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Trump-Backed Asfura Wins Honduras Presidential Election

The Honduran National Electoral Council on Wednesday named Nasry Asfura the winner of the country's presidential election, capping a tense period of delays and...

El Salvador Advances Chivo Wallet Sale Despite Bukele’s Bitcoin Buying Pledge

The International Monetary Fund has revealed that El Salvador is advancing talks to sell its state-owned Chivo digital wallet, a move that signals shifts...

Guatemala Captures Escaped Gang Member Leader After Prison Escape

Guatemalan authorities arrested a key Barrio 18 gang leader on Tuesday, marking the sixth recapture since a major prison escape two months ago that...

Salvadoran Gang Sentences Spark Debate in Costa Rica Amid Security Alliance

Salvadoran prosecutors have secured convictions against 248 members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, resulting in prison terms that stretch into centuries for some...

US Forces Seize Second Oil Tanker Amid Tightened Blockade on Venezuela

United States forces intercepted a second oil tanker in international waters off Venezuela's coast on Saturday, escalating tensions in the Caribbean as President Donald...

Vote recount in Honduras advances amid mistrust and Trump reprisals

In a warehouse the size of two basketball courts, hundreds of people are manually reviewing the votes that will decide the winner of Honduras’s...

Guatemala Dismantles Los Moisés Migrant Smuggling Network Targeting US Border

Guatemalan officials arrested 14 people tied to a migrant smuggling operation aimed at the United States, striking a blow to illegal crossings in Central...

Honduras Starts Partial Recount in Tight Presidential Election Backed by Trump

Honduras electoral officials started a partial recount of votes yesterday from the November 30 presidential election. The race remains close, with right-wing candidate Nasry...

Honduras Sticks with Nighttime Border Shutdowns, Complicating Travel for Visitors

Travelers heading to Honduras face ongoing hurdles at land borders, where officials shut down crossings each night. The country's immigration service halts operations for...

How does Trump’s blockade affect Venezuela’s oil?

A U.S. blockade on oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela would likely trigger a steep drop in exports, with experts estimating reductions of up...
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Crocodiles Share Waves with Surfers at Costa Rica’s Popular Breaks

Surfers in Costa Rica know the excitement of riding the perfect Pacific swell, but at certain beaches, they share the water with an unexpected...

Beatriz Haddad Maia Carries Brazil’s Hopes into the Australian Open

Beatriz Haddad Maia comes to the Australian Open in January 2026 as Brazil’s clearest singles reference point and one of the few Latin American...

United States Launches Strikes on Caracas, Captures Venezuelan President Maduro

United States forces bombed several sites in Caracas early this morning, leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to an announcement...

Panama’s President Says Crisis with the U.S. Over the Canal Has Ended

Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said on Friday that the crisis with the United States is over, after Donald Trump threatened in 2025 to...