America Barbados The creation of a Civil Aviation Authority has been announced to allow Barbados attract additional flights and access new source markets
America Cuba In the first 13 days of the year alone, US authorities repatriated 1.115 irregular migrants in actions that are part of the bilateral immigration agreements established by Cuba
America Antigua and Barbuda The Organization of American States deployed an Electoral Observation Mission for the Jan 18, 2023 general elections in Antigua and Barbuda; the OAS Mission began its work on Jan 12 and on the day of the election will observe the voting process
America Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley said there are no plans to cancel Carnival or introduce safety restrictions similar to those implemented in 2020, notwithstanding the recent increase in COVID-19 cases
America Peru The country’s top prosecutor’s office launched an investigation on new President Dina Boluarte, as deadly protests have swept the state following the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo, leaving over 40 people dead
America Mexico Authorities arrested Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the infamous crime lord known as El Chapo; the government claimed a victory in its efforts to combat violence during one of the most dangerous periods in its recent history
America Honduras The government extended its ongoing state of emergency for another 45 days, and has also expanded it to additional areas of the country in an effort to fight criminal gangs amid high levels of violence
America Brazil Authorities have detained over 1.500 people after supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasília as a way to protest what they believe was a “false election”
America Argentina The government extended its state of “environmental emergency” throughout its territory for another year, with the aim of continuing to adopt urgent measures to combat its ongoing wildfires
America El Salvador This past year the country broke its personal record for renewable energy generation, by producing 83% of its total electricity through sustainable means
America Guyana Over 600 fish species were found and documented during research efforts conducted by local biologists; the research conducted will be used to inform state decisions about areas where specific fish species need to be protected
America Panama In 2022 the country nearly doubled the irregular migrants crossing its border on the way to the US, reaching approximately 250.000 migrants, over half of them being Venezuelan
America Belize The country’s soybean production is projected to break its yield record this year, with an additional 31% of soybean yield that will contribute to the country’s exports