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Shakira’s Concerts Boost El Salvador’s Economy and Tourism Surge

Colombian singer Shakira's five-concert series in El Salvador has drawn massive crowds, filling hotels and sparking a notable economic lift for the country. The...

Panama Begins Carnival Festivities on Valentine’s Day

As couples across Central America exchange gifts for Valentine's Day, Panama starts its annual Carnival today, turning streets into parades of color and music....

Fire in San Salvador Claims Five Lives in Historic District Blaze

A massive fire tore through makeshift homes and businesses in San Salvador's historic center early Friday, killing five people. The blaze, which started in...

UN Warns Cuba Crisis Is Worsening as US Oil Restrictions Tighten

The United Nations expressed deep concern on Friday about the intensifying crisis in Cuba, worsened by the United States’ energy blockade. “We are extremely...

U.S.-China Tensions Fuel Legal Battle Over Panama’s Strategic Ports

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings issued a warning on Thursday, stating it would pursue legal action against Danish shipping firm Maersk if the...

U.S. Sanctions Fuel Cuba’s Energy Meltdown – Flights Suspended

Cuba's ongoing energy shortfall has escalated into a full-scale crisis, with aviation authorities announcing a suspension of jet fuel supplies at major airports, including...

Chile Launches Latam GPT to Build a Less Biased AI for Latin America

Move over ChatGPT -- Chile will launch Latam-GPT, an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to combat biases built by the primarily US-centric industry. Developped...

Venezuelan opposition leader returns to prison hours after his release

Juan Pablo Guanipa was free for less than 12 hours. The Venezuelan opposition leader returned to prison after a brief release, which he used...

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Freed After Months in Detention

Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa walked free from a Caracas prison on Sunday, marking a key moment in the ongoing release of political...

Shakira Ignites Fan Frenzy in El Salvador with Sold-Out Concert Series

Colombian singer Shakira has fans in El Salvador buzzing with anticipation as she prepares for a series of concerts in San Salvador. The superstar's...
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Giant Tortoises Reintroduced to a Galapagos Island

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment...

Costa Rica’s Strong Colon Is Forcing Central Bank Action

The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) has ramped up its foreign exchange purchases this year to counter the colón's ongoing appreciation against the...

Guatemala’s Sanctioned Attorney General Applies for Third Term

Guatemala's Attorney General Consuelo Porras has submitted her application for a third consecutive term, despite international sanctions labeling her as corrupt and anti-democratic. The...

Public Image Ltd Set to Make Costa Rica Debut in April

Rock fans in Costa Rica have a major event on the horizon. Public Image Ltd, the band led by John Lydon, plans to play...