America Colombia Facing criticism for breaking his pledge not to alter the constitution, President Gustavo Petro has proposed a constitutional reform process to achieve promised social transformations
America Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has extended the state of emergency for another 30 days, totalling 90 days, citing the need to maintain patrols in prisons and violent areas to reduce homicides amid escalating violence attributed to drug trafficking
America El Salvador The country has stored over US$400 million in Bitcoin in an offline "cold wallet," as the cryptocurrency hits new all-time highs; President, Nayib Bukele, called it El Salvador's “first crypto piggy bank”
America Guatemala Guatemala has reconciled post-dispute with Colombia, agreeing on military support to strengthen bilateral ties after President Gustavo Petro threatened to sever relations over Guatemala's arrest warrant against Defense Minister Velásquez
America Honduras Honduras and the European Union have formalised a US$25,5 million funding agreement aimed at reducing illegal timber trade, restoring 1,3 million hectares of forest, and promoting green businesses
America Cuba The introduction of the Agrofrutales international collaboration project in Artemisa province has had an impact on the local economy, generating employment, especially for women, and helping to reduce the gender gap
America Barbados Haymans Market, a new food, retail and entertainment complex, now in its fourth month on the site of the old Haymans plantation and sugar factory in St. Peter, was officially opened
America Bolivia La Paz, facing intensified flooding following record-breaking rainfall attributed to El Niño, declared a state of emergency, prompting government assistance as the deluge, which destroyed hundreds of homes, continues to cause chaos
America Chile Chile has excluded Israeli firms from the 2024 International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), drawing criticism from Senator Carmen Gloria Aravena Acuña for what she deems a diplomatic misstep
America Costa Rica Melissa Pérez has become the first female data engineer graduate in Costa Rica; she is aiming to inspire women in STEM fields and urging more female participation in the development of innovative solutions
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A three-day workshop was held focusing on the unique challenges of electricity regulation in small island states in the Caribbean, with the theme "Right-sizing Electricity Regulations in Small Island States within the Caribbean: How Far, How Fast?"
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is firmly convinced that the government will acquire Balliceaux in the interest of its historical importance to the country, as a memorial to our ancestors who died there
America Trinidad and Tobago The Trinidad and Tobago chess team won the gold medal at the inaugural Caricom Classic, held at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel in Guyana