America Dominican Republic Construction of the submarine cable for the electricity connection between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will begin in 2027, as announced by Caribbean Transmission, the company responsible for implementing the Hostos Project
America Bahamas In recognition of the upcoming World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the Ministry of Health and Welfare launched the Light It Up Green initiative in Parliament Square, using the official colour of mental health awareness from 1 to 10 October
America Colombia The new edition of the International Business Matchmaking event organized by ProColombia, bringing together exporters, businesspeople and investors aims at strenghtening commercial relations with Mexico
America Ecuador A partial state of emergency was declared in Quito due to rising violence from drug trafficking groups, with the measure lasting 60 days and including a curfew, as the government combats organized crime linked to international cartels
America El Salvador The IMF has urged El Salvador to reduce its reliance on Bitcoin and strengthen its regulation of digital assets, warning of financial stability risks, although President Bukele remains committed to Bitcoin's long-term economic benefits
America Honduras Honduras has extended the partial state of emergency, initially implemented in December 2022 to reduce criminal violence, for another 45 days, as the country continues to face high homicide rates, with over 3.600 murders reported from January
America Belize The Belize Fisheries Department has officially reminded the public of regulations for the Queen Conch season, which runs until June 2025; the restrictions include a ban on harvesting or possessing conch
America Bolivia Bolivia has advanced in preserving underwater heritage with recent archaeological research in Lake Titicaca, revealing prehispanic boats and other cultural artifacts, underscoring the need for protection against both climate change and human activity
America Chile This week Chile celebrated World Tourism Day 2024 with a historic record, having welcomed nearly 3 million foreign tourists this year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
America Costa Rica In Costa de los Pájaros, a group of 15 women are turning discarded fish skins into leather for sustainable fashion, creating jewelry and hoping to expand into items like handbags and shoes, with aspirations to reach international markets
America Argentina The Argentinian court has formally requested Interpol to issue an arrest warrant for Venezuelan President Maduro and Interior Minister Cabello for crimes against humanity including systematic repression and persecution of dissidents since 2014
America Brazil Lymphatic filariasis has been successfully eliminated as a public health problem in Brazil, a significant achievement in combating neglected tropical diseases; this accomplishment, recognized by the WHO, comes after decades of efforts
America Jamaica The Marcus Garvey in Schools project, which aims to bring children to an understanding of their history and cultural heritage, has been extended to 23 primary schools