America Bolivia Constitutional court has barred former President Evo Morales from running for office in the 2025 elections, reaffirming a 2023 ruling that limits presidents to two non-consecutive terms, prohibiting a third term
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has temporarily closed a number of national parks and wildlife areas due to severe weather caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone, remaining shut until conditions improve for safety
America Chile Antofagasta has introduced South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable mining, with plans to begin operations in 2025 as part of its broader decarbonization strategy
America Dominica Dominica's Financial Services Unit has been honoured with the prestigious Wealth and Finance International Award as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Year 2024 for the Caribbean region
America Saint Lucia International Award-winning actress and United Nations Ambassador Merlisa Determined, who is of Saint Lucian parentage, said she was very interested in returning home to contribute to the advancement of the local film industry
America United States Three daughters of Malcolm X have sued the CIA, the US intelligence agency, the FBI, the federal police investigative agency, and the New York Police Department accusing them of responsibility for the 1965 murder of the civil rights leader
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A monitoring project to protect the SVG parrot and other endemic species kicked off with a four day training workshop on the Passive Acoustic Monitoring – a non-invasive method ideal for studying wildlife, with a focus on the endangered Amazona Guildingii
America Haiti Haiti announced the deployment of law enforcement to protect airport and commercial flights after US Federal Aviation Administration banned all flights by US airlines to Haiti until December 12, after two planes were shot at by gang members
America Jamaica The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica launched an exhibition tracing 100 years of the country's audiovisual history, from 1913 to 2013, with photos, images and equipment
America Argentina The Argentina's delegation withdrew from the UN Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, aligning with President Javier Milei denialist stance on climate change
America Brazil The Pan American Health Organization has re-verified Brazil as measles-free, marking the Americas' return to endemic measles-free status; this follows Brazil’s intense efforts in vaccination, surveillance, and rapid response to cases
America Guatemala After seven months of public hearings, the trial against former chief of staff of the Army, Manuel Benedicto Lucas García, is likely to conclude; he is accused of responsibility in the genocide of Maya Ixil people during the government of his brother
America Bahamas The Bahamas International Film Festival will show 40 films from 28 countries during its 19th edition opening today; 2024 edition will celebrate the vision of Caribbean filmmakers and will premiere with the Kevin Taylor film “They Call Me Peanuts”