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Tegucigalpa, Apr. 20 (DPnet).– For many small-scal farmers in Central America, a good harvest is never a guarantee of a good living. Many toll in their fields without the business training to turn their had work into a stable income.

That began to change through a new partnership led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) focused on strengthening farmers' organizationmal, business and financial skills – which empowerss groups to transition from subsistence farming to successful enterprises. In the department of Choluteca, in southern Honduras, hundreds of rural women have turned crops into a source of personal income, resilience, and opportunity for their families.

These stories of women producers, workers, and leaders show that women’s economic empowerment drives rural development, reduces labor vulnerability, and creates role models for future generations.

Miami, Mar. 7 (DPnet).- The Shield of the Americas summit was held in Doral, a district in Miami-Dade County, Florida, where a large Venezuelan community resides.

The summit has forged a powerful regional coalition of Latin American countries committed to collaborating with the United States on decisive ideological and political initiatives that will bolster the security of the Western Hemisphere, as highlighted by the White House. The Shield of the Americas initiative will be guided in part by President Donald Trump’s assertive foreign policy approach, termed the "Donroe Doctrine," a modern interpretation of the historic "Monroe Doctrine." This initiative aims to unite steadfast allies in the Western Hemisphere who share a vision for pan-American progress while actively cultivating and strengthening new partnerships. These alliances will focus on critical objectives, primarily enhancing counter-terrorism efforts in the region and undertaking robust operations to dismantle drug cartels.

Twelve Latin American countries have joined the initiative of President Trump and his Secretary of State, of which eleven presidents and a prime minister were present, including Argentine President Javier Milei, Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast, Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa, Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele Ortez, and Honduran president Nasry "Tito" Asfura. Also present were the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and the presidents of Bolivia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic. 

March 2 (DPnet).– The joint US-Israeli forces have decisively struck more than 2,000 key targets throughout Iran, successfully establishing air superiority over Tehran. This coordinated effort has specifically aimed at dismantling Iranian internal security institutions that are crucial for maintaining order and suppressing dissent and the Iranian nuclear and missile capabilities. Notably, their operations have focused on neutralizing security forces operating along Iran's northwestern borders with Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan, reinforcing a robust stance against regional instability.

The combined force continued to suppress Iranian air defenses to achieve and maintain air superiority over Iranian airspace. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) destroyed one Iranian F-4 and two F-5 fighter jets preparing to take off from the Artesh Air Force 2nd Tactical Airbase in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, on March 1. This airbase houses three Iranian squadrons (the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadrons) that fly MiG-29 and F-5 aircraft, according to OSINT social media accounts. Iranian F-4 and F-5 jets retain air-to-air capabilities that could threaten US and Israeli aircraft despite the F-4 and F-5 jets’ age and technological shortcomings compared to fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft.

The combined force also targeted the Shahr-e Rey Law Enforcement Command (LEC) Station in Tehran, which may have contributed to the violent crackdown on protesters during the recent waves of protests in December 2025 and January 2026. Additionally, the combined force has carried out cyberattacks as part of its stated objective to overthrow the regime.

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This map of Iran shows the points where air strikes against Iranian military and government installations have been concentrated since Saturday morning.

Washington DC, Feb.28 (DPnet).– Operation Thunderlion commenced at dawn this Saturday, with large-scale military operations against Iran conducted by the US and Israel. Massive bombings targeted Iranian military installations at five locations across the country, as well as government centers in Tehran. Reports indicate heavy shelling and smoke columns resulting from Israeli airstrikes that started at 8:15 AM 

Meanwhlile, Iran is launching missile attacks against American bases throughout the Middle East region, bombing Jerusalem and several other targets on Israeli territory, as well as US bases in the neighboring Gulf countries, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, which are on high alert after being hit by Iranian missiles aimed at those bases, but are not actively participating in the operations. Almost all Iranian missiles and drones are being intercepted by the air defense shield of Israel and American bases.

President Donald Trump has confirmed the start of "major combat operations" aimed at destroying missile capabilities, nuclear facilities, and the Iranian Navy to eliminate imminent threats. He stressed that Iran can never have nuclear weapons or long-range missile delivery systems, and called on the population to rise up against the regime: to "take charge of their fate."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this joint operation with the US aimed at attacking strategic targets in Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Iranian President. In addition, the Israeli military claimed to have attacked several meetings of Iranian officials in Tehran during their joint operation with the US. "This morning’s attack took place simultaneously at several locations in Tehran, where senior political and security officials were gathered," the Israeli military said in a statement. The text adds that the army is currently assessing the attack results and preparing on multiple fronts in case the campaign extends to other operational theaters.