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Latin America
Mexico · Environment / disaster
The U.S. National Hurricane Center confirmed on September 22 that Polo had reached Category 5 strength, with maximum sustained winds near 260 km/h. Its centre is forecast to remain offshore for now, but Guerrero and Michoacan face life-threatening flooding and mudslide risks.
Cuba · Nationwide blackoutCuba · Nationwide blackout
Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said on September 18 that the national electricity system had suffered a total collapse, causing an islandwide blackout. Officials had not yet announced the cause, a restoration timetable or the extent of early reconnection work.
Latin America · HealthLatin America · Health
Gilead and the Pan American Health Organization agreed on September 15 to let 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile, choose to procure the twice-yearly HIV prevention medicine lenacapavir through PAHO's regional purchasing system.
Panama · Shipping & climatePanama · Shipping & climate
The Panama Canal Authority says below-expected watershed rainfall means Panamax daily slots fall to 23 on September 15. Together with nine Neopanamax slots, the canal's daily transit capacity is now 32.
Chile · Public healthChile · Public health
The World Health Organization confirmed on September 14 that Chile has eliminated dog-transmitted human rabies as a public-health problem, becoming the first South American country to receive this validation. Chile last reported a dog-to-human rabies case in 1972.
São Paulo · Local participationSão Paulo · Local participation
The City of São Paulo says candidate registration for the Municipal Participatory Council elections closes on Wednesday, September 16. Residents elect the councils to represent districts in local civic issues.
