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Central America June 20, 2023

Deadly riot claims lives of 41 women in Honduran women's prison

A disturbance at a women's prison near Honduras' capital resulted in the death of at least 41 women, with majority of them being burned, and some others being shot.

Central America June 16, 2023

Environmental activist shot to death in Honduras 6 months after activist brother slain

An environmental activist was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants Thursday at his family's residence in northern Honduras. The victim's brother was shot in a similar attack.

China June 13, 2023

China's Xi Jinping hosts Honduras' Xiomara Castro as controversy over Cuba spying swirls in US

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Honduran President Xiomara Castro met for a six-day state visit to formally discuss new relations between the nations.

Central America June 6, 2023

Former Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani charged in connection with 1989 Jesuit massacre

Prosecutors in El Salvador have revealed evidence implicating former President Alfredo Cristiani in the 1989 massacre of six Jesuit priests and two others during the country's civil war.

Central America June 2, 2023

El Salvador President Bukele proposes drastic reduction in municipalities to ease tax burden

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced his intention to reduce the number of municipalities in the country from 262 to 44 as a means of relieving the tax burden.

Central America June 2, 2023

California nurse's Costa Rica 'trip of lifetime' nearly turns deadly when falling branch causes spine injury

California nurse Deanne Niedzela has suffered spinal injuries after being hit by a falling tree branch during a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in Costa Rica.

Central America May 30, 2023

153 people arrested during El Salvador’s crackdown on street gangs die in custody, report says

At least 153 people incarcerated in El Salvador under emergency powers initiated to combat a surge in gang violence have died from torture and serious injuries, according to a report.

Central America May 26, 2023

Guatemalan high court blocks presidential frontrunner's candidacy

Guatemala's Constitutional Court has forcibly ended the presidential candidacy of Carlos Pineda, an independent who had been leading in polls.

Central America May 25, 2023

El Salvador police arrest soccer club officials after stadium stampede leaves 12 fans dead

Soccer club officials have been arrested in El Salvador after a deadly stampede, prompted by enraged fans that were denied stadium entrance, left 12 fans dead.

Airports May 25, 2023

Miami airport customs nab Taiwanese man for bizarre contraband after hearing chirping from bag

A Taiwanese man traveling from Nicaragua was caught with 29 hatching parrots that were incubating in his bag at the Miami International Airport customs checkpoint.

Central America May 24, 2023

VP Harris allegedly silent on plea from world's former 'murder capital' as leaders offer US migrant advice

Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa said his country has sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris to request a dialogue over a potential $4 billion investment in the region to create jobs and help increase quality of life so that it might deter people from leaving El Salvador.