Central America

Central America 2 days ago

Electoral magistrates flee Guatemala after being stripped of legal immunity

Three magistrates of Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal fled the Central American country Friday after being stripped of immunity that insulated them from prosecution.

Central America 3 days ago

A new study says about half of Nicaragua's population wants to emigrate

In repressive Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega's government has cracked down on dissent, and shuttered numerous institutions and organizations.

Central America 5 days ago

Honduran opposition party leader flees arrest after being stopped in airport before traveling to US

The head of the Honduran opposition party, David Chavez Madison, fled the Palmerola International Airport, after authorities summoned him for a secondary inspection.

Central America 5 days ago

Panamanian high court rules 20-year contract for controversial copper mine unconstitutional

Panama's Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling Tuesday that a 20-year concession for a Canadian copper mine at the center of fierce debate was unconstitutional.

Central America November 20

Protests may force controversial Panama mining operation to close

Minera Panama, the Panamanian branch of First Quantum Minerals, has threatened to suspend operations at its power plant over continued, disruptive protests.

Miss Universe November 20

'Curvy' Miss Universe contestant reacts to landing top 20 slot in pageant: 'Representing real-size beauty'

Miss Nepal won 20th place in the Miss Universe 2023 beauty pageant in El Salvador as she sought to become the first 'curvy' winner of the contest.

Missing Persons November 18

Tearful sister of woman who died on yoga retreat says lone witness won't help clear up mystery

Sister of California woman who disappeared on a kayaking excursion in Guatemala says she's stunned that the only eyewitness is speaking out for the first time through a lawyer.

VIDEO November 9

Man arrested after allegedly shooting two protestors

Kenneth Darlington, 77, is arrested after shooting two environmental demonstrators at a protest blocking the road in Panama. (Credit: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Missing Persons November 8

Fate of California woman who vanished on yoga retreat revealed, family challenges claim

Prosecutors say a California fitness enthusiast who disappeared on a yoga retreat in Guatemala last month drowned but her family is challenging that assertion.

Central America October 31

2 dead in El Salvador as Tropical Storm Pilar batters Central America

Two people have been reported dead in El Salvador after Tropical Storm Pilar made landfall in Central America on Tuesday. Winds of about 50 mph were reported.