America Trinidad and Tobago Heavy rainfall, not usual in December, triggered flooding, flash flooding, landslides, road interruptions and power outages in several villages across Tobago
America Barbados Two cases of Oropouche virus, both involving adults, were officially reported; the Pan American Health Organization had recently raised concerns about the spread of Oropouche virus in the Americas, along with dengue and avian flu
America Venezuela The UN's human rights office in Venezuela has partially resumed operations after being expelled earlier this year, amid ongoing concerns over political violence, with the UN calling for investigations into deaths during post-election protests
America Suriname The Emile de la Fuente Stadium hosted a successful sports day for hundreds of children with disabilities in Suriname; the event, which included games like football and netball, promoted social skills, teamwork, and inclusion for disabilities
America Antigua and Barbuda The Salvation Army launched its annual Christmas hamper distribution programme, with the aim of providing basic necessities to almost 1.000 families; 2024 was the first time this included Barbuda in 60 years
America Grenada Soroptimist International Grenada concluded the project 'Empowering Girls in Grenada to Navigate Their Periods with Dignity' which aimed to provide essential support to young women to manage menstrual health with confidence
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The red and black angus beef cattle have been introduced to increase the productivity of St Vincent and the Grenadines national herd; SVG is currently the largest exporter of live animals in the OECS, its main market being Grenada
America Paraguay Paraguay has officially reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a diplomatic victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the country becoming the first to move its embassy to the city since the October 2023 Hamas attack
America Peru A debate on extending the death penalty to child rapists was proposed by President Dina Boluarte following the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Lima, although the death penalty is restricted to wartime treason under the country’s laws
America Uruguay Uruguay and South Korea are deepening their agricultural biotechnology partnership through a cooperation agreement, focusing on sustainable innovations such as drought-resistant soy and genetically modified crops, positioning Uruguay as a regional leader
America Bahamas Bahamian musical legend John Berkley ‘Peanuts’ Taylor passed away at the age of 89; in a press statement issued Tuesday afternoon the nation’s leader asserted The Bahamas has lost one of its "finest sons”
America Mexico Over 11 million pilgrims visited Mexico City's Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Virgin of Guadalupe celebration (9-13 December); many traveled from across Mexico and abroad, on foot or crawling, to honor the 493rd anniversary of her apparition
America Nicaragua UN experts have urged Nicaragua to end arbitrary arrests and forced disappearances, following reports of 229 torture cases, with many victims facing violent and inhumane treatment, while the government minimizes international criticism