America

The massive hull of a seemingly ancient ship has appeared along the southwestern tip of Newfoundland; the wreck has attracted a stream of local admirers examining curved planks and wooden dowels, and sparked curiosity upon its history

Peruvian police attacked protesters opposing the privatization of Machu Picchu's entrance fees; protesters seek the annulment of an alleged irregular contract between the Ministry of Culture and Joinnus for ticket sales

Uruguay received praise from NASA for its impressive strides in integrating wind energy, highlighting the Peralta wind farm in Tacuarembó as a symbol of the country's rapid progress, increasing its wind energy share from 1% to 34% in 5 years

A recent report from the Congressional Research Service in the US acknowledges the ineffectiveness of sanctions against Venezuela, stating that they only contributed to an economic crisis, prompting 7,7 million Venezuelans to flee

Suriname and French Guiana are collaborating to address mercury use in the gold sector; the countries initiated efforts to minimize environmental impact through joint projects and research with the National Institute for Environment in Suriname

Nicaragua has formally requested intervention in the South Africa vs. Israel case on alleged genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict to “prevent and cooperate in preventing genocide”

The Panama Canal has appointed its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta, who will lead the waterway's environmental sustainability efforts, focusing on decarbonization, adaptation, and transition

Paraguayan tomato growers, adapting to technology and expertise, have now achieved successful year-round harvests despite summer challenges, prompting their calls for increased state support and a decrease in tomato imports

According to the latest Ministry of Health report, the incidence of cervical cancer among women in Antigua and Barbuda has increased over the past two years, registering almost a doubling of cases diagnosed

A total of 185.000 Russian tourists visited Cuba last year and the country expects a 35% increase in the flow of tourists in 2024, said Cuba's ambassador to Russia Julio Antonio Garmendia Pena

Around 300 women dressed in black, symbolizing mourning, marched to the National Congress on the Honduran Women's Day, protesting the surge in feminicides and demanding respect for women's lives

Guatemala has granted approval for the Cerro Blanco gold mining project to shift from underground to open-pit mining, raising concerns from environmentalists about potential water contamination in neighboring El Salvador