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July 30, 2021

African Swine Fever detected in CARICOM region, says Caribbean health officials

Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021. 3:01 pm CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: African Swine Fever has killed more than 800 pigs in two areas of the […]
July 30, 2021

OAS postpones meeting to debate Cuba after Caricom countries threaten boycott

Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021. 10:38 am CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Organization of American States (OAS) postponed the Council meeting to debate the situation […]
July 29, 2021

Latin America adds more than 1 million COVID-19 cases, 29 thousand deaths

Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2021. 11:07 am CST. By Aaron Humes: The Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) weekly report states that over 1.26 million COVID-19 cases and […]
July 29, 2021

Latin America and Caribbean face an “avalanche of worsening health issues” if COVID-19 disruption of health services continues, PAHO warns

Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2021. 10:57 am CST. By Aaron Humes: Constrained by their urgent response to COVID-19, countries in the Americas risk the health and safety […]
July 29, 2021

CARICOM Secretary-General congratulates Bermuda gold medallist Flora Duffy

Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2021. 10:47 am CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque sent a message of congratulations to Flora Duffy of Bermuda […]
July 29, 2021

Nationwide protests in Guatemala call for President, Attorney General to resign

Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2021. 10:23 am CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Thousands are protesting in Guatemalan cities and towns calling for President Alejandro Giammattei and Attorney […]
July 28, 2021

Today is World Hepatitis Day, COVID-19 pandemic disrupts health services, threatens elimination of hepatitis in Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2021. 4:24 pm CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: As we observe World Hepatitis Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is concerned […]
July 28, 2021

Simone Biles pulls out from all-around final at Tokyo 2020, says she has to focus on her mental health

Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2021. 10:52 am CST. Photo Credit: USA Gymnastics By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Simone Biles withdrew from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo […]