Latin America - Page 41

October 13, 2023

5 killed in riot at Mexican prison

Five inmates at a prison in Mexico's Tabasco state have been reported dead after a riot erupted late Thursday. 16 prisoners have been detained in connection with the incident.

October 11, 2023

Panama, Costa Rica announce busing plan for Darien Gap migrants, likely expediting their trek to US border

Panama and Costa Rica have announced a busing plan for thousands of migrants crossing into North America through the treacherous Darien Gap.

October 11, 2023

Hurricane Lidia dissipates after leaving 1 dead, 2 hurt in Mexico

Hurricane Lidia dissipated Wednesday after making landfall in western Mexico near Puerto Vallarta. One person was reported dead and two others sustained injuries.

October 11, 2023

El Salvador deploys 4,000 security personnel to root out gang members near capital

El Salvador sent over 4,000 security forces into communities on San Salvador's outskirts in pursuit of gang members as crackdowns by President Nayib Bukele's administration continue.

October 10, 2023

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque calls for US to take more proactive role in Latin America

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque discusses the current economic and geopolitical situation in Latin America, focusing on rising Chinese and Russian influence and upcoming elections in Argentina.

October 10, 2023

Guatemala threatens to crack down on leftist president-elect's supporters over roadblocks

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has threatened legal crackdowns against supporters of his successor, Bernardo Arévalo, whose protests have blocked streets for a week.

October 6, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams goes to Mexico to discuss migrants, says there is ‘no more room in New York’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, during his trip to Latin America, said in Mexico that there is “no more room" in his city for migrants.

October 4, 2023

Dominican authorities investigating 6 dead newborns found at cemetery entrance

Dominican authorities on Wednesday said that an investigation has been opened after the bodies of six newborns were found at a Santo Domingo cemetery entrance.

October 4, 2023

Building collapse in Cuban capital leaves 1 dead, at least 2 hurt

The partial collapse of a residential building in Havana, Cuba's historic city center has left at least one person dead and two others injured, according to authorities.

October 4, 2023

Raid on western Mexican home uncovers massive drone bomb workshop

A police raid in Teocaltiche, Mexico, located in the country's coastal-Pacific Jalisco state, has reportedly unearthed a large homemade bomb manufacturing scheme.