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Central America November 28, 2023

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 November 28, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

'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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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.

Central America October 27, 2023

Salvadoran President Bukele files for re-election, raising constitutional concerns

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, a popular right wing, anti-gang firebrand, has filed to run for re-election. El Salvador constitutionally bars its presidents from doing so.

Central America October 24, 2023

Costa Rica investigating theft of $6.1M from national bank

Costa Rica is investigating the theft of over $6 million from Banco Nacional, the nation's state-owned bank, with five persons of interest currently reported.

Central America October 19, 2023

Nicaragua sends 12 imprisoned Roman Catholic priests to Italy in agreement with the Vatican

A dozen imprisoned Roman Catholic priests in Nicaragua has been stripped of their citizenship and sent to Rome, Italy, in an agreement reached with the Vatican.