Southern Mexico Extortion Suggests Migration of Central American Gangs
Reports of increasing extortion in southern Mexico suggest crackdowns on gangs in Central America may be pushing gang members to migrate, swelling the ranks of …
Parliamentary Authorities from Cuba And Central America Meet
The vice president of the National People’s Power Assembly of Cuba (parliament), Ana Mari Machado, meet on Wednesday with the president of the Central American …
Latin American Presidents Throw Weight Behind Campaign to Free Julian Assange
The campaign to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being stepped up following support from the presidents of all major Latin American countries. The politicians …
MOFA Deputy Visits Latin American Allies: Source
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Yui last month visited Taiwan’s Latin American allies in a bid to cement relations amid rumors that some could …
Jamaica Fights Crime with US Help
The Jamaican government, with the support of the United States, is seeking to identify criminals who orchestrate crimes in the country despite residing abroad. Jamaican …
Indian Minister Completes Latin America Tour to Boost Economic Ties
The Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi has completed a tour of four Latin American nations, mainly aimed at business …
Daniel Ortega Proposes That All Countries Have Their “Atomic Weapon”
Ortega made that statement when referring to the 2015 nuclear pact between the United States and Iran. The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, stated last …
Haitians Seen Crushing into Migration Centers Seeking Passports To US
Haitians desperate for passports to apply for a US migration programme crowded local migration centers, according to videos shared on social media on Friday, crushing …
Belize Assumes Pro Tempore Presidency of Central American Commission for Education and Culture
Оn Јаnuаrу 19, 2023, Dr. Lоuіѕ Zаbаnеh, Міnіѕtеr оf Ѕtаtе іn thе Міnіѕtrу оf Еduсаtіоn, Сulturе, Ѕсіеnсе аnd Тесhnоlоgу (МоЕСЅТ), оffісіаllу аѕѕumеd thе Рrо Теmроrе …
Biden Challenged by Mexico President on His ‘Forgetfulness’ During North American Leaders’ Summit
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador challenged President Biden on his “forgetfulness” to help Latin American countries during the North American Leaders’ Summit Monday. He …
UAE Delegation Visits Central American Countries
The governments of the UAE and Costa Rica held a series of meetings to discuss their cooperation in government modernization, as well as in exchanging …
WHO Sounds the Alarm: New COVID Variant Is Most Transmissible Yet
XBB.1.5 currently makes up 75% of new COVID-19 cases in the Northeast. The World Health Organization is warning that a new omicron subvariant known as …
U.S. To Provide $23 Million In Immigration Aid to Neighbors, Ambassador to Mexico Says
The United States will provide $23 million in additional aid to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to assist migrants with emergencies and to foster …
Renowned Mexican Journalist Survives Shooting
Ciro Gomez Leyva says he was saved by his armored vehicle after gunmen shot at him near his home in Mexico City. A prominent Mexican …
Japan Foreign Minister to Visit Latin America, U.S. in Jan.
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Friday that he will visit four Latin American countries–Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and Argentina–and the United States between Jan. 4 …
Panamanian Workers Declare US Ambassador Persona Non Grata
The National Workers Central of Panama (CNTP) declared the US ambassador to Panama, Mari Carmen Aponte, persona non grata, accusing her of interfering actions. In …
Honduras Signs U.N. Deal Paving Way for Anti-Corruption Commission
Honduras and the United Nations on Thursday signed an agreement that paves the way for a new international anti-corruption commission in the Central American nation, …
El Salvador to Receive $150 Million From Development Bank for Education
El Salvador will receive a $150 million loan from Latin American development bank CAF to strengthen its education system, the lender said in a Wednesday …
Costa Rica Records Highest Homicide Rate in 2022
During 2022, the number of homicides in Costa Rica reached 656, according to the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ). The OIJ said in its final report …
Cuba Declares Official Mourning for Death of Benedict XVI
“On behalf of the Cuban people and our government, I express my heartfelt condolences on his death,” President Diaz-Canel said. On Wednesday, Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel decreed …