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Honduran Official Linked to Drug Trafficking Sent to U.S. as Extradition Treaty Ends

Honduras handed an ally of imprisoned former president Juan Orlando Hernandez over to the United States on Wednesday to face drug trafficking charges, police...

New Nicaraguan Law Criminalizes Opposition from Abroad, Targets NGOs

Nicaragua's regime-aligned Congress approved a law Tuesday empowering domestic courts to pass rulings against people and entities abroad that are found to promote sanctions...

Honduran Officials Linked to Drug Trafficking Resign from Government

Honduras' Minister of Defense and his father, a deputy, who are the nephew and brother-in-law of President Xiomara Castro, resigned on Saturday amid a...

Nicaragua Arrests 8 for Fraud Amid Opposition Criticism

The Nicaraguan prosecutor's office announced on Friday that eight government officials have been arrested and will face charges of "fraud" and "embezzlement of public...

Honduras Ends US Extradition Pact to Protect Government from Alleged Coup

Honduran President Xiomara Castro said Thursday that her surprise decision to end an extradition treaty with the United States was to prevent it from...

Save the Children Among 169 NGOs Shut Down by Nicaragua

Nicaragua closed 169 NGOs on Thursday, including the children's protection organization Save the Children, in a new crackdown by President Daniel Ortega's government against...
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Costa Rica Moves to Ban Loud Fireworks: Protecting People, Pets, and Environment

Costa Rica is nearing a potential ban on noise-producing fireworks due to their negative effects on people, animals, and the environment. The Environment Commission...

Costa Rica’s Independence Day 2024 Torch Route and Traffic Guide

Costa Rica is gearing up for its annual Independence Day celebrations. Starting Friday, September 13, the Traffic Police will launch a special operation to...

Costa Rica’s Political Landscape: Chaves’ Support Steady, But Challenges Remain

The Public Opinion Survey, conducted by the Center for Research in Political Studies at the University of Costa Rica (CIEP-UCR), reveals that support for...