Central America 19 hours ago Treacherous migration route through Panama to shut down under newly elected president The newly elected president of Panama is vowing to shut down a dangerous and secluded route that has become a popular illegal migration corridor to the United States.
Central America 4 days ago Nicaragua cancels a controversial Chinese interoceanic canal concession after nearly a decade Nicaragua's congress has canceled a controversial canal concession, granted years ago to a Chinese businessman, that would have linked the country's Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Central America May 6 Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.
Mexico May 5 Mexican authorities reveal bizarre reason they believe Australians, American were murdered on surfing vacation Mexican authorities on Sunday said two Australians and an American were killed on a surfing trip because thieves wanted the tires from their truck.
Central America April 26 Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of humanitarian organization Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the charity violated the rights of migrant children.
Food-Drink April 14 Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.
Central America April 10 Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on Guatemala’s president Bernardo Arévalo has issued a natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires burn across the country; claims 80% of blazes were set by humans.
Central America April 10 Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives In the last fiscal year, 50,000 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala were recorded by border authorities; many youths would rather take risks to enter the U.S. than stay 'where they see no future.'
Central America April 8 'Panama Papers' trial starts. 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case The 'Panama Papers' trial of 27 people charged in connection with money laundering began Monday; 11 million financial documents show how some of the wealthiest people in the world hide their money.
Central America April 3 At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says Since the beginning of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's 'war on gangs' 2 years ago, at least 241 people have died in prisons; more than 80,000 have been arrested.