UK identifies 34 cases of new BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant, no deaths reported

The Peruvian Government has announced a 60-day extension to the state of emergency in 44 districts and one populated center in the country’s jungle region. This decision, effective from August 9th, aims to strengthen the nation’s fight against terrorism and other illegal activities. According to an official decree, the extended measure allows for continued military […]

Brazil faces its most severe drought in decades, affecting nearly the entire nation except for Rio Grande do Sul. This critical situation comes from data spanning since 1950, analyzed by the National Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring (Cemaden). Unlike the localized dry spell in 2015, this year’s drought impacts are far-reaching and intense, covering vast […]