New Panamanian president takes office, sets out goals
Juan Carlos Varela took office on July 1 as Panama’s president, pledging to finish a troublesome canal expansion, stamp out corruption and get more people out of poverty.…
Experts divided on socio-economic benefits of World Cup
The Brazilian government says it has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure, security and social enhancements as part of the preparations for the World Cup. While the government says these…
In Panama, John Kerry discusses immigration crisis; has brief meeting with Solís
Email this page July 2nd, 2014 (VOA) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is calling on Central American nations to address a growing immigration crisis that has seen thousands of unaccompanied…
U.S. officials warn Central American families to stop sending their children
Email this page June 27th, 2014 (ISH) The United States this week warned Central American families to stop sending their unaccompanied children into American territory across the Mexican border, calling the…
Here’s what else is happening around the Americas besides the World Cup
Believe it or not, there are things going on in South America right now that have nothing to do with Brazil's soccer mega-event.…
Region off to impressive start with Costa Rica, U.S. and Mexico wins at World Cup
After the first game of group play, CONCACAF teams are 3-1, as Mexico defeated Cameroon, 1-0, the U.S. beat Ghana, 2-1 and Costa Rica pulled one of the biggest surprises…
Panama lawyer says prosecution of N. Korea arms ship crew illegal
Email this page By Yonho Kim and Jee Abbey Lee June 18th, 2014 (VOA) A Panamanian lawyer representing detained crew members of the North Korean cargo vessel Chong Chon Gang says…
Organized crime responsible for most homicides in Central America
The increase in violent deaths in Central America, especially in the countries of the Northern Tier, is largely the result of the rivalries between organized crime and drug-trafficking groups, according…
