America Nicaragua The government has increased its investments in education, including building new schools and providing scholarships to students: to improve the quality of education in Nicaragua is a key development for the country
America Panama The government has launched a new programme to promote entrepreneurship by providing training and support to entrepreneurs; it is expected to help to create jobs and boost the economy
America Paraguay Paraguay's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Luis Castiglioni, has proposed constructing a border wall with Argentina to curb illegal smuggling, sparking a diplomatic crisis between the two countries
America Ecuador New measures set to address poverty in the country include increasing the minimum wage, expanding social programs, and investing in infrastructure
America El Salvador The Supreme Court has ruled that the government's attempt to control prices is unconstitutional, this being a major setback for the government, which had been hoping to use price controls to combat inflation
America Honduras Local coffee farmers have received a fair trade certification with which they will be paid a fair price for their coffee: a significant step forward as it ensures that they will receive equitable compensation
America Bahamas Noting the significant increase in rape cases, especially in New Providence, this year, the Bahamas Crisis Centre has appealed to politicians to "do what needs to be done to ensure accountability for sex offenders"
America Guatemala Guatemala's coffee exports reached a record high in 2022, with exports valued at over US$1 billion; this is a positive development for the Guatemalan economy, as coffee is one of the country's most important exports
America Guyana The country’s oil production has reached 100.000 barrels per day, making it the world's newest oil producer and being a major economic development for Guyana, as it is expects to generate billions of US dollars in revenue for the country
America Haiti In renewing the mandate for its office in Haiti, the UN Security Council included a provision to consider the deployment of a multinational force as an option to combat insecurity
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