Category: Central America
May 9, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Who’s Killing The Journalists Of Honduras?
The small town of San Marco, near Honduras’ western border with El Salvador and Guatemala, has no distinguishing factors that set it apart from the other tiny villages and hamlets […] Read More >
April 27, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Drug Cartels In Mexico And Colombia Allegedly Supplied With Weapons From Honduran Military
Gun stores on the U.S.-Mexico border have recently been criticized for their firearms ending up in the hands of drug cartels. However, a 2008 diplomatic cable obtained by Wikileaks draws […] Read More >
April 19, 2011 > Staff
Obama Administration Lawyers Charge Salvadoran Ex-General With Human Rights Abuses
Today in Latin America Top Story — A former Salvadoran general, who was a close ally to the United States during the 1980s, faces deportation from the U.S. on charges […] Read More >
April 14, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Honduran Government Responsible For Murders And Human Rights Abuses, Resistance Leader Says
NEW YORK — While the Honduran government and former U.S. President Bill Clinton claim that the Central American nation is protecting human rights and combating drug-trafficking, Honduras is actually killing […] Read More >
April 7, 2011 > Staff
Nicaraguan Electoral Council Gives OK To Daniel Ortega Candidacy
Today in Latin America Top Story — Nicaragua’s Supreme Electoral Council decided Tuesday to formally allow President Daniel Ortega to run for reelection, the Associated Press reports. Opposition politician María […] Read More >
March 23, 2011 > Staff
Obama Pledges Drug-Fighting Assitance to El Salavdor; Ends Latin American Visit Early
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama wrapped up the final leg of his Latin American tour Tuesday in El Salvador, where he pledged $200 million […] Read More >
March 17, 2011 > Staff
Ban Ki-moon Meets With Central American Leaders To Discuss Regional Security
Today in Latin America Top Story — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon promised to support Central America in its fight against insecurity and violence during a meeting with regional leaders in […] Read More >
March 11, 2011 > Staff
Court In El Salvador Sentences 10 Gang Members to Prison For Killing Of Journalist Christian Poveda
Today in Latin America Top Story — A court in El Salvador sentenced 10 gang members and a police officer to lengthy prison terms for the 2009 killing of a […] Read More >
March 9, 2011 > Staff
Guatemalan First Lady Sandra Torres de Colom Announces Bid For Presidency
Today in Latin America Top Story — Guatemala’s first lady announced Tuesday that she will enter the race to succeed her husband, President Álvaro Colom. Sandra Torres de Colom confirmed […] Read More >
December 20, 2010 > Staff
Guatemala Declares State Of Siege Due To Zeta Presence Near Mexican Border
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Guatemalan government declared a state of siege Sunday and has sent hundreds of troops to a northern province where officials claim a […] Read More >