CELAC, made up of 33 countries, was constituted in Venezuela in 2011, under the principles of dialogue and political agreement.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is hosting today the 45th meeting of national coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), in its capacity as president pro tempore of the regional integration organization.

The fragile truce reached between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip entered its third day today.
The fragile truce reached between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip entered its third day today, and so far resulted
in the release of 26 Israelis, 78 Palestinians, 14 Thais, and one Filipino.

Pope Francis on Sunday laid stress on the significance of the truce in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and insisted on the pressing need for a dialogue to put an end to clashes.