Category: Central America
December 1, 2015 > Staff
17 Inmates Dead After Guatemalan Prison Riot
Top Story — Two thousand police officials finally managed to get a Guatemalan prison under control on Monday after a fight broke out that resulted in the death of 17 inmates, […] Read More >
November 18, 2015 > Staff
Cuba Blames U.S. Policy for Migrant Surge
Top Story — Cuban officials have blamed U.S. policy for the recent surge in migration from the island to the United States, which has created a border crisis in Central […] Read More >
November 16, 2015 > Staff
Nicaragua Closes Border to Cuban Migrants Moving North to United States
Top Story — Nicaragua shut down its border with Costa Rica on Sunday to keep more than 1,000 Cubans from entering the country. The move by Nicaraguan authorities is a direct […] Read More >
November 4, 2015 > Staff
Guatemala President-Elect Doubles Down on Anti-Corruption Pledges
Top Story — In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Guatemala’s President-elect Jimmy Morales said he will work to strengthen the mandate of domestic and international anti-corruption bodies […] Read More >
November 2, 2015 > Franco Bastida
UN Refugee Agency Sounds Alarm on Violence Against Women in Central America, Mexico
WASHINGTON — Norma witnessed routine gunfights and murders when she lived in El Salvador. She paid a biweekly cuota, or street tax, to the Barrio 18 gang members controlling her […] Read More >
October 26, 2015 > Staff
In Upset, Argentina’s Election Will Head to Second Round
Top Story — In Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday, Argentina’s Daniel Scioli failed to avoid a runoff in a major upset, while comedian Jimmy Morales won second-round polls in Guatemala […] Read More >
October 23, 2015 > Staff
Three Presidential Elections Planned on Sunday in the Americas
Top Story — Argentina, Guatemala and Haiti will hold presidential elections this weekend. In Argentina, Daniel Scioli is favored, but he is not guaranteed to avoid a runoff at the […] Read More >
October 13, 2015 > Staff
Some Migrants Deported to Central America Killed on Arrival, Investigation Finds
Top Story — Undocumented immigrants recently deported by the United States face threats of violence upon their return to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, according to a new investigation by […] Read More >
October 5, 2015 > Staff
Hundreds Feared Dead As Rescue Efforts Stall Following Guatemala Landslide
Top Story — Rescuers in Guatemala continued efforts to find survivors on Sunday, following a landslide which has killed at least 95 people and left some 300 more missing and […] Read More >
September 29, 2015 > Staff
International Investigators Will Probe Honduras Corruption, Echoing Guatemala
Top Story — The Organization of American States on Monday announced it will set up an international anti-corruption body in Honduras, following months of protests denouncing endemic graft. OAS Secretary-General […] Read More >