The coordinator of the PRI in the Senate stressed that gains in the tourism sector are a clear sign of the transformation of Mexico, showing the world its potential for growth and renewal. 

Over 60 large European companies believe that São Paulo, Mexico City and the Colombian capital are more attractive to locate their headquarters, even after the question of security is factored in. 

Marimar Lidín, director of the Tourism Office of Puerto Rico in Europe, says that “we see it more as an opening for new opportunities.” 

A fire in Patagonia, in southern Argentina, destroyed ancient forests in late February and early March. More than tens of thousands of hectares of land were destroyed by the worst fire in the country’s history. 

In Mexico there are efforts to deal with shortages and resistance to privatize water.

Gary Clements of the U.S. Embassy in Managua says that they are following the process closely, and while the U.S. has not yet taken a position, he noted that there are as yet no studies of the Grand Canal’s financial feasibility or its impact on the environment. 

A report revealed that agents have organized such “fiestas” for years. 

The United States expressed satisfaction at the resumption of dialogue between Haiti and the Dominican Republic and encouraged them to continue addressing the issue of migration as a human rights issue for citizens on both sides of the border. 

Cardinal Jaime Ortega, Archbishop of Havana, spoke of the mediation of the Catholic Church in the process of normalizing U.S. and Cuban relations. 

Peru is pursuing free trade talks with both Turkey and India.