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Expats ranked this Central American country as having the friendliest population

Nations in the Americas dominated the list, with European destinations among the lowest-ranking

The Independent UK

Guatemala steps up patrols along border as US extends border security goals south

As the United States government works to effectively extend its border security objectives south into Central America, countries like Guatemala have come under renewed scrutiny and pressure to step up their own border enforcement

The Independent UK

Guatemala Volcanic Eruption Deemed Over After Spewing Lava, Evacuations

Guatemalan authorities evacuated around 1,000 people Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.

International Business Times

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2,400-year-old puppets with 'dramatic facial expression' discovered atop pyramid in El Salvador

These striking puppets suggest that Indigenous people in what is now El Salvador had rituals that were more connected to the rest of Central American culture than previously thought.

LiveScience

Trump is making Central America become a dumping ground for US immigrants

President bullying countries’ leaders into collaborating with his deportation agenda that critics say violates rights

The Guardian - US

Costa Rica Gears Up To Receive U.S. Deportees From Asian Countries As a Way To Help Its 'Economically Powerful Brother From The North'

135 people will land in the Central American country. About half of them are minors

Latin Times

Latin America's 'Terrorist' Cartels In Trump's Sights

Latin Times

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Latin America's 'Terrorist' Cartels In Trump's Sights

From Mexico's most ruthless drug cartels to Central America's most notorious street gang, these are the eight drug trafficking groups being designated terrorist organizations by US President Donald Trump's administration: - Jalisco New Generation - The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which emerged in 2010, is one of Mexico's largest,…

International Business Times

Rubio's Central America Trip: Immigration, China, And Policy Upheaval

Explore U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Central America tour focusing on immigration, counternarcotics, and curbing Chinese influence amidst challeng...

Top News

U.S. to Seize Another Aircraft Belonging to Venezuela's Maduro, the Second in Less Than Six Months

The announcement is expected to be made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Dominican Republic, the final stop of his five-nation tour of Central America

Latin Times

The filming locations for new Netflix series Celebrity Bear Hunt

The new reality TV series was filmed in the wilds of Central America

The Independent UK

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Focuses On Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America addresses immigration, drug trafficking, and Panama Canal control amidst regional resistance.

Top News

Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area or face US action

Secretary of state’s visit to Central American state greeted with protests at Trump’s demand to take back the waterway

The Guardian - US

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Trip To Panama

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic journey to Central America focuses on migration, regional cooperation, and countering China's influence.

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The Guardian - US

Rubio to visit Central America with migration and Panama canal on agenda

US secretary of state to visit region amid concern over Trump threat to ‘take back’ canal and tensions over China

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio set to visit Panama on first official trip as Secretary of State as Trump pushes taking over the Canal

Rubio’s trip through Central America will come as his boss has refused to rule out military takeover of Panama Canal

Top News

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's inaugural trip to Central America focuses on migration, economic issues, and the Panama Canal, reflecting US foreign polic...

The Conversation

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, it affects nondrivers, too — even the littlest ones. Babies born to immigrants from Mexico and Central America are bigger and healthier in states that make that change, our research shows. The longer a law is in effect before a baby is…

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Al Jazeera

Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops?

Honduras’ threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.

The Independent UK

Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order

Some 150 military police officers from Central America have started arriving in Haiti

Latin Times

Guatemala Open To Receiving U.S. Deportees From Other Central American Countries: Report

The country, which will seek good relations with the incoming Trump administration, is already receiving over a dozen deportation flights per week

The Independent UK

Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US

Critics argue migrants already know the risks of journey and restrictive policies put border-crossers at further risk

Latin Times

Images Reveal Greg Abbott's Latest Attempt At Deterring Migrants at Border: 'Horrific Realities'

The Texas governor launched a billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the dangers of trying to reach and cross the border

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.

Latin Times

Ahead of Trump's Mass Deportation Promises, Central American Countries Brace For Migrant Influx

As Trump prepares to send millions of migrants back home, countries in Latin America are ill-equipped to receive an influx of vulnerable people, report suggests

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