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Families in El Salvador Demand Justice and Answers for Detained Loved Ones

Jonathan Santos was playing a video game when he was arrested at his home during an anti-gang operation near San Salvador. Two years later,...

Nicaragua Cracks Down on NGOs as Thousands Shut Since 2018 Protests

The Nicaraguan government announced on Monday the closure of 12 NGOs, bringing the total to approximately 5,600 organizations shut down since protests erupted in...

Southern Cuba Hit by Twin Earthquakes, Residents Evacuate

Two powerful earthquakes shook southern Cuba this Sunday in quick succession, reported U.S. geologists, while Cuban authorities said no tsunami warning was issued, and...

Guatemala Seeks 2,860-Year Prison Sentence for General in Genocide Trial

The Guatemalan Prosecutor's Office requested a prison sentence of 2,860 years this Thursday for a general for the extermination of Indigenous people during the...

Guatemala Opens Renovated Maximum-Security Prison to Combat Gang Control

The president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, inaugurated a renovated maximum-security prison this Tuesday after it was reclaimed from the control of gangs that ordered...

Trump Reclaims the White House in the 2024 U.S. Election

Former U.S. President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely watched race. The result, confirmed early...
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Nicaragua Faces Backlash Over Ortega’s Constitutional Changes

Nicaragua’s President, Daniel Ortega, submitted a constitutional reform to Congress on Wednesday to consolidate total control over all branches of power alongside his wife,...

Costa Rica Enhances Security with $24M US Scanner Donation

The United States has donated advanced security equipment valued at $24 million to enhance port security in Costa Rica, particularly at the Moín and...

Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Reopens Early After Runway Repairs

Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Guanacaste has resumed operations after a week-long closure for runway maintenance. Although the work was initially scheduled...