Regional reports highlight public health and infrastructure developments

Various regional reports highlight diverse community and public service developments across Latin America. In Venezuela, residents of the Mijaguas-Camirí sector have reported severe waste accumulation, raising public health concerns regarding potential disease outbreaks.

In Chile, veterinary professionals from the SAG participated in an epidemiological training course facilitated by PANAFTOSA to strengthen animal disease surveillance and response capabilities. Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, a debate has emerged in Santo Domingo Este regarding the aesthetic and logistical implications of using repurposed metal tanks as waste containers on the local boardwalk.

Infrastructure and sanitation efforts are also prominent in Mexico, with reports of sewage system repairs in Bahía de Banderas, new waste collection vehicles in Huixquilucan, and significant debris removal in Ciudad Juárez. Additionally, several municipalities are implementing animal welfare programs, including pet sterilization initiatives in Tijuana and Nuevo Laredo, and mobile veterinary services in Santa Fe.