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Central America October 18, 2023

Guatemalan Cabinet minister resigns following criticism over not forcefully combatting country’s protestors

Napoleón Barrientos, a Guatemalan Cabinet minister, has resigned from office following criticism that he wasn’t moving aggressively against the country’s protestors.

Central America October 17, 2023

Gunfire breaks out near Guatemalan pro-democracy protest

At least one person died while another two sustained injuries during a shooting that broke out near a pro-democracy protest held in Malacatan, Guatemala.

Central America October 13, 2023

Florida-bound airliner returns to Panama after bomb threat

A Copa flight to Tampa, Florida, from Panama City, was forced to turn around following reports of a bomb threat aboard the 144-passenger airliner.

Central America October 13, 2023

El Salvador gradually fills new mega prison with alleged gang members

The new mega prison in El Salvador, which has a capacity of 40,000, is now a quarter full with inmates who were arrested during a mass crackdown on gang violence.

Central America October 11, 2023

Panama, Costa Rica announce busing plan for Darien Gap migrants, likely expediting their trek to US border

Panama and Costa Rica have announced a busing plan for thousands of migrants crossing into North America through the treacherous Darien Gap.

Central America October 11, 2023

El Salvador deploys 4,000 security personnel to root out gang members near capital

El Salvador sent over 4,000 security forces into communities on San Salvador's outskirts in pursuit of gang members as crackdowns by President Nayib Bukele's administration continue.

Central America October 10, 2023

Guatemala threatens to crack down on leftist president-elect's supporters over roadblocks

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has threatened legal crackdowns against supporters of his successor, Bernardo Arévalo, whose protests have blocked streets for a week.

Central America October 6, 2023

Darien jungle, a treacherous route for migrants, becomes more accessible as Panama sees uptick in arrivals

Panama is still facing a massive flow of migrants from the Darien Gap, one of the world’s most dangerous areas. A route has been organized to allow migrants to reach Panama in two days.

Central America September 25, 2023

At least 3 dead, 15 missing after Guatemala landslide

A landslide in Guatemala's capital was triggered early Monday amid heavy rains, leaving at least three people dead and 15 others unaccounted for.

Central America September 8, 2023

Panama to ramp up deportations amid record migration through treacherous Darien Gap

The Panamanian government has announced that it will strengthen infrastructure and ramp up deportations along the notorious Darien Gap on the nation's Colombian border.

Central America September 5, 2023

Guatemalan prosecutor looks to strip 5 electoral magistrates of immunity over fraud claims

Guatemala's prosecutor for electoral crimes has requested that five magistrates of the nation's electoral authority be stripped of their legal immunity.