America Haiti New Cap-Haïtien theater company ‘Kay’Art’ has revived untold history of the murder of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, one of Haiti’s central revolution figures and founding father, sparking debate about power, loyalty and gaps in the country’s historical record
America Cuba Havana authorities have measured in cubic meters the volume of garbage in the streets, with people hoping they would collect it, as data was used for a study to "plan better" that would involve support from the private sector
America Antigua and Barbuda Annual Christmas Barrel Initiative has begun and will run to 15 January 2026: households can import personal-use essentials at reduced cost during the peak shipping period; the concession applies to clothing, food items and toiletries, not electronics
America Grenada Food and Nutrition Council has warned parents to rise alert during festivities as many Christmas must-haves in Grenadian households contain alcohol, like black cake and sorrel; GFNC cautions that consumption at child age can increase risk of dependency
America Costa Rica An alliance in Costa Rica has promoted women's training in high-demand STEM fields through the Red MenTe program, which has already benefited 30 women with intensive education in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and AI-driven data analysis
America Guatemala A volunteer-led initiative in Guatemala has protected hundreds of children from hazardous firework labor by offering schooling, food, and community support through the “Sulla Strada” project, launched to combat extreme poverty and child exploitation
America Uruguay Molecular DNA markers, AI image recognition systems like ZoomAgri and systematic field sampling have been implemented to protect plant breeders' rights in seed industry, enhancing transparency and ensuring farmers' access to top-tier technologies
America Canada The province of Alberta has signed a new energy deal that will position Canada as a global energy superpower while working toward net-zero emissions; the agreement involves a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast with Indigenous co-ownership
America Peru Former president Pedro Castillo has been sentenced to 11 years and 5 months in prison for conspiracy to rebels after his failed 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress and rule by decree, though the court said the plan was not fully carried out
America Suriname Over 70.000km² of ocean territory have been opened for oil and gas exploration over the next two years, inviting companies to submit proposals in deep and shallow waters under its new government
America Belize Dangers and legal consequences of improper wastewater disposal have been reminded to the public; the nationwide notice highlights that untreated wastewater, sewage, greywaters, industrial effluent poses serious risks to public health and the environment
America Guyana Guyana has resulted as the most attractive destination for investors in 2025 in Latin America, according to Global Citizen Solutions, due to its high innovation ranking, strong economic indicators, and favorable investment conditions
America Mexico A national strategy against dengue has reduced confirmed cases in Mexico by 85% in 2025 compared to 2024, despite severe floods, through internationally recognized mosquito monitoring and strengthened vector control and healthcare response