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The country passed a comprehensive family law code that redefines the rights of children and grandparents and legalises marriage for same-sex couples

National Police repelled a demonstration organised by members of Los Negros de Azua community against the installation of power generation barges, that would threaten environmental sustainability, mangrove conservation, fishing and tourism

President Pedro Castillo has demanded the UN that regardless of the Ukrainian war, fertiliser exports from Russia must be normalised, and that its sanctions are violating the human right to food security, especially for Peru’s local farmers

Almost 90% of locals in the Southeastern part of the country have rejected a mining project in a local referendum, saying that even if the project would generate jobs, it would also pollute soil and water sources, affecting the health of residents

President Xiomara Castro has formally declared a state emergency due to the intense rains and flooding, which has affected nearly 20.000 inhabitants

Ministries of Agriculture and Finance held a budget consultation session to gather relevant recommendations for inclusion in the 2023 national budget for agriculture and fisheries

The country is on the verge of becoming a major legal transshipment hub for medical cannabis

As an attempt to discredit rumours of a potential default on its debt, the country has bought back a portion of its sovereign debt bonds, totalling a record-breaking US$565 million

Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association has advised teachers to report to work on Monday, following an injunction granted by the Industrial Court, preventing them from conducting "unlawful" industrial action

Caveton 'Food Franklyn' Greenidge, former referee and long-time administrator, is appealing to the Barbados football community for financial assistance, having lost both legs and seeking to raise A$20.000 for prostheses