America Paraguay To celebrate the African heritage of Fernando de la Mora City, its afro-descendants held a festival in honour of Saint Balthazar with ancestral traditions and educational workshops on Paraguay-African culture and history
America Nicaragua Along with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, the country signed a roadmap for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, cooperating in the applications of nuclear technologies in the fields of medicine, hydraulic, geothermal and wind energy
America Haiti Two Haitians, a former member of parliament and a businessman, have been banned from entering Canada or undertaking any financial dealings in the country over fears of former illicit activities
America Jamaica The Government will move with speed and alacrity to transform Jamaica into a republic, said Prime Minister, Andrew Holness
America Canada Home prices likely won't drop much further due to the country's ongoing shortage of new homes, even as rising interest rates curb some demand in the market, according to the deputy chief economist for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
America Chile President Gabriel Boric plans to open an embassy in Palestine to ensure representation and respect for Palestinians under international law, despite the potential conflicts that it might cause to its relations with Israel
America Bahamas Customs Comptroller has observed a problem with the sale of liquor brands that have not been authorised by local distributors of such brands
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