1. The U.S. Embassy in Panama said yesterday that an agreement between both countries has helped reduce the flow of people through the dangerous Darién Gap.
The number of people from Ecuador who have tried to cross through the jungle area between Panama and Colombia has fallen by 92% since the July agreement, according to the embassy.
Under the agreement, the U.S. pays for repatriation flights of people who cross from Colombia into Panama via the route.
2. Classes in Cuba and non-essential activities have been suspended until next Monday as the island continues to struggle with blackouts and the aftermath of Hurricane Oscar.
Power has been restored to some areas of the country, especially in the capital Havana, since a national blackout due to lack of fuel and maintenance started Friday.
But authorities said it is safer for schools and non-essential gathering places not to operate until all services are fully restored.
