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The Americas June 5, 2019

Colombia army general promoted amid human rights concerns

The head of Colombia's army has been promoted amid criticism that an order he issued could spark a return to serious human rights violations.

IMMIGRATION June 5, 2019

Mexico officials intercept about 1,000 migrants on highway

Hundreds more Central American migrants have crossed into Mexico from Guatemala, and a group of about 1,000 has started walking en mass to the north.

RELIGION June 5, 2019

Texas couple stands by story after US cardinal pushes back

A Texas couple that accused top U.S. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of mishandling a sexual misconduct case says his office is treating them the way the church treats other victims — by trying to discredit their story.

CONFLICTS June 5, 2019

El Salvador: Ex-President Saca to plead guilty to bribery

Authorities in El Salvador say ex-President Tony Saca has reached a deal to plead guilty to bribing a judicial official to leak information in a civil case against him.

The Americas June 5, 2019

Can Americans still go to Cuba? Yes, but it's more difficult

The Trump administration's new restrictions on travel to Cuba have made it harder, but far from impossible, for Americans to visit the island nation.

The Americas June 5, 2019

Cuba expects major economic damage from Trump measures

Drivers of classic cars, restaurateurs, tour guides and owners of bed-and-breakfasts are all saying the Trump administration's new restrictions on U.S travel to Cuba will be a severe blow to their businesses.

The Americas June 5, 2019

Neymar team denies seeking settlement meeting

Attorneys for Brazilian soccer star Neymar are disputing allegations they had asked for a meeting to discuss a settlement with representatives of a woman who later filed a rape complaint.

The Americas June 5, 2019

Third US tourist died at same hotel in Dominican Republic

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say a vacationing Pennsylvania psychotherapist died at the same hotel where a pair of U.S. tourists were found dead five days later.

The Americas June 5, 2019

'I'm an American': Deported adoptee struggles in Brazil

Paul Fernando Schreiner paces around a sparsely furnished room, swatting mosquitoes from his arms and neck as he wonders if today will be any different from all the others.

The Americas June 4, 2019

Canada: Time for China to "break the silence" on Tiananmen

Canada's foreign minister says it's time for Beijing to "break the silence" on the Tiananmen Square massacre.

RELIGION June 4, 2019

Australian Cardinal Pell appeals child sex convictions

The most senior Catholic found guilty of child sex abuse began his appeal in an Australian court on Wednesday against his convictions on charges of molesting two choirboys in a cathedral more than 20 years ago as hundreds of worshippers streamed from Masses.