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Salvadoran Lawyer Arrested Amid Crackdown on Bukele Critics

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Salvadoran constitutional lawyer Enrique Anaya, a staunch critic of President Nayib Bukele, was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering, according to the Attorney...
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Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests

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The government of Panama and workers from the Panamanian branch of U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands will meet next Monday in an effort to...
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US Soldiers Join Panama for Canal Defense Exercises

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US soldiers arrived in Panama yesterday to conduct military exercises focused on protecting the Panama Canal, a key global trade route. The US Embassy...
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Guatemala

Fuego Volcano Forces Evacuations in Guatemala Amid Ashfall and Pyroclastic Flows

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At least 330 people were evacuated on Thursday in Guatemala following an eruption of the Fuego volcano, located 35 km from the capital, according...
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Latin America

Panama’s Gardí Sugdub Becomes a Climate Migration Case as Sea Levels Rise

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The laughter of children running through the alleys of Gardí Sugdub is no longer heard. Everything changed a year ago when nearly all of...
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Latin America

Panama-Costa Rica Railway Set for 2026 Construction Start

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Panama will break ground in January 2026 on a railway linking Panama City to Paso Canoas on the Costa Rica border. This 475-kilometer, $4.1-$5...
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El Salvador

El Salvador’s Bukele Says He Doesn’t Care If He’s Called a Dictator

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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele declared Sunday that he "doesn't care" if people call him a dictator, amid mounting criticism over recent arrests of...
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El Salvador

El Salvador’s Fruit-Laden Bamboo Pole Festival in Carrizal

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To the rhythm of music, the roar of fireworks, and doses of aguardiente, hundreds of Salvadorans carried massive bamboo poles laden with fruit on...
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Costa Rica’s Investment Appeal Fades Amid Social and Environmental Challenges

Costa Rica’s reputation as a prime destination for foreign investment is under threat, according to a new study from the University of Costa Rica...
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U.S. Warns Americans to Avoid Nicaragua Amid Authoritarian Risks

The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to skip travel to Nicaragua due to increasing authoritarianism that puts tourists at risk. The Level...
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Minister Dismisses Crime and Currency Concerns

Tourism Minister William Rodríguez López addressed growing concerns about crime and the strengthening colón’s impact on Costa Rica’s tourism industry, asserting that these issues...
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