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President Daniel Ortega has formally accused the US and NATO of attempting to destroy Russia through the conflict in Ukraine, stating that it is not a war between Russia and Ukraine but a “battle led by imperialists aiming to become masters of the planet”

Barbadian triathlete Cain Banfield made an outstanding performance at the USA Triathlon Nationals on 4 August in Milwaukee, recording his best race of the season

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is now under multiple investigations of corruption, thus fuelling doubts about the electoral process as well as potential attempts to invalidate the upcoming second round of presidential elections

The country has strengthened its cooperation with the EU through the Guyana-EU Forest Partnership, committing to sustainable forest management, expanding protected areas, restoring forests, and promoting forest-related jobs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sharply criticised Haitian political leaders for "not taking responsibility" for addressing Haiti's governance and security challenges amid escalating gang-induced violence

The country has united with Panama to protect "their common home" as bishops, church networks, and communities are working together to voice their concerns over mining industry practices destroying their shared environment

The country has deployed 7.000 soldiers and 1.000 police officers to Cabanas, initiating a state of emergency to crack down on gang activity, raising concerns from human rights groups about potential abuses during the operation

Heavy rains have caused the collapse of a road in the Copán Ruinas area, leaving around 60 communities without communication and urging authorities to repair the damage to ensure essential supplies and medical access for residents

The country has broken its record for avocado exports to the US, shipping over 1 million tonnes in the last year, driven by successful marketing strategies during major events like the Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Hospitals across the country struggle to cope with major staffing shortages, while an immigration backlog described by lawyers as the worst ever seen is leaving qualified health professionals waiting for placement

An Agriculture Minister report on the damage caused by tropical storm Bret to the local banana industry has been submitted Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre

To improve employee well-being and work-life balance, the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs hosted the first staff retreat at the Cuna Conference Center

The 37 winning projects of the Crea Digital 2023 initiative have been announced; the contest by the Ministry of Information Technology aims at promoting the development of digital content, encouraging innovation in the creative and educational sectors