America Dominica The National Co-operative Credit Union recorded a surplus of 4,6 million East Caribbean dollar (over 1,5 million€) for the financial year 2022, despite the uncertain global climate
America Ecuador The government has approved an emergency plan against El Niño; experts have confirmed its arrival between November and December, analysing past experiences and prioritising resources for mitigation efforts as 2,3 million people are expected to be affected
America Honduras Following a tragedy that left 46 inmates dead, the country has adopted El Salvador-style tactics to intervene in prisons, with Armed Forces taking control, aiming to break the cycle of crime, while authorities conduct raids and seize weapons
America El Salvador President Nayib Bukele registered his pre-candidacy for the 2024 presidential elections, despite allegations of it being "unconstitutional"; this defies constitutional articles prohibiting presidential re-election
America Guatemala In the first round of Guatemala's presidential elections, the null vote emerged as the clear winner, reflecting widespread discontent with the current political system, surpassing even the results of the leading candidates with a support of 17,4%
America Guyana Despite it being invited to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the country has no interest in joining it according to Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo, as it is focusing on boosting production and attracting new operators
America Grenada Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed that many Grenadians qualify for CANADA Plus visa programme for expedited processing of visas for citizens of Grenada who have held Canadian visas for the past ten years or who currently hold a valid US visa
America Cuba The Union of Computers of Cuba in the province of Camagüey is proposing new topical courses for the upcoming summer months as part of its training strategy for the different actors in society in the public and private sectors
America Peru Congress has approved a bill authorising the entry of US and Japanese troops into the country — the bill, now awaiting presidential approval, allows the deployment of foreign troops to Peru to enhance national military training and defense
America Venezuela The Central Bank of Venezuela has announced the integration of Russia's Mir payment system as part of its search for financial alternatives, which is expected to facilitate smooth communication to streamline transactions in bolivars and rubles
America Canada With at least 19.027.114 acres of forest charred across Canada in a few weeks from the start of the 2023 wildfire season, the country sets a dramatic record; smoke from the blazes have crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached western Europe
America Haiti In a solemn procession in Champ-de-Mars, Port-au-Prince, devout Catholics commemorated yesterday the feast of Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours or Our Lady of Perpetual Help
America Costa Rica Thousands of protesters took to the streets as the government announced the withholding of the agreed 1% increase in education spending; people are urging national dialogue to ensure quality public education for all