Editor: Luis Melian
CUBA: They reiterate their position against Israel's genocide against the Palestinian population
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated today that his country will never be among those indifferent to the genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian population.
CANADA: They are calling for action for change in the face of a health crisis
The Canadian Medical Association today called for change to the country's health care system after reports of overcrowded emergency rooms and wait times of more than 20 hours for professional care.
USA: The military-industrial complex is striving for more weapons production capacity
The United States intends to increase the capacity of its military-industrial complex to accelerate and increase weapons production with the help of external partners, according to a Pentagon document released today.
UN: You denounce Israel's restrictions on access to aid to Gaza
The UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs today condemned Israel's repeated and severe denial of humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, particularly in the north
COSTA RICA: Urge to participate in the upcoming local elections
Costa Rica's industrial sector has launched a campaign on social networks to encourage citizens' participation in the local elections that will take place on February 4, media emphasize today.
EL SALVADOR: March anniversary of the peace accords being ratified
Salvadorans will march on the 14th to mark the 32nd anniversary of the peace agreement that ended the armed conflict of the 1980s, spokespeople confirmed today.
GUATEMALA: Court grants interim protection to elected vice president
The Constitutional Court today granted Guatemala's elected Vice President Karin Herrera the requested protection to prevent the issuance of a possible arrest warrant against her.
HAITI: They demand psychological support for police officers
The National Union of Haitian Police today called for psychological support for this sector, which is most at risk in the fight against armed groups in the Caribbean country.
MEXICO: They report an increase in tourist flows and spending in 2023
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico today reported the arrival of 3.8 million international visitors at the end of November 2023, indicating an increase in visitor flows in the tourism sector.
NICARAGUA: Cooperative ready to export coffee to China
The El Gorrión multi-service cooperative in Nicaragua's Jinotega department is ready to export 1,200 tons of golden coffee to China, local press reported today.
PANAMA: Governments blamed for inaction on water management
A Panama Chamber of Commerce and Industry forum today blamed current governments for inaction on drinking water management, which is currently in crisis due to the ongoing drought.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Project to create an intelligence directorate approved
The Senate of the Dominican Republic, in two consecutive sessions today, approved and converted into law the project to create the National Intelligence Directorate to protect the interests of the country.
ARGENTINA: Trade unions accuse the government of intimidation
The Argentine Autonomous Workers' Union today accused Javier Milei's government of persecution and intimidation after receiving fines for demonstrations in December.
BOLIVIA: Coca leaves are a national priority, affirms President Arce
The President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, assured on the National Day of Acullico (coca leaf chewing) that this issue is a national priority and that his government is committed to decriminalizing this raw material internationally.
CHILE: Pension reform remains stalled
Right-wing political parties are today stalling the pension reform pushed by the Chilean government in the National Congress to improve the income of tens of thousands of pensioners in a precarious situation.
ECUADOR: Noboa reiterated that he will not negotiate with terrorists
The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, reiterated today that he will not negotiate with terrorists in response to the conditions demanded by Fabricio Colón Pico, one of the recently escaped criminals and leader of the Los Lobos gang.
PERU: President Boluarte believes in the possible repatriation of prisoners from Ecuador
President Dina Boluarte today left open the possibility that her country would accept the repatriation from Ecuador of convicted Peruvians serving prison sentences for crimes committed in that country.
VENEZUELA: Parliament has set up a special commission to investigate robberies
The National Assembly (Parliament) of Venezuela today established a special commission headed by its vice president to investigate the theft of public state funds by representatives of national right-wing political parties.
International Court of Justice: South Africa maintains pattern of genocidal behavior in Gaza, South Africa warns
South Africa today accused Israel of maintaining a “pattern of genocidal behavior” on the first day of hearings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is sitting at the African country's request on the conflict in Gaza.
SPAIN: Pellet pollution of the seas and coasts
Although the media battle with the controversy between left and right is political, today Spain is facing a crisis of pellets that pollute seas and coasts.
ECONOMY: China's leadership in renewable energy is valued
China commissioned as much photovoltaic solar power in 2023 as the entire planet would in 2022, an international organization said today, and the addition of wind power represented 66 percent annual growth.
ENVIRONMENT: Most of the land necessary for human well-being is unprotected
More than 80 percent of the world's land area needed to sustain human well-being and meet biodiversity goals is unprotected, the journal Nature Communications published today.
SOCCER: El Clásico returns in the Spanish Super Cup
The Spanish and global football classic Real Madrid vs Barcelona is back in the spotlight of international sport after Barcelona's 2-0 victory over Osasuna today decided the Spanish Super Cup final.
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