America Guyana The first permanent cultural exhibit of Guyana in the Dominican Republic will be established at Santo Domingo’s Columbus Lighthouse Museum, with the support of the Dominican government
America Mexico Heavy rains caused a 700-year-old pyramid in Michoacán to partially collapse, prompting extensive repairs by the National Institute of Anthropology and History; some Purépecha descendants interpret the collapse as a bad omen
America Nicaragua The Punta Huete International Airport is undergoing reconstruction and modernization with a US$430 million in funding from China, aiming to transform it into a major logistics hub linked to strategic projects like a new water port and industrial zones
America Panama 2.000 farmers will be displaced to create a water reservoir critical for the Panama Canal's future, despite opposition from environmentalists; proponents argue the project is essential to combat the effects of a historic drought on the Canal
America Bahamas Eighty-three women entrepreneurs received grants through the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre Women Entrepreneurs Initiative
America Paraguay Aoybean exports of Paraguay rose by 48,6% to 6,37 million tons this past month, despite lower international prices affecting earnings; this is mainly due to Argentina becoming a top buyer, taking 79% of total exports
America Antigua and Barbuda 140 new police officers will soon join the force to strengthen public safety efforts across Antigua and Barbuda, Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney announced
America Canada Smoke from wildfires across Western Canada continues to affect air quality in North America; in recent days, smoke has been transported across the North Atlantic to reach Europe, resulting in hazy skies and sunsets from 17 August
America El Salvador Around 3.000 minors, even as young as 12, have been detained in El Salvador since President Nayib Bukele's gang crackdown began two years ago, with Human Rights Watch reporting that some have faced severe ill-treatment
America Honduras Honduras has passed a law to protect the environment, inspired by communities where locals have fought against water pollution caused by mining; this legislation stipulates to safeguard natural resources and uphold the right to a healthy environment
America Guatemala Visa-free access to Guatemala citizens has been granted to 135 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the UK, and South Korea; this move has led to an increase in both inbound and outbound tourism
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Three engineers from Cuba's Electric Union system arrived at Argyle International Airport, opening a new phase of collaboration to increase energy cooperation
America Chile By 2025, 50% of Santiago's public bus fleet will officially be electric, this marks a major milestone in Chile's push for sustainable transport, with further plans to transition all buses to electric by 2040