America Chile The Senate has approved a bill to establish a new constitution and a constituent assembly will draft it; the vote was a major victory for the government, which has been pushing for a new constitution since the 2019 protests
America Belize New measures have been announced to address a recent increase in violent crime, which includes the spending of US$1 million in new police and security activities
America Bolivia The state has implemented new measures to address water scarcity, investing approximately US$100 million in new water infrastructure and conservation measures in an effort to address the country's ongoing water crisis
America Colombia Colombian coffee growers are facing challenges due to climate change as the country's coffee belt is experiencing more erratic rainfall and higher temperatures, which is affecting the quality and yield of coffee beans
America Cuba Cuba's National Assembly said it 'strongly condemns' a European Parliament resolution that criticised the country's human rights record and called for EU sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other senior officials
America Grenada In an exclusive interview, a Grenada land surveyor has warned that criminal activities, including possible murders, will occur as a result of disputes over land ownership issues on the island, the so-called 'Land Thiefing' issue
America Argentina The country's economy grew by 0,2% in the first quarter of 2023, according to data released by the INDEC, a sign that the economy is starting to recover
America Antigua and Barbuda The country's Tourism Authority has announced increased regional airlift to Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the 'Carnival of Antigua, the Caribbean's largest summer festival' scheduled for 27 July to 8 August 2023
America Barbados The National Botanical Gardens are now bursting with colour as bands take to the stage at the Sunshine Snacks Junior Kadooment 2023, an event returned for the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic with a record 27 bands
America Dominica Dr Lynora Fevrier-Drigo, director of primary health care services in Dominica, reminded that health services in the country are free and accessible to all, including migrants
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines From 15 to 22 July, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Squash Association will host the 2023 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships
America Costa Rica Scientists aboard research vessel Falkor have discovered an active octopus nursery nearly 2.800 meters deep in the country's Pacific Ocean, revealing a new species of Muusoctopus and highlighting the need for conservation
America Brazil The country has implemented its cryptocurrency regulation, with the central bank as the primary supervisor of the crypto economy; the move aims at preventing scams, at regaining trust, and positioning Brazil as a global leader in crypto regulation