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The government has acknowledged a lack of control over its prisons, with a specific reference to the prison of Tacumbú, and emphasised the justifiable need for life insurance for prison guards due to the daily risks they face in their work

Pope Francis received Peruvian President Dina Boluarte at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, and discussed about the relationship between the Church and the State, migration, and climate change, concluding with customary gift exchanges along with the audience

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Service is closely monitoring an area of low pressure located in the vicinity of 10°N latitude and 45°W longitude; with 80% probability a tropical cyclone will form in the next 7 days

Air Peace,t one of the largest airlines in West Africa, has announced plans to offer special flights to Antigua and Barbuda

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega commends rapid growth in relations with China, receiving 250 Chinese-made buses, further strengthening political and historical ties, ahead of the Free Trade Agreement set to begin in January 2024

The Panamanian government, along with various private sectors, is discussing opportunities to bridge equality gaps, focusing on youth unemployment and the inclusion of women in science and technology through new programmes for the upcoming year

Guyana is on track to exceed its local ginger demand by three million pounds by the end of the year; significant government investment in the agricultural sector is aimed at making the country a net food exporter in the region

Calls for resignation of Education Minister continued on Saturday during a march of about 100 people, including representatives of the Unity Workers' Union, the Barbados Concerned Citizens Group, the Steering Committee and the Watch Out My Children group

The National Lottery in El Salvador has conducted medical missions, benefiting 811 individuals in vulnerable areas, as part of its commitment to social responsibility while experiencing significant business growth

The partial state of exception was extended until 17 November particularly to combat extortion by gangs; the targeted operations conducted by security forces in some of the most violent municipalities resulted in the arrest of over 5.000 individuals

Jamaica's ability to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change will be strengthened by a major collaboration with several international partners, as expressed at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the WB Group and the IMF