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Guatemala’s New Semana Santa Destinations See High Demand

Guatemala tourism authorities say places like El Paredón, Monterrico and Esquipulas draw growing interest ahead of Semana Santa, traditionally one of the busiest travel...

El Salvador Hands Down Sentences of Up to 300 Years

A court in El Salvador sentenced 39 members of a criminal gang to prison terms of up to 300 years for murder and multiple...

Guatemala Court Vote Deals Blow to Arévalo’s Push for Judicial Reform

The reelection of a magistrate accused of favoring criminals to Guatemala’s highest court once again delayed hopes of dismantling an alleged judicial network where...

Last Cuban doctors leave Honduras amid Trump pressure

The last contingent of Cuban doctors still in Honduras departed this Thursday after the agreement under which they had operated in the country for...

An NGO says Bukele has 86 political prisoners in El Salvador

President Nayib Bukele is holding dozens of government critics as “political prisoners”, something that had not happened in El Salvador since the civil war...

UN Documents Killings, Disappearances and Torture by Honduras Security Forces in 2025

Honduras security forces committed serious human rights abuses in 2025 while the country operated under a state of exception, the United Nations human rights...

Guatemala Attorney General Porras Fails Bid for Constitutional Court Seat

Guatemala's sanctioned Attorney General Consuelo Porras fell short in her attempt to secure a position on the Constitutional Court, receiving no votes in the...

Panama Canal Monitors Maritime Trade After Iran Conflict

The Panama Canal Authority said Monday it is tracking changes in global shipping patterns after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliation and...

Guatemala Issues Orange Alert for Volcano Eruptions and Ashfall

Guatemalan officials issued public warnings today amid ongoing explosive eruptions at two major volcanoes, prompting heightened monitoring and safety measures across affected departments. Authorities...

Panama President Shrugs Off China Retaliation Threats After Canal Port Takeover

Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday brushed aside the possibility of Chinese reprisals after his government moved to take control of two ports...
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Panama Rejects Hutchison Claims of Missed Deadline in Ports Arbitration

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino dismissed accusations Thursday that his government failed to meet its obligations in an arbitration case brought by Panama Ports...

Brazilian Tennis Teen João Fonseca steals spotlight at Miami Open

João Fonseca gave Brazilian fans plenty to cheer about Thursday at the Miami Open, rallying past Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in a...

Costa Rica Tightens Border Inspections With New Mobile Scanners

Costa Rica on Wednesday set up two U.S.-donated mobile cargo scanners at Peñas Blancas and Paso Canoas, widening the inspection network at our busiest...

Exploring Morocco: A Traveler’s Guide to Culture, Adventure, and the Best Tour Experiences

Morocco is one of those places that feels like stepping into a different world. The colorful markets, the smell of spices in the air,...