America Cuba The Museum of the Cuban Revolution, once the residence of the President of the Republic, is now 65 years old, having been established on 12 December 1959 by a decree of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces
America Canada Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador reached an agreement on a new contract for the massive Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, after secret months-long negotiations; current deal that ruled power supply for Newfoundland was signed in 1969
America Haiti American Airlines has announced that the suspension of daily flights between Miami and Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince will be indefinite; the airport has been reopened after about a month of inactivity
America Barbados The country signed a letter of understanding with the UN World Food Programme and committed to improve food security and nutrition in the region by 2030
America Jamaica Jamaica now ranks first in the Caribbean for the collection of plastic bottles for recycling; the local collection rate of plastic for recycling is over 40% and the country aims to reach the standard rate of 70% collection per month
America Brazil President Lula will undergo a second surgery - a “complementary” procedure - to address a brain bleed caused by an October fall; as Brazil's oldest sitting president, Lula has inspired his followers, leading to several gatherings in Brasília for support
America Dominica The country officially recognised the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, becaming the 175th nation to join this fundamental human rights treaty
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A 90-day Campaign Against Crime and Violence addressing root causes of crime with holistic, community-driven solutions shew significant results, including a 19% reduction in overall reported crimes and a 66% decrease in firearm-related homicides
America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia is poised to register more arrivals than the records set in 2019, statistically the best year ever for the vital tourism sector; forecast is grounded on the winter tourist season bookings and on October stay over data that show +13% on 2019
America Mexico Mexican authorities detained over 5.000 migrants in a single day as part of intensified enforcement efforts ahead of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency, aligning with crackdowns on migration and drug trafficking
America Nicaragua With the new Sandinista Constitution, Ortega's Nicaragua aims to strengthen its grip on power, distancing itself from the Catholic Church and cutting ties with the Pope, continuing the persecution of believers and ecclesiastical institutions
America Panama 25 years of national management of the Panama Canal - a symbol of sovereignty and pride for Panamanians - was celebrated with a campaign honoring its history, achievements, sustainability commitment; it was transferred from US control on 31 December 1999
America Paraguay Chinese diplomat Xu Wei was expelled from Paraguay for "interference in internal affairs" after he suggested it should recognize China over Taiwan for economic benefits, prompting a dispute with Taiwan, which has Paraguay as its only South American ally