America Colombia Colombia and Panama are allegedly failing to correctly protect migrants crossing the dangerous Darién jungle, according to a report by NGO Human Rights Watch published this week
America Ecuador Ecuador's government increased the value-added tax VAT from 12% to 15% at the beginning of this month, as a measure to finance the fight against organized crime, following a weekend with at least 28 murders
America El Salvador El Salvador's economic growth in 2023 was the highest in the last 30 years, according to the latest data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR)
America Honduras In Honduras, wildfires have affected 63.433 hectares so far in 2024, with 1.014 fires recorded since January, marking a 10,8% increase compared to the same period last year
America United States For the first time since 2009, none of Forbes World’s Youngest Billionaires under 30 are self-made this year: they all inherited their wealth, due both to the self-made ones aging into their 30s and the start of the "great wealth generation transfer"
America Cuba Air China will begin operations in Cuba starting next May, the president of the Cuban Aviation Corporation said
America Barbados Kathleen Victoria Lloyd, Barbados' newest centenarian, was celebrated as a fashionista with a keen sense of humor and a deep affection for her family
America Antigua and Barbuda According to Xen Ayra, Antiguan citizen who recently made their debut at a major annual conference for game developers in California with his team, said Antigua can benefit from the global gaming industry
America Suriname Suriname's Ministry of Health announced a health day on April 7th to celebrate World Health Day, featuring expert advice on nutrition and exercise, and offering free blood pressure and blood sugar checks at the International Mall of Suriname
America Chile Chile is on the verge of establishing Internet as a Public Service, with a proposed law enabling technological convergence, demand subsidies, and enhanced regulatory tools, aiming to elevate the quality of services and encourage future innovation
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has presented a plan to attract semiconductor investments, aiming to become a top destination by leveraging its strategic relationship with the US to begin building centers for the development of such materials
America Canada The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to “toxic, unregulated drugs”, fentanyl or strong opioids were found in 80% of overdose deaths and over 175 people have died for the toxic drug supply in each of the last 20 consecutive months
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The St. Vincent Parliament passed, with bipartisan support, a law increasing the severity of sentences for convicted sex offenders in the state