Central America 3 days ago Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'
Central America 4 days ago Guatemalan court orders release of journalist jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges A Guatemalan court has ordered the release of journalist José Rubén Zamora; the 67-year-old has been in jail for almost 2 years for alleged money laundering.
Central America May 12 Treacherous migration route through Panama to shut down under newly elected president The newly elected president of Panama is vowing to shut down a dangerous and secluded route that has become a popular illegal migration corridor to the United States.
Central America May 8 Nicaragua cancels a controversial Chinese interoceanic canal concession after nearly a decade Nicaragua's congress has canceled a controversial canal concession, granted years ago to a Chinese businessman, that would have linked the country's Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Central America May 6 Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.
Mexico May 5 Mexican authorities reveal bizarre reason they believe Australians, American were murdered on surfing vacation Mexican authorities on Sunday said two Australians and an American were killed on a surfing trip because thieves wanted the tires from their truck.
Central America April 26 Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of humanitarian organization Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the charity violated the rights of migrant children.
Food-Drink April 14 Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.
Central America April 10 Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on Guatemala’s president Bernardo Arévalo has issued a natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires burn across the country; claims 80% of blazes were set by humans.
Central America April 10 Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives In the last fiscal year, 50,000 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala were recorded by border authorities; many youths would rather take risks to enter the U.S. than stay 'where they see no future.'