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Families Traumatized After U.S. Deports Honduran Women and American Children

The families of two Honduran women deported by the administration of former President Donald Trump — along with three American children, one of whom...

New Panama Metro Tunnel Under the Canal Aims to Cut Commute Times

Panama has reached a major milestone in its ambitious Metro Line 3 project: the construction of the country's first metro tunnel beneath the Panama...

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to...

Holy Week Boat Accident in Panama Claims Two Lives, Search Continues

A tragic boating accident off the Pacific coast of Panama has left two people dead, one missing, and a community in mourning. On Friday,...

Panamanian Judiciary Moves to Prevent US Troops in Canal Zone

A citizens’ coalition on Wednesday asked Panama’s Supreme Court to declare “unconstitutional” a controversial agreement signed last week that allows the United States to...

US Deportations to El Salvador Unveil a Human Rights Crisis

The deportation of migrants detained in the United States to El Salvador and their imprisonment in a mega-prison for gang members is creating “a...

Trump and Bukele Reinforce Their Alliance Against Gangs

"We are very eager to help," Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele assured this Monday at the White House to a Donald Trump delighted to hear...

Trump Hosts Bukele to Reveal El Salvador Migrant Deportation Plan

Donald Trump hosts his closest ally in Latin America, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, at the White House today. Bukele has been a key figure...
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How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Costa Rica’s Exports and Jobs

A 10% tariff on imports from Costa Rica, rolled out by the U.S. government in April, could slash the country’s economic growth from 3.6%...

Costa Rica Faces Backlash Over Migrant Detentions and Rights Abuses

Costa Rica violated the rights of over 200 migrants deported by the United States—including 81 children—according to a report by the Center for Justice...

Costa Rica’s Economic Growth Slows as Tourism and Agriculture Struggle

Costa Rica’s economic growth rate slowed to 3.9% in the first quarter of 2025, down from 4.6% during the same period last year, according...