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In Latin America's new Cold War, will China lift up autocrats?

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's president and the Chinese ambassador traded flatteries this month as they broke ground on a new national library, one of a slew of gifts China has promised this small mountainous nation as part of its vigorous quest to gain influence across Central America.

Los Angeles Times

Once celebrated by American leaders, former Honduran president now sought on US drug charges

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — For years, U.S. officials faced an uncomfortable dilemma: The president of Honduras was one of Washington’s top allies in Central America — but evidence was mounting that he was also a drug trafficker.

Los Angeles Times

Ex-president arrested in Honduras as US requests extradition on drugs charges

Juan Orlando Hernández, once a key US ally in Central America, handcuffed and taken away in Tegucigalpa

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Mexico breaks up migrant camp near US border

Tijuana (Mexico) (AFP) - Authorities on Sunday broke up a camp of about 380 migrants, mostly from Mexico and Central America, in Tijuana, near the US border.

AFP

Hours out of office, Honduras ex-president gains immunity through regional post

Outgoing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who has been accused in U.S. court hearings of aiding drug traffickers, on Thursday was sworn in as a member of the Central American parliament, giving him immunity from prosecution in the region.

Reuters

Harris’ Honduras trip returns focus to migration struggles

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has sought to address endemic violence and corruption fueling migration from Central America by bolstering government reforms in the region and combating poverty with private investment.

Tribune News Service

Guatemala asks other countries to stay out of attorney general election

Guatemala asked a group of international donors, including the United States and United Kingdom, to avoid meddling in its election for attorney general, a powerful anti-corruption office in the Central American nation.

Reuters

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Kamala Harris headed to Honduras for inauguration of country’s president

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro in Honduras next week, the White House said Tuesday, signaling a potential shift in relations with the Central American country as Harris continues efforts to deter migration.

Los Angeles Times

Golfweek’s Best courses 2022: Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands and Central America

These courses top Golfweek's Best rankings in Mexico, the Caribbean, the Atlantic Islands and Central America.

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Taiwan to pay for Guatemalan lobbying in U.S., Guatemala says

Taiwan has paid for a lobbying contract to promote Guatemala with U.S. officials, Guatemala's government said late on Monday, just as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its diplomatic foothold in Central America are advancing.

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