Central America

Border security 2 days ago

Unaccompanied Honduran girl, 5, found in Texas days after mother died, authorities say

A 5-year-old Honduran girl was found unaccompanied by Texas troopers after illegally entering the United States with the help of three women she met in Mexico.

Central America 3 days ago

El Salvador passes new rules allowing mass trials for accused gang members in crackdown effort

El Salvador's congress passed a series of new rules aimed at accelerating the legal process for accused gang members in mass trials, as part of President Nayib Bukele's campaign.

Central America 6 days ago

Guatemalans protest court interference in presidential election

Protestors in Guatemala took to the streets to demonstrate against government action taken against presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo's leftist Semilla party.

Central America July 21

Guatemalan authorities raid leftist presidential candidate's party offices

Guatemalan authorities on Friday raided the offices of Movimiento Semilla, presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo's left-wing political party.

Central America July 19

Parties, courts interfered in Guatemalan elections, observers' report states

A report by election observers in Guatemala accuses political parties and other actors of unnecessarily litigating the outcomes of last month's elections.

Central America July 19

State Department sanctions 2 former presidents of El Salvador

Former Salvadoran Presidents Mauricio Funes and Salvador Sánchez Cerén are among dozens of officials sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged obstruction, corruption, and anti-democratic practices.

Central America July 19

Honduras to establish island prison colony for gang leaders, emulating El Salvador's approach

Honduras is set to construct a unique island prison colony, taking inspiration from El Salvador's hardline approach to help combat the gang violence in the region.

Central America July 19

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Central America

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean near El Salvador. No injuries or damage were immediately reported in the capital of San Salvador.

Central America July 18

Ex-Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli sentenced to over 10 years in prison for money laundering

Ricardo Martinelli, the former president of Panama, was convicted of money laundering. He has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for the crime.

Border security July 16

China seeks to gain 'foothold' on America’s doorstep amid border crisis, top Republican warns

Rep. August Pfluger is warning of an increase in influence by the Chinese Communist regime in Latin America after a trip to the region and discussions with officials.