America Uruguay The state is experiencing its worst water deficit in 74 years, leading to protests in Montevideo,; the government has taken measures to address the historic drought and ensure water supply
America Belize The government and Ministry of Health continue to support Taiwan's participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly, and have urged the WHO to include Taiwan in health emergency-related meetings and mechanisms
America Bolivia Soybean and sugarcane producers have blocked the Cochabamba-Santa Cruz highway, protesting diesel shortages, demanding fuel according to their needs and criticizing government measures aimed at controlling fuel and preventing smuggling
America Suriname Flexible working hours has been finally approved; the reform includes changed schedules, remote work and reduced hours, with the aim of providing more income without increasing the government's wage bill
America United States The Pentagon has overestimated the value of weapons sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion; this accounting error could allow the Defense Department to send more weapons without asking Congress for more budget
America Venezuela The Organization of American States OAS is ineffective, should cease to exist and it would have endorsed invasions throughout its history, said President Maduro in support of the Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's stance
America Dominica Although the 2023 hurricane season hasn’t begun - it officially runs from 1 June to 30 November -, the National Hurricane Centre has reported the first tropical wave of tropical cyclone activity, which sometimes occurs before and after these dates
America Honduras The country has announced negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with China following the establishment of diplomatic relations and the termination of ties with Taiwan, which is expected to bring opportunities for improved access of Honduran products
America El Salvador The country celebrated the International Globe Festival with a stunning display of artisanal balloons in San Esteban Catarina, which drew domestic and international spectators, along with participants from youth groups and institutions
America Guatemala Local newspaper El Periódico has closed amid judicial attacks on its staff, facing charges against its founder and president; press freedom organizations have condemned the closure as a setback for democracy
America Peru The country has begun selling advanced drones to Ukraine for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance purposes, a sale that raised questions about China's approval, given its relations with Russia
America Trinidad and Tobago The Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transport will host the 36th anniversary Tobago Heritage Festival (THF) from 21 July to 1 August to "honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future"
America Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez said that one of the main challenges for the development of the tourism sector in the country is the cleanliness of the environment, appealing to residents to keep the country clean to boost tourist arrivals