America Uruguay As an attempt to reignite tourism, the government has temporarily suspended sales taxes for all hotels
America Bolivia In the past year, the price of lithium has increased by 800%, so the government has decided to further accelerate the industrialisation of it and invest more resources in the sector
America Jamaica Benjamin Alexander was Jamaica's first competitor in alpine skiing, finishing in a creditable 46th place in the men's giant slalom
America United States Erin Jackson brings the US gold, missing since 1994, in the women’s 500-meter speed skating; it’s the first Black woman to win the event ever while Elana Meyers Taylor - bronze in bobsleigh - became the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Games history
America Mexico Donovan Carrillo was the first figure skater to represent the country at the Winter Olympics in 30 years; after making it to the finals, he celebrated the historic moment by using his hands to plant a kiss on the Olympic Rings in the ice
America Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro ratified that the country is on its way to “an outstanding military cooperation” with Russia, supporting, if necessary, the operations at the Ukrainian border
America Belize Sea researchers worked along with government officials to implement no-fishing zones in order to save the shark population
America Argentina The government declared a state of emergency in the Corrientes province due to the recent wildfires that have affected over 800.000 hectares of land
America El Salvador A woman in El Salvador was condemned 30 years of prison after having a pregnancy miscarriage since it was ruled as a homicide; she was recently released after being in prison for 10 years, this being a big step forward for abortion laws in the country
America Antigua and Barbuda The Royal Commonwealth Society of Antigua and Barbuda, in collaboration with the Halo Foundation, procured 17 wheeled rubbish cans to be made available to patrons of major events to encourage responsible disposal of solid waste
America Barbados To fly drones over the country's airspace, two requirements are in place: prior authorization must be obtained and an application form must be completed online from the Prime Minister's office
America Panama Authorities signed an official state document that establishes a new tourism industry, more sustainable towards natural resources and respectful the traditions of ancient local communities
America Canada As Ottawa police reported trucks parked for the protest had children living inside, and some were seen frontline, this week’s Emergencies Act includes a prohibition on bringing children to sites where the protests and blockades are happening