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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...

Panama rejects China’s threat over annulled port contract in the canal

Panama on Wednesday rejected China’s warning that it would pay a “high price” for annulling the contract that allowed a Hong Kong company to...

Latin American Governments Violate Human Rights Under Cover of Trump Policies

Far from curbing Donald Trump’s assault on the global human rights system, several Latin American governments are using the U.S. president’s policies as an...

Chile’s Kast Looks to El Salvador’s Model for Prison Security

Chile’s president-elect, José Antonio Kast, visited El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members on Friday and asked President Nayib Bukele for “cooperation” to improve security...

Under U.S. Influence, Venezuela Eases State Grip on Oil for Economic Revival

Venezuela's National Assembly has passed a landmark reform to its hydrocarbons law, marking a significant shift toward opening the country's vast oil reserves to...

Nicaragua convicts historic Sandinista commander of corruption

Nicaragua has convicted the historic Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce, a former economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, on corruption charges and confiscated his assets,...

Panama hosts talks to coordinate Haiti support after UN funding effort falters

About thirty countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have been meeting in Panama since Monday to draft an emergency plan for Haiti, which...

El Salvador Protesters Demand End to Bukele’s State of Emergency

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of San Salvador on Sunday, calling for an end to President Nayib Bukele's state of emergency. The...

Venezuela Political Prisoner Releases Move Slowly as Families Wait

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...
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Costa Rica’s High Court Overturns Border Denial Tied to Passport Sketches

Costa Rica's Constitutional Court, known as Sala IV, has ruled against immigration officials who blocked a Chilean man from entering the country due to...

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....

Professional Tennis Returns to Costa Rica After 20 Years with M25 Event

Professional tennis returns to Costa Rica after two decades with the M25 tournament set for February 15 to 22 at the Costa Rica Country...