America Saint Lucia A group of about fifty employees of 1st National staged what they described as a peaceful protest to demand raises, profit-sharing and payment of what is due
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The government announced the official launch of the Citizenship by Investment Unit as a joint-stock company, strengthening the solidity of the programme and fostering its global reputation
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Despite the challenges faced following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, the International Monetary Fund forecasts positive economic growth for both territories in the current fiscal year
America Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated as Mexico's first female president, pledging to continue her predecessor's social programs and focus on intelligence over violence in combating cartels, while also supporting abortion rights and LGBTQ initiatives
America Nicaragua A new commercial agreement has been signed with China for the construction of a solar plant in Masaya with the primary goal of enhancing water systems for numerous communities on top of reducing energy costs and contributing to sustainable development
America Panama Seeking support from France in removing Panama from tax haven blacklists, including one by the European Union, the country continues to rebuild its image after the 2016 "Panama Papers" scandal
America Guatemala Authorities arrested numerous police officers for their involvement in a human trafficking network that smuggled migrants toward the US, with the officers accused of accepting bribes and facilitating their passage
America Guyana Two species of Guyanese clearwing moths, previously unknown to science, were discovered in Wales after they hitched a ride as larvae in a photographer's bag from a jungle in Guyana, traveling 7.200 km; scientists described the event as "extraordinary”
America Antigua and Barbuda To replace the aging Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital, and relocate the mental health facility, the Kingdom Hall building, located in Sea View Farm, will be acquired for US $3 million
America Dominican Republic Construction of the submarine cable for the electricity connection between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will begin in 2027, as announced by Caribbean Transmission, the company responsible for implementing the Hostos Project
America Bahamas In recognition of the upcoming World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the Ministry of Health and Welfare launched the Light It Up Green initiative in Parliament Square, using the official colour of mental health awareness from 1 to 10 October
America Colombia The new edition of the International Business Matchmaking event organized by ProColombia, bringing together exporters, businesspeople and investors aims at strenghtening commercial relations with Mexico
America Ecuador A partial state of emergency was declared in Quito due to rising violence from drug trafficking groups, with the measure lasting 60 days and including a curfew, as the government combats organized crime linked to international cartels