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Central America August 2, 2023

Migrant numbers crossing Darién Gap set new record, despite US efforts

Migrants who traveled through the dangerous Darién Gap hit new highs in 2023, breaking records only just over halfway through the year, despite U.S. and international efforts.

Central America August 1, 2023

El Salvador deploys 1,000 cops, 7,000 soldiers to rural province in massive gang crackdown

About 8,000 Salvadorian soldiers and police officers were sent to Cabañas in a massive crackdown on suspected gang activity in the rural province.

Border security July 27, 2023

Unaccompanied Honduran girl, 5, found in Texas days after mother died, authorities say

A 5-year-old Honduran girl was found unaccompanied by Texas troopers after illegally entering the United States with the help of three women she met in Mexico.

Central America July 27, 2023

El Salvador passes new rules allowing mass trials for accused gang members in crackdown effort

El Salvador's congress passed a series of new rules aimed at accelerating the legal process for accused gang members in mass trials, as part of President Nayib Bukele's campaign.

Central America July 24, 2023

Guatemalans protest court interference in presidential election

Protestors in Guatemala took to the streets to demonstrate against government action taken against presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo's leftist Semilla party.

Central America July 21, 2023

Guatemalan authorities raid leftist presidential candidate's party offices

Guatemalan authorities on Friday raided the offices of Movimiento Semilla, presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo's left-wing political party.

Central America July 19, 2023

Parties, courts interfered in Guatemalan elections, observers' report states

A report by election observers in Guatemala accuses political parties and other actors of unnecessarily litigating the outcomes of last month's elections.

Central America July 19, 2023

State Department sanctions 2 former presidents of El Salvador

Former Salvadoran Presidents Mauricio Funes and Salvador Sánchez Cerén are among dozens of officials sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged obstruction, corruption, and anti-democratic practices.

Central America July 19, 2023

Honduras to establish island prison colony for gang leaders, emulating El Salvador's approach

Honduras is set to construct a unique island prison colony, taking inspiration from El Salvador's hardline approach to help combat the gang violence in the region.

Central America July 19, 2023

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Central America

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean near El Salvador. No injuries or damage were immediately reported in the capital of San Salvador.

Central America July 18, 2023

Ex-Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli sentenced to over 10 years in prison for money laundering

Ricardo Martinelli, the former president of Panama, was convicted of money laundering. He has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for the crime.