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Costa Rica and the International Migration Organization are implementing a project against human trafficking, aimed at strengthening institutional capabilities and data exchange for combating the critical issue in the country while setting an example

Donald Trump leads among the likely Republican primary electorate, with 54% of the vote, according to a poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College from July 23 to 27, 2023

Amazon Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire has urged President Lula da Silva to protect Indigenous rights by removing "invaders" from Indigenous territories and including Indigenous people in discussions on carbon credits

This past July 31, Belize commemorated the 189th anniversary of the abolition of slavery and the 185th anniversary of the termination of the apprenticeship system; this Emancipation Day is marked as a public and bank holiday for the third consecutive year

The seventh edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will take place in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago from 4-11 August 2023 with over 1000 athletes and para-athletes aged between 14 and 18 years participating in seven sports

Andre Wilson, founder and executive director of Youth for Development Network, believes it is useful to use sport as a development tool to empower and create peace for individuals affected by violence

The country has reached a technical agreement with the IMF, awaiting final approval, to receive around US$7.5 billion; the country will pay US$2.7 billion in FMI commitments using a loan from the Latin American Development Bank and a yuan swap with China

The Dominican Association of Free Zones hailed the sector's historic performance in the first half of the year, when exports exceeded $4 billion for the first time, accounting for 64% of total exports

President Nicolas Maduro has called for a permanent alert to ensure peace and protect the nation's stability and territorial integrity during a commemorative naval parade in Maracaibo

Suriname and Guyana have reported a significant surge in dengue fever cases, with Suriname taking preventive measures such as increased spraying and awareness campaigns to combat the spread of the disease

The Department of the Environment is setting up two wind farms with a total of 15 turbines, avoiding about 7.000 tonnes of carbon per year

There has been a growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms," with recent local scientific research highlighting its efficacy in reducing existential anxiety and depression

The country experienced a 102% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with a total of 416.576 visitors entering