America

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

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

Three engineers from Cuba's Electric Union system arrived at Argyle International Airport, opening a new phase of collaboration to increase energy cooperation

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

The country has solidified its position as a leader in attracting Foreign Direct Investment, ranking first in Latin America; last year the country attracted $3,788 billion in FDI, a 20% increase from 2022, contributing 4,5% to its GDP

Colombia, along with Brazil and Mexico, is in talks with Venezuela's government and opposition after a contested election, urging adherence to the law, as the opposition is challenging the results declaring Nicolás Maduro the winner

A nighttime curfew has been set, restricting movement between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM in over 20 sectors across four provinces, to address rising insecurity

One million children in Argentina go to bed without dinner according to a recent UNICEF report, with 52% of households unable to afford food, the highest rate ever recorded in the country

Belize and the UN reaffirmed their partnership during the 4th Joint National Steering Committee, highlighting the UN Country Implementation Plan for 2025, which includes 161 projects to advance economic resilience, equality, climate, and justice

Amid a fuel supply crisis in Bolivia, President Luis Arce replaced his Hydrocarbons and Energy Minister, Franklin Molina, with Alejandro Gallardo; the change comes after transporters and merchants protested fuel shortages, demanding Molina's removal

The criminal justice system will implement new rules by the end of September to speed up the processing of criminal cases

A Voepass plane carrying 61 people crashed into a residential area in Sao Paulo, killing everyone on board, with no ground casualties reported; an investigation is underway, and President Lula has declared three days of national mourning

The National Emergency Management Agency has urged all residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to approach the islands