America Ecuador The Organization of American States has signed a security agreement with Ecuador to support its crackdown on organized crime, as rising violence linked to drug gangs has triggered record drug seizures and human rights concerns over state actions
America Costa Rica A newly approved bill mandates at least three public access points per beach to counter gentrification and ensure coastal areas remain accessible despite growing private development
America Chile AI regulation bill has been passed to the Senate after revising rules on privacy, governance, and risk classification, aiming to balance innovation with ethical safeguards despite criticism over rushed legislation and missing key enforcement measures
America Brazil Mining Policy Council has finally been installed and has set out to modernize Brazil's mining strategy by drafting a new national plan and launching studies on critical minerals, fees, oversight, and sustainable development integration
America Bolivia Rodrigo Paz has won Bolivia’s presidency with 54,6% of the vote, ending 19 years of Socialist rule and pledging economic reforms amid a fuel crisis and ongoing financial instability
America Belize Belmopan hosted a UNESCO-supported workshop that has trained urban planners and cultural practitioners to integrate living heritage into sustainable urban development as the city updates its planning regulations
America Argentina US President Trump has linked the US's $20.000 million aid to Argentina to a victory by President Milei’s party in the upcoming October 26 elections, warning the support depends on maintaining liberal reforms and resisting socialist opposition
America Dominican Republic Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights warned that positive examples of press freedom are rare; remarks were made during the 81st General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Association in Punta Cana
America Antigua and Barbuda Heavy rainfall and the aftermath of Tropical Storm Jerry caused flash floodings, forcing the National Office of Disaster Services to focus immediately on response and assessments, shadowing activities for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
America Saint Lucia All government pharmacies will be closed on 17 October to facilitate the staff’s attendance at a departmental training; the ministry asks the public to ensure their medication refills are arranged ahead of the closure to avoid inconvenience
America Venezuela Around 300.000 Venezuelan migrants have lost Temporary Protected Status in the US after the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end the program, enabling deportations and overriding a lower court ruling that deemed the move illegal
America Uruguay Vast, thriving deep-sea coral reefs have been uncovered during a historic expedition, revealing endangered species, suspected new lifeforms, and rich ecosystems that may reshape marine conservation efforts in Uruguay
America Peru A bill has been submitted to declare the creation of a $280 million spaceport a national priority, aiming to boost security, attract investment, and position the country as a regional leader in aerospace development