Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said Friday that over 600 inmates have been released, far more than estimated by rights groups, who are demanding...

Guatemala

Guatemala Gang Violence Surge Exposes Security Weaknesses

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The recent spike in gang violence in Guatemala has exposed weaknesses in the country’s security apparatus, but it has also fueled allegations of a...

Latin America

Nicaragua releases 38 people who celebrated Maduro’s capture, NGO says

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Nicaragua’s government, led by the married couple Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, has released 38 detainees who celebrated on social media the capture of...

Latin America

Nicaragua’s Premier Cigar Festival Puro Sabor Underway

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Nicaragua’s flagship cigar-industry event, the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival (now in its 13th edition), is captivating enthusiasts and international visitors with an immersive...

Guatemala

Guatemala Decrees State of Siege After Gangs Kill Eight Police Officers

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Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on Sunday decreed a state of siege across the country after gangs killed eight police officers in recent hours and...

Guatemala

Hostage Crisis Unfolds in Guatemala Prisons After Gang Leader Transfers

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Gang members sparked riots in multiple prisons across Guatemala on Saturday, taking more than 40 guards and staff as hostages. The unrest stems from...

Guatemala

Gang Riots Erupt in Guatemala Prisons Over Transfer of Leaders

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Gang groups rioted on Saturday in several Guatemalan prisons, where they have been protesting since 2025 over the transfer of their leaders to a...

Latin America

U.S. Warns of Military Risks in Mexico and Central America Airspace

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The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of safety warnings on Friday for airspace over Mexico and Central America. The alerts...