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Mexico January 10, 2023

Mexican authorities find 5 dismembered bodies in bags near resort town

Mexican prosecutors say five dismembered bodies were recently found in bags near the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, a week after drug cartel violence escalated in the region.

Media January 9, 2023

Pope largely silent on Nicaragua's detainment of Catholic bishop ahead of upcoming hearing

A Nicaraguan Catholic bishop and outspoken critic of the country’s authoritarian regime was arrested and charged with 'trumped-up' crimes, but Pope Francis and the Vatican have been largely silent on the matter.

Mexico January 1, 2023

Mexican border prison attack leaves 14 people dead, more than a dozen injured

An attack on a state prison in the Mexican town of Ciudad Juarez left 10 guards and four inmates killed, the state prosecutor's office said in a statement.

Crime December 28, 2022

Twice-deported, MS-13 gang suspect on El Salvador's most wanted list arrested in Virginia

An El Salvadoran man listed as one of the country's most wanted criminals was arrested in Virginia earlier this month.

Central America November 30, 2022

Chaparrastique volcano in El Salvador erupts, local municipalities on alert

El Salvador’s Chaparrastique volcano has begun erupting. Low intensity explosions at the crater of the volcano launched ash and rocks to nearby areas.

Central America November 28, 2022

Honduras declares state of emergency over gang violence in the country

The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, has declared a state of emergency to fight gang crimes. The president announced the country is "declaring war on extortion."

Central America November 23, 2022

Guadeloupe government fights 'large-scale' cyberattack on its networks

The Guadeloupe government is fighting a "large-scale" cyberattack they experienced on its networks. It was not clear which government networks were affected or what the hackers wanted.

Central America November 2, 2022

Honduras to legalize use of morning-after pill for rape victims

Honduras will legalize the use of the morning-after pill for rape victims after more than 10 years of total restriction. It is unclear how health officials would verify rape and supply the pill.

IMMIGRATION October 29, 2022

ICE launches 'takedown' operation in Guatemala to nab human smugglers and corrupt cops, rescue migrants

ICE announced that it had conducted an anti-smuggling operation in Guatemala that nabbed more than 20 smugglers and rescued dozens of smuggled migrants.

Texas October 11, 2022

Honduran man with active warrant for murder arrested on private ranch in Texas

The Texas Department of Public Safety said that a Honduran man arrested in Texas on Sunday has an active warrant for murder out of his home country.

Hurricanes October 7, 2022

Hurricane Julia on course to hit Caribbean this weekend

The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Julia is expected to form Friday and will likely become a hurricane over the southern Caribbean this weekend.