Analysts Praise Mexico's Role as 'A Buffer Between the U.S. And Central America,' but Warn About the Long Term
Experts say that increased enforcement does little to address the conditions driving migration, such as economic crises and political repression
Meet the Family of Sheynnis Palacio, the Miss Universe Who Fled From Nicaragua
The current Miss Universe was able to reunite with her family after receiving the title. Get to know all of them here.
7 people arrested in Guatemala in connection with death of 53 migrants smuggled in trailer in Texas
The migrants died of asphyxiation in 2022 after being abandoned in San Antonio
Texas and Florida have seen the biggest growth of immigrant population over the past decade
California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas had the largest increases, with Florida and Texas each gaining more than 850,000 foreign-born people.
Climate Change Made Deadly Heat 35x More Likely In US, Mexico, C. America
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of scientists also said that extreme highs witnessed over that region in May and June were four times as likely to occur today as a quarter of a century ago.
Latino migrants are facing "unprecedented vulnerabilities" on their journey to the U.S.
MSF also highlights that local health institutions were "overwhelmed" facing the increase in the migratory flow in 2023.
Record Remittances Provide Lifeline In Central America
Such remittances are now equivalent to a quarter of the combined economic output of the poverty-afflicted nations of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Bitcoin in El Salvador: Bukele Celebrates Profits after BTC Surpasses $42,000
Bukele highlighted the balance as he criticized the media for writing articles when it was in the red. "We have no intention of selling," he said
China's Economic Might Fuels Central America's Dependence
Only Guatemala and Belize are among the 13 nations that still maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan
Which Latin American Countries Will Observe Daylight Savings as of November 5?
Mexico, Chile and Paraguay are some of the few countries in the region that will still do so
Tropical Storm Pilar Causes Heavy Rains As It Scrapes Past Central America
Tropical storm Pilar scraped past Central America Tuesday, causing heavy rains along the Pacific coast but growing less likely to make landfall.
AMLO Hosts Latin American Leaders in Summit On Migration, As US Looks On
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomed his counterparts Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, Miguel Diaz-Canel from Cuba, and Gustavo Petro from Colombia, among others including several foreign ministers.
AMLO Will Host Latin American Presidents In Mexico For Migration Summit
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says that, in a united front, Latin American nations should "seek the cooperation of the US government"
Climate Week NYC: Activists and Hispanic Artists Ready to Take Action
According to the Pew Research Center, more than 8 in 10 Hispanics (81%) say addressing global climate change is either a top concern or one of several important concerns to them personally.
Guatemala's Electoral Authorities Lift Ban on President-Elect's Party
After a campaign marked by concerns of meddling, Arévalo won the August 20 vote, but a branch of the electoral tribunal suspended his Semilla Movement.
New Guatemala Leader Slams 'Coup' Plan To Block Him From Office
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has said Bernardo Arévalo and his deputy Karin Herrera "are being subjected to stigmatization, harassment, hounding, public disclosure of personal details on social media, and threats including two specific plans to hurt them and even kill them."
Mexico Will Launch Work Visa Program For Central Americans
According to Lopez Obrador, such projects demand more workers, including welders, ironworkers, and engineers.
Venezuelans Bused From Mexico To US Are Decide On Asylum Status
The new visa policy of the Joe Biden administration says Venezuelans who apply online, find a U.S. sponsor and complete other requirements could fly directly to the U.S. if issued a visa.
About 54 People Killed In Truck Accident In Southern Mexico, Most Allegedly Migrants
At least 54 dead while hundreds left injured after truck overturns in Southern Mexico on Thursday, Dec. 9.
Pentagon Admits Training Men Involved In Haiti President's Heinous Assassination
The Pentagon has revealed on Thursday that some of the Colombian suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse underwent U.S. training and education programs through their military service in the Colombian Military Forces.
Central America Independence Day: 9 Best World Heritage Sites To Visit On Your Next Vacation!
We celebrate Central America's independence day with some of its most beautiful World Heritage Sites.
COVID Deaths In Latin America Cross 100,000 Mark; Central America In Great Danger As Well
The past couple of weeks have been particularly disastrous for Central America as well, in keeping with a surge in the infections. Guatemala logged in 700 new cases on Tuesday, along with 35 fresh deaths, bringing the fatality rate to 582.
World Travel Awards 2016: Latin American, Caribbean Countries Nab Nods At 'Oscars' Of Tourism
The 23rd annual World Travel Awards has announced the best travel destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America.
El Salvador Prison Gang Murders: Officials Suspect 'Barrio 18' Internal Purge In Death Of 14 Inmates
Officials suspect that the perpetrators of a murder spree in an El Salvadoran prison were members of the same gang as their victims
Immigration News: Number Of Undocumented Immigrants In US Hasn't Surpassed 11.3M Since Recession, Pew Study Finds
A new study from the Pew Research Center regarding immigration has resulted in some interesting data. The study revealed that the number of undocumented immigrants living in the United States has stayed consistent since the Great Recession, which occurred between 2007-2009, and shows no sign of rising.
Immigration Crisis News: Texas Gov. Rick Perry To Use $38 Million Sending National Guard Along Mexico Border [VIDEO]
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will use $38 million in emergency funds to deploy members of the National Guard on the border with Mexico.
Child Immigration Crisis: Central American Children Believe 'Obama Will Take Care Of Us'
The child migrant crisis has a new slogan: "Obama will take care of us."
Child Immigration Crisis: Mexico Refuses Asylum To Central American Children
In 2013 of the 9,893 children who arrived in Mexico from Central America, only 50 were granted asylum.
Child Immigration Crisis: Guatemala, El Salvador Ask Mexico To Treat Central American Minors 'With Humanity'
Lawmakers from Guatemala and El Salvador have asked Mexican authorities for greater sensitivity in their treatment of migrant children.
Special Report: Why The Child Migrant Crisis Is Hurting Republican Hopes For 2016 Election
The child migrant crisis highlights how out of touch the Republican party is with America's Latino community.