America Panama Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta will be the first women to lead Panama Canal, elected administrator for 2026-2033; she has led key initiatives in water management, sustainability, modernization, and represented the institution internationally
America Suriname Persistent rainfall will result in the flooding of fields and airstrips, National Coordination Center for Disaster Control said, making it impossible to reach remote areas that depend on planes for food, portable water, medical aid and other essentials
America United States Confidence in the economy is the worst since 2022, political confidence in both parties is the lowest since Trump began his second term; pessimism is driven by dissatisfaction with current political and economical strategy, latest Gallup poll reports
America Jamaica A Kingston-bound flight was forced to return to Miami and several other international services were delayed or rescheduled in Jamaica for temporary airspace restrictions linked to SpaceX's Flight 12 launch from Starbase, Texas, US
America Guyana 1600 persons have been invited to explain how they obtained their driver’s licences in latest traffic police action against illegal driving, as government work for the introduction of an automated exams
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines On 17 May, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia IDAHOBIT, Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities SVG Inc. ERAO SVG, launched National Call for Reparations for LGBT Vincentians
America Bolivia Main public hospitals in La Paz are rationing oxygen and medical supplies and began postponing surgeries due to the impact of 16 days of road blockades: the care of hundreds of patients is at risk, according to warnings from directors of medical centers
America Cuba China and Russia condemned a US decision to charge former president Raúl Castro with murder; Beijing called on the US to stop using "coercion" and "threats", while the Kremlin said the pressure being exerted on Havana "borders on violence"
America Ecuador Water level in the Mazar reservoir reached 2.151,28 meters a.s.l., 1,72 m below full capacity, at over 61% of its energy potential; Mazar is crucial in regulating Ecuador's electricity system and for the operation of Paute Integral Hydroelectric Complex
America Suriname 80 additional workers would be needed to operate Suriname's floodgates in an adequate and safe manner; about 140 floodgate operators are employed, but more personnel is needed to face growing tasks and challenges especially during torrential rains
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Department of Gender Affairs launched its first Women’s Asset Building Seminar, an annual initiative aimed at strengthening women’s financial independence and long-term wealth creation; the session also focused on home ownership
America Belize Free education is a key issue in Belize and families struggle with school-related costs; the opposition leader points out a confusing situation, with families expecting government to cover costs and schools saying they didn't receive payments
America Costa Rica Liberia airport in Guanacaste surpassed visitor records in the first quarter of 2026 and, expecting more high-end travelers, it is entering an expansion phase and is preparing for new concessions