In about-face, Guatemala president calls for strict abortion law to be shelved
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Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei on Thursday called on Congress to shelve a new law ramping up prison sentences for women who choose to have...
370 people evacuated due to volcano eruption in Guatemala
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At least 370 people from two villages settled at the base of Fuego volcano, in southwestern Guatemala, have been evacuated on Monday after an...
Guatemala Hit by 6.2-magnitude Earthquake
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Guatemala early Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, though no injuries had yet been reported.
The epicenter of the...
State of emergency for Guatemalan town battling nickel mine
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Guatemala has decreed a state of emergency in El Estor, an eastern town of mainly indigenous people in conflict with a Swiss-owned nickel mine...
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Critical activist of President Giammattei assassinated in Guatemala
Guatemalan activist Frank Stalyn Ramazzini, a critic of the government of President Alejandro Giammattei, was shot to death in an armed attack in which...
Central American officials blacklisted by U.S. as part of corruption crackdown
Central American presidential aides, top judges and former presidents were put on a U.S. State Department list on Thursday that names individuals the U.S....
Central America hopes to resume climate agenda with Biden, Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister says
Central American countries hope to resume environmental talks in their relations with the United States when Joe Biden takes office, says Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rodolfo Solano.
Central America asks for help to rebuild in the face of devastating hurricanes
Central American presidents on Monday appealed to the financial community and international organizations for resources to support the reconstruction of their respective countries.
Guatemala asks for international help due to damages caused by Hurricane Eta
Guatemala on Wednesday made an international call for assistance to recover from the damage caused by the passage of cyclone Eta.
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46 migrants found dead in abandoned truck in Texas
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At least 46 migrants were found dead Monday in and around a truck that was abandoned on the roadside on the outskirts of the...
Costa Rica’s Musical Legacy: a show that unites Cartago and Limón Concert Bands
The Directorate of Bands will dedicate a distinctive and unique concert to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship to honor international ties and...
Flights to Costa Rica could suffer delays or cancellations due to tropical storm
For those traveling to and from Costa Rica, it is recommended to be aware of the alerts issued by the country's airports and airlines....