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Migration crackdown in Nicaragua includes jail for illegal crossings

Nicaragua's president, Daniel Ortega, presented a reform to the migration law on Tuesday that includes the revocation of nationality, tighter controls on entry and...

New Nicaraguan Law Targets Firms Enforcing U.S. Sanctions Against Ortega

On Monday, Nicaragua's Congress approved a law to impose fines or suspend the operations of companies that enforce international sanctions in the country, such...

Protests Erupt in El Salvador Against Bukele’s Crackdown

Hundreds of Salvadorans protested on Saturday to demand the release of "innocent" individuals imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs. The demonstration, which...

Rosario Murillo: The Iron Fist Behind Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega

Rosario Murillo, wife of Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and soon to be his co-president, is known for extravagant diatribes and eccentric outfits. But Nicaraguans...

How Nicaragua’s Constitutional Reform Intensifies Political Control

The constitutional reform proposed by President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua strikes at the heart of the state by creating the position of "co-president" for...

Migration Through Panama’s Darién Jungle Sees Significant Decline

A total of 294,000 migrants have crossed the inhospitable Darién jungle en route to the United States so far this year, a 39% decrease...
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WTO Rules in Favor of Costa Rica in Trade Dispute Against Panama

An arbitration panel of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of Costa Rica in its trade dispute with Panama over restrictions imposed...

Tropical Christmas: Traditions and Tamales in Costa Rica

Feliz Navidad! Is it too early to say that? Nah– It is now officially Christmas season. Unofficially, it started sometime in October. I saw...

Costa Rica Rejects Motion to Leave Inter-American Human Rights Court

The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica voted against a motion proposed by Fabricio Alvarado, leader of the New Republic party, to withdraw the country...