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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.