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Central America January 15, 2024

Who is Guatemala's new president and can he deliver on promised change?

Bernardo Arevalo won a close election last year as president of Guatemala, but faces a nation with serious problems and little support in Congress.

Central America January 11, 2024

Former Guatemalan interior minister arrested for not forcibly removing protesters

Former Guatemalan Interior Minister Napoléon Barrientos has been arrested for allegedly failing to use force to remove road-blocking supporters of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo.

Central America January 4, 2024

El Salvador's Bukele, an anti-gang hardliner, takes reelection bid abroad

Right-wing Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, currently on a six-month leave from office, has begun taking his controversial reelection campaign outside his home country.

Central America January 4, 2024

Guatemala's former president released on bond; leaves prison for first time since 2015

Though free on bond, Pérez Molina, who was found guilty in a massive corruption scheme, could be returned to prison in the future, and will have to check in with authorities frequently.

World December 24, 2023

Low water level at Panama Canal could delay Christmas cheer for some

A brief look at the history of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and how unusually low water levels at the Panama Canal could delay Christmas gifts.

France December 22, 2023

France grounds Nicaragua-bound flight under suspicion of human trafficking

French authorities on Friday grounded a Legend Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua under suspicion it was carrying human trafficking victims.

Central America December 15, 2023

Guatemala faces landmark ruling for Indigenous rights violation by permitting mine on tribal land

Guatemala has been found guilty of violating Indigenous rights by allowing a large nickel mine on tribal land nearly two decades ago, an international court has ruled.

Central America December 12, 2023

Miss Nicaragua pageant director announces retirement after police accuse her of conspiracy

Karen Celebertti and her family are accused of treason, conspiracy and organized crime

Central America December 8, 2023

Prosecutors in Guatemala ask court to lift president-elect's immunity; OAS cites 'coup attempt'

Bernardo Arevalo is slated to assume office on January 14, but prosecutors have repeatedly requested to lift his immunity from prosecution; allegations of irregularities in signatures have emerged.

Central America December 1, 2023

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 November 30, 2023

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.