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Who is the populist conservative president-elect in Costa Rica?

February 3, 2026

Who is the populist conservative president-elect in Costa Rica?

Laura Fernández Delgado wins Costa Rica's presidential election with roughly 48% of the vote, set to become the country's second female president.

Doug Burgum praises Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ amid increased pressure on Cuba

February 2, 2026

Doug Burgum praises Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ amid increased pressure on Cuba

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses the Trump administration’s focus on energy policy, mounting pressure on Cuba to make a deal with the U.S. and more on ‘America Reports.’

NEW: Trump confirms talks with Cuba, hopeful he will strike deal

February 2, 2026

NEW: Trump confirms talks with Cuba, hopeful he will strike deal

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on efforts to make a deal with Cuba.

Security alert issued for tropical destination after major gangs attack police

January 20, 2026

Security alert issued for tropical destination after major gangs attack police

As gang violence escalates, the U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for Americans in Guatemala. Travelers have been advised to use increased caution.

FAA warns about flying in Central, South America and eastern Pacific, citing possible ‘military activities’

January 17, 2026

FAA warns about flying in Central, South America and eastern Pacific, citing possible ‘military activities’

The FAA issued a series of flight safety warnings for U.S. airlines flying over the eastern Pacific near Mexico, Central America and South America

Maduro capture echoes Noriega takedown that used rock music as psychological warfare against dictator

January 3, 2026

Maduro capture echoes Noriega takedown that used rock music as psychological warfare against dictator

Nicolás Maduro's capture in Venezuela draws striking parallels to the dramatic 1989 U.S. operation that brought down Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega.

Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election

December 24, 2025

Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election

Tito Asfura secured Honduras' presidency, defeating Salvador Nasralla and Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy in a polarized campaign that shifts Central America's political landscape.

Bukele challenges Hillary Clinton to take El Salvador's entire prison population after criticism

December 23, 2025

Bukele challenges Hillary Clinton to take El Salvador's entire prison population after criticism

Bukele challenged Hillary Clinton’s allegations of torture at El Salvador’s CECOT prison, offering to release inmates if other countries accept them.

Mexico lawmakers BRAWL after debate spirals out of control

December 16, 2025

Mexico lawmakers BRAWL after debate spirals out of control

Lawmakers in Mexico City broke out in a stunning fight after a heated debate.

Honduras issues warrant for former president pardoned by Trump

December 9, 2025

Honduras issues warrant for former president pardoned by Trump

Honduras' attorney general calls for the arrest of ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández days after President Donald Trump's pardon, citing fraud case.