa Rica A legislative commission has recommended lifting the immunity of Costa Rica’s president Rodrigo Chaves to allow prosecution for alleged corruption involving misuse of public funds
America Ecuador A cooperation agreement was signed with the US to jointly combat terrorism and drug trafficking, officially designating gangs Los Lobos and Los Choneros as narcoterrorist organizations