America Peru The government has implemented the ‘Trabaja Peru’ programme that will give over 8.200 low-income individuals that have suffered from a natural catastrophe a new job, which will additionally consist in aiding local municipalities that lack personnel
America Costa Rica Jacó Beach has become smoke-free beach: a significant first step to stop cigarette pollution on beaches in the country
America Colombia Gustavo Petro has officially been elected as the country’s first ever left-winged president
America Cuba The Minister of Foreign Affairs attended the first Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, where he reiterated the island's firm commitment to nuclear disarmament
America Honduras A female-led community group in the dry south of the country diversified crops to adapt to the climate crisis, this led to them building a cashew company called ‘El Triunfo’, focusing on providing women a safe work environment
America Nicaragua The US imposed sanctions on the state-owned gold mining company ENIMINAS, because the country’s leaders are “deepening their relationship with Russia” and for allegedly using gold mining revenues to oppress their people
America Uruguay The privatisation of internet has been officially approved, thus allowing for the first time non-state firms to operate in the market for internet provision
America Venezuela The country signed a 20-year “cooperation roadmap” with Iran, as the two countries pledged to increase bilateral ties amid their economic crises due to western sanctions
America Panama President Laurentino Cortizo has vetoed the bill to legalise crypto as a means of payment over laundering risks, as the country is now aiming to get out all of the tax haven watch lists
America Mexico The country won the world record for holding the largest ever boxing class with over 19.000 people attending; an in-person event led by the infamous boxing legend Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez
America Paraguay The Minister of Foreign Affairs has officially requested the collaboration of the UN Secretary General to deal with the organised crime that affects the country, lately become a prominent issue
America Peru The government decreed the extension of the state of emergency in the Callao province, where the National Police of Peru (PNP) will maintain control of the region, as criminal actions committed by organised gangs are still taking place
America Belize Тhе country hаs іѕѕuеd а ѕtаtеmеnt ѕауіng thаt сhаrtеr flіghtѕ frоm Наіtі will no longer have permission to land, ѕіnсе the amount of illegal immigrants getting into the country has gotten out of hand