Suspect confesses to role in killings of Mexican photojournalist, 4 women
The lone detainee in the killings of Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa and four women in this capital has confessed to his involvement in the crime and provided "some information" about…
Protesters in Honduras demand change in world’s most murderous nation
In Honduras, irate demonstrators have taken to the streets each weekend for the past several months, raising their fists against rampant corruption.The protests were sparked by colossal bribery and graft…
Chinese developer considering changing route of planned canal in Nicaragua
HKND Group, the company controlled by a Chinese telecom billionaire that has been granted a 50-year concession to develop the Nicaragua Grand Interoceanic Canal, says it is considering changing the…
A photographer’s murder has Mexico’s journalists furious and afraid
Fear, anger and frustration are consuming Mexico's journalists after they buried another one of their own.Photojournalist Ruben Espinosa was brutally murdered Friday, along with human rights activist Nadia Vera and…
Are we witnessing the prelude to a ‘Central American spring’?
Anti-corruption protests have gripped Honduras and Guatemala in recent weeks, sparked by explosive revelations of bribery and graft schemes. Thousands have been taking to the streets weekly for three months…
New York Times urges US congress to end Cuban embargo, tourism ban
The New York Times on Monday published an editorial urging Congress to help put an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, after the two nations recently re-established diplomatic relations…
‘El Niño’ currently affecting Central America could worsen, produce worst drought in 18 years, experts warn
The current ‘El Niño’ weather phenomenon could continue to worsen to produce the worst drought since 1997 along the Pacific coasts of Central America while simultaneously producing excessive rains in…
