America Venezuela A vital economic lifeline has been regained as the US allowed Chevron to resume oil operations, reviving hopes for growth in a country whose economy has collapsed under years of sanctions and dependence on petroleum exports
America Suriname The Vonzell Foundation and Lisibeti Music Performing Arts launched a creative financial education program for orphans with music, dance, and theater to teach entrepreneurship and money management, inspired by the legacy of slavery and aimed at empowerment
America Guatemala A series of strong earthquakes has struck Guatemala, leaving at least one elderly person dead, two seriously injured, and over 20 homes damaged, with authorities linking the quakes -up to magnitude 5,8- to the Jalpatagua fault
America Guyana Guyana has been proposed as a key solution to the Caribbean’s high energy costs, with leaders at ACTIF 2025 urging to leverage its oil output and gas-to-energy project through regional cooperation and collective negotiation
America Mexico Mexico City has celebrated the legacy of Tenochtitlan seven centuries since its mythical founding with Indigenous dances and historical reenactments; historians call for deeper reflection beyond political festivities to honor the city’s true origins
America Nicaragua The anniversary celebrations of Nicaragua's Air Force have been an occasion for honoring its revolutionary legacy and for reaffirming its commitment to peace and sovereignty; military preparedness has been highlighted as essential amid global tensions
America Panama A tsunami alert has remained in effect in Panama following a strong Pacific earthquake, with authorities monitoring expected wave heights along the Pacific coast during the morning hours
America Antigua and Barbuda With Carnival festivities at their peak across Antigua and Barbuda, health officials are urging vendors to employ food safety measures and are intensifying their control operations on local food stalls, reminding that proper food handling is critical
America Canada 70% of Canada Post workers have voted to reject their employer’s final offer for a new collective agreement; this brings back to the bargaining table and extends a labour dispute that has been ongoing for almost 2 years with extensive strike disruptions
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Nevis held a solemn ceremony to mark the 55th anniversary of the MV Christena disaster that took over 250 lifes on 1 August 1970, one of the most tragic maritime events in the English-speaking Caribbean, still deeply etched in the collective memory
America Costa Rica A 41% funding cut has severely affected Costa Rica’s ability to support over 222.000 asylum seekers, mainly Nicaraguan, delaying essential services and putting its longstanding refugee protection system at serious risk
America Colombia Driven by a growing tech sector and strong digital marketing demand, Colombia has seen companies embrace AI-generated virtual influencers to enhance brand engagement, following global trends like digital model cloning
America Ecuador Professionals and startups in Ecuador have embraced 3D printing to produce custom goods, medical tools, and industrial parts, promoting accessible manufacturing despite high costs of fiber and limited national adoption data