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Central America August 30, 2023

Intel to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica over next 2 years

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Intel has revealed its plan for a substantial $1.2 billion investment in Costa Rica within the upcoming two years.

Central America August 29, 2023

Guatemalan President Giammattei calls for peaceful transition of power to leftist successor

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Tuesday called for a peaceful, democratic transition of power to successor Bernardo Arévalo.

World August 29, 2023

Guatemala's presidential election takes drastic turn as unexpected winner is certified, prompting legal fights

The corruption-plagued Central American country is facing one of the biggest tests to its democracy yet, as the recent presidential election has prompted several major legal fights.

Central America August 28, 2023

Guatemala arrests former UN anti-corruption representative

Guatemalan prosecutors on Monday arrested Claudia González, the former representative of a United Nations-backed anti-corruption commission.

Central America August 25, 2023

Losing Guatemalan presidential candidate files voter fraud complaint

The party of former Guatemalan first lady Sandra Torres has filed a voter fraud complaint alleging improprieties in the tabulation of Sunday's election.

Central America August 25, 2023

Panama to launch new plan to curb massive flow of migrants crossing through dangerous jungle

The government of Panama, overwhelmed by the resurgence of migrants crossing the Darien Gap, is launching a new campaign to curb the flow of arrivals.

World August 21, 2023

Guatemalan presidential candidate wins in landslide but political elite could prevent him from taking office

Guatemala’s governing elite could prevent the winner of Sunday's presidential election from assuming office in what has become completely new legal territory for the country.

Central America August 17, 2023

Panama Canal extends transit restrictions, raising concerns over consumer goods prices

The Panama Canal Authority announced an extension of its restrictions on vessel transit through the waterway until September 2nd, maintaining a daily maximum of 32 authorized vessels.

Illegal Immigrants August 17, 2023

ICE agents arrest MS-13 member on El Salvador's Top 100 most-wanted

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced two arrests of violent criminals this week, including an MS-13 member on El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted List

Central America August 10, 2023

Indigenous communities in Nicaragua facing escalating threats, violence from armed intruders

Indigenous communities in the northeastern region of Nicaragua are confronting mounting challenges posed by armed assailants who resort to abductions and killings as tactics.

Central America August 5, 2023

Soccer player dies from killer croc encounter while trying to cool off in river

Locals shot and killed a crocodile, a protected species in Costa Rica, to try and save Jesus Lopez Ortiz, but they pronounced him dead shortly after.