America

Indigenous groups and sugarcane farmers blocked roads across Paraguay to demand land rights, an end to forced evictions, and the completion of key infrastructure projects like a cane milling plant in Guairá

The Panama Canal will launch its NetZero Slot initiative next week to reward Panama ships using low-carbon fuels and energy-efficient technologies, supporting global decarbonization efforts and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050

Universal Assistance has launched the “Cheque de Bienestar IA” in Mexico, an AI-powered health scan tool that allows travelers to assess their well-being via smartphone before or during a trip, aiming to promote preventive care while traveling

The Guyanese diaspora has been addressed by President Ali, who called on them to return home and invest in the country’s transformation, promising support, protection for investments, and a welcoming environment amid rapid national development

Guatemala secured a legal victory after a US judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting unaccompanied Guatemalan children with active immigration cases

National Action Plan to eliminate communicable diseases in Honduras was officially validated; it targets HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria through a people-centered, multisectoral strategy supported by the Pan American Health Organization

Government bill proposes to ban the purchase, sale, exchange or transfer of cryptocurrencies until 31 December 2027, seeking to impose fines of up to $5 million for anyone “engaging in unauthorised virtual asset activities"

The sod turning ceremony was held for the National Aquatic Centre at the National Stadium, where a 25-metre competition pool will be built, a dream coming to reality for swimmers in Grenada thanks to Ministry of Sports and Amateur Swimming Association

On El Salvador’s Independence Day, protesters demanded the release of imprisoned human rights activists, accusing President Bukele of leading the country toward authoritarianism

A referendum to rewrite the Constitution has been proposed by President Daniel Noboa, sparking legal debate in Ecuador over whether he bypassed the required approval of the Constitutional Court

Junior ministers have been named to serve alongside cabinet: 14 were sworn in with a ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew; PM asked them to bring energy, fresh ideas, grasp of new technologies, and connection to the aspiration of the younger generation

Seven Dominican state institutions conducted a targeted operation along the Sosúa Beach coastline to enhance environmental surveillance, prevent illegal occupations, and ensure compliance with law on the Environment and Natural Resources