Central America and the Caribbean

Sahara dust affects Caribbean skies

Published on: December 24, 2024
10:46

Bridgetown, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Several Caribbean nations will experience a sharp deterioration in air quality due to the arrival of a dense layer of dust from the Sahara, which could also affect the health of people with respiratory problems.

Use of renewable energies in Panama highlighted

Published on: December 24, 2024
10:45

Panama City, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The National Energy Secretariat (SNE) of Panama highlighted today that last November the use of renewable sources represented 97.6 percent of electricity generation in the country.

El Salvador remains committed to bitcoin

Published on: December 24, 2024
00:31

San Salvador, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador remains committed to bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that is shaking up global finances at present despite its speculative value, denounced by economists.

Bukele highlights security climate in El Salvador

Published on: December 22, 2024
11:56

San Salvador, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, highlighted the security climate that reigns in his country characterized by 21 consecutive days in December without killings.

U.S. anticipates deportations of salvadorans

Published on: December 22, 2024
11:46

San Salvador, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The United States deported 15,284 Salvadorans during fiscal year 2024, local media reported today.

Honduras in 2024 amid repeal of ZEDE

Published on: December 22, 2024
10:43

Managua (Prensa Latina) The repeal of the so-called Employment and Economic Development Zones (ZEDE) approved in 2013 in Honduras is one of the most important events in that country in 2024 when respect for sovereignty is involved.

Nicaragua leads Central America in electric service coverage

Published on: December 19, 2024
17:43

Managua, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua currently boasts the widest electric coverage of Central America, with 99.57 percent, which is considered a significant and historic achievement here.

Haiti with the highest corruption perception index in the Caribbean

Published on: December 19, 2024
13:59

Port-au-Prince, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Haiti today ranks first among the countries in the Caribbean area with the highest corruption perception index in the public sector, local press reported.

ECLAC warns of regional impact from Trump’s intended measures

Published on: December 18, 2024
16:57

Santiago, Chile, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warned today about the eventual impact of the protectionist measures announced by the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, especially in Mexico and Central America.

Panama Canal makes million-dollar contribution to National Treasury

Published on: December 18, 2024
15:05

Panama City, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) on Wednesday contributed 2, 470.7 million dollars to the National Treasury, to cover the 2024 fiscal year, despite the intense drought that gripped the country in 2023.

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