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The maquiladora industry, completely shut down during the pandemic, has been successfully reactivated and counts over 10.000 additional employees

Authorities in the United States have accused a Colombian ex-military man, Mario Antonio Palacios, of participating in the plot to kill late Haitian President Jovenel Moise, whose assassination caused heavy political turmoil

As an attempt to reinvent state business, the country will draft about 20 bills for congress in order to create a legal structure for the issuing of bitcoin bonds

The 13th Annual Bahamas Marathon will now be held virtually for the second year in a row, allowing participants to complete the distance they registered for between now and January 16 at a location of their choosing: outdoors or on a treadmill

Thousands of citizens protested against the newly passed legislations by president Guillermo Lasso, such as the privatisation of public enterprises, the increase of gas prices, and employee termination procedures

The country’s northern region is currently suffering from the most severe floods that have ever taken place - approximately 15.119 people have been displaced and 6.371 have been left homeless

President Abinader said the Health Cabinet has allocated RD$1,5 billion (US$26 million) more for the purchase of medicines against influenza, flu and Covid's variant, which cannot always be found in pharmacies

Two new major oil discoveries have been made off the coast of the country; officials estimate that 100 billion barrels could be extracted from these newly found reserves

In an appeal to the nation, PM Harris is calling on civil society to join government in rebuilding the local economy as it continues to emerge from the slowdown caused by the global health emergency

Point Village won the 2021 Vinlec National Community Lighting Competition for the ninth consecutive time with a lighting project that adhered to the theme 'Arwe Christmas Vincy Christmas: From Ashes to Lights, Together We Rise'

According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), the cost of living has risen by approximately 3% in the past year, while restaurant and accommodation services have decreased by 4,2%

The Consumer Price Index registers +6,43% inflation rate at the end of 2021, the highest it has ever been in the last 13 years, affecting mainly the gas and real estate industries