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Aeropuertos Uruguay, in the presence of the President Luis Lacalle Pou, celebrated the inauguration of the refurbished "Nueva Hespérides" International Airport in Salto, representing a milestone in Uruguay's airport infrastructure modernization

The Suriname Fire Department halted fire-fighting in Wageningen due to unpaid weekend work and ongoing delays in receiving new clothing, thus initiating national consultations, with an ultimatum for resolution by the end of this week

The government plans to reschedule an unpopular five-fold increase in retail petrol prices for 1 March, a month later than originally planned, after officials said its systems suffered a cyber-attack

The Caribbean Festival of Arts, promoting culture, diversity and creativity, will return to Barbados next year

Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea and Chinese Foreign Minister Hua Chunying have discussed future steps to enhance bilateral relations and joint actions, recognizing ties over the past decade and China's pivotal role in Peru's trade

Several foreign individuals have received Salvadoran passports after investing in bitcoin through the "Adopting El Salvador" program, where investors commit to a USD1 million investment in bitcoin or USD and can then obtain a passport

The trial against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has started in New York, where a jury was selected to determine his guilt or innocence in conspiring to introduce tons of cocaine into the US over nearly 20 years

Guatemala has declared an "orange alert" as the Agua volcano erupted, affecting 20 hectares; specialized teams, supported by private helicopters and the Guatemalan Army, are currently battling the flames on the ground and in the air

The US has backed Guyana in its dispute with Venezuela over the Esequibo's territorial integrity; however, the US Ambassador has denied any plans for a military base in Guyana, emphasizing their commitment to territorial sovereignty

Venezuela has allegedly stopped receiving deported flights from the US and Mexico in response to US sanctions

Opposition Senator Delbert Paris called for a 'free and liberated Dominica' while addressing hundreds of opposition supporters at a peaceful rally held in Roseau

Despite handling less cargo due to drought and transit restrictions, Panama Canal's revenues surged by 14,9% to US$4,97 billion in 2023; the Panama Canal Authority attributes the rise to the tolls system implemented in January 2023

The 'More Rights' project was launched to strengthen the participation and impact capabilities of civil society organisations in public agendas and policy dialogues