America Jamaica Pouring rain, usually an invitation for carefree play, now sends pupils in western Jamaica into panic mode, one of the consequences of what they lived through during the passage of hurricane Melissa; therapists and counsellors are addressing the problem
America Costa Rica With US$9,2 billion of total export value in 2025, Costa Rica consolidated its position as the world’s 10th largest exporter of medical devices, having quadrupled high-tech exports in a decade thanks to foreign investment and industry specialization
America Guatemala Ten days have been completed under a 30-days state of siege after coordinated gang attacks following prison riots killed 7 officers and injured 10, prompting intensified patrols and nearly 900 arrests
America Panama An economic forum has been held in Panama with eight Latin American and Caribbean leaders attending to discuss regional integration and global competitiveness, featuring Lula as keynote speaker and over 2.500 political, economic, and academic figures
America Uruguay A binational research center for life sciences has been established with Brazil to boost regional collaboration in biotechnology, health, and biociences, with shared governance and joint programs
America Peru Internet access will be expanded in Amazonas schools, aiming to improve education for 2.500 students by reducing connectivity gaps and enabling digital learning in underserved areas
America Haiti A fire tore through the historic Cluny Market in downtown Cap-Haitien, destroying 30 storage units and hundreds of small shops: no deaths or injuries were reported, the cause is still unknown; once extinguished, vendors tried to collect salvageable goods
America Mexico Oil shipments to Cuba have been temporarily paused; President Sheinbaum says the halt reflects general supply fluctuations and a sovereign decision by state oil firm Pemex rather than direct pressure from the US
America Venezuela The United States is reportedly preparing to establish a permanent CIA presence in Venezuela, part of a broader US strategy to influence the country’s political transition
America Nicaragua Nicaragua has expelled Spain’s ambassador just 20 days into his post without explanation, prompting Spain to retaliate by expelling Nicaragua’s ambassador and a second diplomat under diplomatic reciprocity
America Paraguay A 91,24% rise in international visitors has been registered in 2025, generating US$1.422 billion, thanks to airport upgrades, hotel modernization, and coordinated public-private efforts to boosted tourism as a key economic driver for Paraguay
America Suriname A five-year conservation project was launched in Suriname's Amazon region to protect intact forests and promote sustainable, inclusive livelihoods, supported by the UNDP and GEF, with collaboration from Brazil and Indigenous communities
America Honduras Over 2.000 soldiers have been deployed around Honduras' Parliament ahead of the 2026–2030 legislature amid tensions over alleged election fraud, US interference claims, and a recent explosive attack against an opposition lawmaker