America Bahamas National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party has announced that the 55th National General Convention of the PLP will be held on 9 and 10 November 2023 in Bahamar, New Providence
America Colombia Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace has charged former army commander Mario Montoya with war crimes and crimes against humanity, marking the first time a former Colombian army commander has been charged by the peace justice system
America Grenada Tourism Authority of Grenada delegation met with key tourism stakeholders of the sister islands to address the most pressing issues
America Bolivia In Bolivia's Cal Orck’o, within the Parque Cretácico, lies the largest number of dinosaur footprints ever recorded, with over 12.092 marks from these ancient reptiles, offering a fascinating glimpse into the sauropods' habits
America Chile A series of human rights bills, including one recognizing the disappeared detainees and another lifting the secrecy surrounding the Valech Report, documenting human rights abuses during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, have been introduced
America Costa Rica Diversified farms with natural landscape features in Costa Rica have been found to provide a sanctuary for certain tropical bird species, indicating that thoughtful land cultivation practices can support forest-dependent birds
America Cuba The Foreign Ministry said it had uncovered a human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting Cubans to fight for Russia in its war in Ukraine; the country is a close ally of Russia, but in its statement stressed that it "is not part of the conflict in Ukraine"
America Dominican Republic A sea turtle Saturday night laid eggs at Perla Marina beach in Cabarete; technical personnel from Ministry of Environment received instructions to cordon off and protect the egg-laying area
America Haiti Haitilibre reports 219 inmates died of starvation or illness in Haitian prisons in 2022, mainly due to malnutrition or lack of access to adequate medication and health care, pointing out deficiencies in the justice system at all levels
America Argentina The country currently allocates 30% of its agri-food exports to BRICS countries, but entering this bloc wouldn't guarantee an increase in exports, according to a recent local study
America Brazil Over 32 million children in poverty and 40 million vulnerable to climate risks, make the need for child-focused Sustainable Development Goals crucial, emphasized UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell in her visit to Brazil
America Belize The country has become the first Central American WTO member to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step toward curbing harmful fisheries practices and preserving marine ecosystems