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The state’s failure to effectively implement fiscal reform has led to the government wanting to further elevate taxes for private enterprises

Thousands of federal prisoners in special circumstances, including torture victims, will be liberated under a new presidential decree as announced by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on July 29

APA Corporation announced drilling success and updated the status of its appraisal program off the coast in the Block 58 area; the drilling ship is now heading to Bonboni for the next exploration prospect

The Regulatory Unit of Energy and Water Services recommended the government to have a 3% increase in gas prices, however the Minister of Economy just declared a 7% to 9% increase

Judge Alejandra Magalí Zavala officially declared that the indigenous community Ka’a Poty can return to the land they were forcefully kicked out from, Alto Paraná; the judge additionally informed the National Police to take legal action

President Juan Orlando Hernandez officially began his supervision for the construction of houses for over 2.600 families living near the Humuya and Blanco rivers; locals express their gratitude since they have been heavily affected by the recent floods

More than 60 parents of teenagers will receive scholarships and grants from the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation to help with their educational expenses

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has sent a letter to President Biden reiterating its rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US and calling for the rights of Cuba and Cubans to be respected

The state’s Senate approved same-sex marriage and adoption; now the country is only missing the Chamber of Deputies’ approval to make this an official reality

Richard Carapaz became the second Equatorial athlete to ever win a gold medal at the Olympics, he did so by winning his Road Cycling category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

New wave of fleeing Nicaraguans continues; Daniel Ortega’s supposed oppressive regime has caused thousands of citizens to start fleeing towards Mexico, then to the United States, in order to seek political asylum

The Legislative Assembly approved a loan from the Central American Bank of Economic Integration in order to improve the national infrastructure solely dedicated to sports

Over 4.000 residents from Antioquia had to flee the area in order to escape from the drug cartel and neo-paramilitary group Clan del Golfo, who has consistently been trying to take control of the region