Category: Central America
July 9, 2018 > Staff
Nicaragua government opens blocked roads but leaves 14 dead after day of confrontations
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Pro-government forces made up of police and paramilitary militias raided the areas of Diriamba and Jinotepe, 13 miles from the opposition bastion of Masaya, as a […] Read More >
June 20, 2018 > Staff
Five more deaths in Nicaragua as the government takes Masaya by storm
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Between three and five people died when government forces and pro-government militias attempted yesterday to take back the city of Masaya, which had declared itself […] Read More >
June 15, 2018 > Staff
National strike paralyzes Nicaragua ahead of new round of talks
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: A 24-hour national strike that began Thursday at midnight and ended last night paralyzed the streets of Nicaragua. It was organized by the opposition “Civic […] Read More >
June 13, 2018 > Staff
Nicaraguan government and opposition blame each other for continuation of violence
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: At least five people died and 12 were injured in Nicaragua yesterday during the ongoing confrontations. Civil organizations reported the police conducted raids to […] Read More >
June 8, 2018 > Staff
Nicaraguan bishops attempt to restart mediation between government and protesters
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Yesterday, the Episcopal Conference of Catholic bishops met with President Daniel Ortega to restart talks aimed at finding a way to put an end to antigovernment […] Read More >
June 6, 2018 > Staff
Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala erupts again creating panic but no new victims
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA GUATEMALA: The Volcán de Fuego erupted again yesterday afternoon: strong explosions threw ash more than 16,000 feet above sea level and moderate flows of lava spilled down […] Read More >
June 4, 2018 > Staff
Death toll of Nicaraguan protests rises to 110 after six weeks of turmoil
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: More than 110 people have been killed during six weeks of protests in Nicaragua. Opposition to a legislation aimed to cut pensions initially sparked the outrage, and […] Read More >
May 7, 2018 > Staff
U.S. announces the end of temporary protected status for Hondurans
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA HONDURAS-U.S.: The Trump Administration announced on Friday the end of temporary protected status for Hondurans in the United States, thereby requiring an estimated 57,000 people to either […] Read More >
May 3, 2018 > Staff
May Day marches in Honduras turn violent
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA HONDURAS: About 20,000 people, including ousted president Manuel Zelaya, marched in capital city of Tegucigalpa on May Day. The protests turned violent and anti-riot police used tear […] Read More >
April 27, 2018 > Staff
63 dead in Nicaraguan protests, 15 disappeared: Rights group
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: An independent human rights group claimed yesterday that security forces killed 63 people during nationwide protests that started last week. According to the Permanent Commission […] Read More >