America El Salvador El Salvador achieved a historic low in homicides in 2024, with just 114 reported killings, credited to President Nayib Bukele's controversial security measures, including expanded police powers and a state of emergency
America Belize The Commissioner of Police announced the 2025 rollout of the national project to build new police stations, renovate existing ones, and improve officer morale, welfare, and service quality nationwide
America Honduras US military bases in Honduras may be expelled if President-elect Trump proceeds with mass deportations of Hondurans, warned President Xiomara Castro, emphasizing their economic contributions and urging constructive dialogue
America Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division and Port Authority have reported record-breaking revenues in year 2024, signaling robust economic growth in the country; Port Authority achieved unprecedented figures, driven by higher volumes of imports and exports
America Saint Lucia The Saint Lucia’s Substance Abuse Advisory Council has encouraged citizens to include in their New Year resolutions sustained practices that protect health and become part of a lifestyle, taking distance from harmful habits
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Home and business owners on Nevis will benefit from new initiatives announced by the Administration aimed at incentivizing the construction sector through expanded concessions on building materials for property renovations, expansions or developments
America Haiti 75 soldiers sent from Guatemala and an advance team of 8 from El Salvador have arrived to join the international mission that is trying to counter criminal gangs supported by the UN and the US and led by Kenya
America Chile The first Latin American leader to visit the South Pole, President Gabriel Boric reaffirmed Chile's Antarctic sovereignty claims and commitment to expanding climate-focused scientific research in the region
America Guyana Guyana is removing wrecks from its waterways to enhance safety for oil supply vessels, clearing over 14 since 2023, with plans for more, while also widening channels to support its booming oil sector and ensure navigation safety
America Grenada The Public Sector Employees Pension Fund Bill 2024 is now an Act of Parliament which came into effect on 1 January; it is described as 'unfavorable' by unions and as a violation of the public officers’ constitutional rights by several legal minds
America Dominica Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited announced that the physical implementation phase of the strategic water sector development project is approaching, after having been under consideration for a long time
America Dominican Republic A reduction of 65,54% of dengue cases was recorded in 2024 compared to the previous year, highlighting the success of prevention and control measures including the active participation of the population and various organisations
America Canada Much of Canada is under a weather alert this weekend, with forecasts going from the -40°C in central areas to 110km/h winds on the Atlantic coasts, that would be also at risk of flooding due to heavy rain, and high waves