America

Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former president Jair Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Donald Trump’s inauguration, ruling that he remains a flight risk due to ongoing investigations into his alleged coup and other charges

Supporters of former president Evo Morales have organized security rings to prevent his arrest in Bolivia, following an order from prosecutors investigating allegations of human trafficking; Morales has accused President Luis Arce of political persecution

Chile is committed to produce one third of the world’s copper by 2034, driven by new projects and expanded operations, according to a report presented by the Ministry of Mining

Costa Rica could introduce 12-hour work shifts for 4 days, followed by 3 days off, under the plan currently under review by the Legislative Assembly

Venezuela has reopened its border with Colombia, just three days after closing it due to claims of a supposed "international conspiracy" coinciding with Nicolás Maduro's controversial inauguration for a third presidential term

As the dry season officially started on 14 January, Water and Sewerage Authority has reminded the public to be conservative in using water, saying it is crucial for citizens to adopt sustainable practices to ensure a reliable supply of pipe-borne water

On Sunday, the Haitian people, the Transitional Presidential Council and the government recalled the devastating earthquake of 12 January 2010, which killed over 300,000 people and injured more than one million

Cuba will be removed from the list of countries that support terrorism; the announcement came from the US administration of President Joe Biden and in the agreement, brokered by the Catholic Church, Cuba would release 553 political prisoners

A call to save 60 gallons of drinking water per person to cover basic needs for at least three days has been issued by the Water Business Unit faced with temporary reduction in water production and foreseeing possible disruptions

The Amity Hall Agro Park coconut growers group received essential material, such as seedlings, fertiliser and spraying trays, delivered by the Agro-Investment Corporation, in collaboration with the Coconut Industry Board

The Taiwan Embassy is accepting applications for the 2025 MOFA and the 2025 Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund Scholarships that allow Saint Lucian students to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s, or Doctoral Degrees in Taiwan universities

A new fleet of ambulances is on the way to St. Kitts and Nevis as the government continues to take extraordinary measures to improve healthcare; the five emergency medical transport vehicles are expected to arrive in the Federation in February 2025