America Dominica Representatives from the communities of Grand Bay, Bagatelle, Fond St Jean and Pichelin improved their knowledge of how to respond to an earthquake through a table-top simulation exercise
America Grenada The St. George's Congress government has presented ambitious projections for the country's economic growth, forecasting a substantial surge of 3,6% in the coming year
America Chile The World Bank has approved a US$200 million loan for Chile's Universal Health Care program, focusing on enhancing access and efficiency through measures such as telemedicine, climate-resilient systems, and AI-driven virtual health management
America Costa Rica Costa Rica is anticipating the second-highest economic growth in a decade, reaching 5%, driven by thriving free trade zones, influencing commerce, tourism, and private construction
America Belize In Belize's Valley of Peace, students built an eco-friendly Christmas tree in four days using repurposed plastic bottles, with the annual tree lighting event symbolising the importance of recycling and reducing single-use plastic in the festive season
America Bolivia The Cholitas climbers, indigenous Aymara women from Bolivia known for their remarkable physical endurance and distinctive traditional attire, are currently training to climb Mount Everest
America Ecuador Three ships, located in Australia, the UK, and the US, could be acquired to serve as offshore prisons, in a plan revealed by President Daniel Noboa following campaign promise aimed at alleviating prison violence
America Dominican Republic The 'Health Path, Change Your Lifestyle' initiative, which has completed 30 interventions across the country, has impacted over 1,4 million households, said Health Minister
America Haiti A video released on social media shows water has started to flow in the canal that Haitians are building between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, causing excitement mixed with concern, as the canal has not yet been completed
America Argentina Javier Milei has officially assumed the Argentine presidency for the 2023-2027 term; mentioning in his inaugural speech the foreseen stagflation, and ensuring it as the “final ordeal" preceding his plans for the nation's “reconstruction”
America Brazil Brazil has deployed troops to the Venezuela border in response to Venezuela's territorial claims over the disputed Essequibo region, reinforcing its presence to ensure territorial inviolability
America Colombia Colombia has shifted its drug policy by revoking fines for personal drug use; the move aligns with President Gustavo Petro's call to avoid criminalizing drug consumers, emphasizing the pursuit of drug traffickers instead
America Jamaica Revenues and subsidies for the period from April to September were higher than budgeted stated Economic Programme Oversight Committee Chairman Keith Duncan