North America
Thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Lose Legal U.S. Status as TPS Program Ends
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — Nearly 76,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans living legally in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could soon face deportation, following a decision by the Trump administration to end the decades-old safeguard. The Department of … Read more
U.S. Sanctions Mexican Banks in Fentanyl Crackdown, Escalating Tensions With Mexico
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on three prominent Mexican financial institutions it accuses of laundering drug money for fentanyl traffickers. This move deepens strains in the U.S.-Mexico security relationship at a critical moment … Read more
Salvadoran Journalist Mario Guevara Detained in Georgia: APES Demands U.S. Respect Journalist Rights
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran Journalists Association (APES) has called for the United States to respect the rights of Mario Guevara, a Salvadoran journalist detained in Georgia while covering a protest against former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. … Read more
Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a Bukele Critic, Begins 11-Year Sentence After Bribery Conviction
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – In a dramatic fall from Washington influence to federal lockup, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey began serving an 11‑year sentence this week at the Federal Correctional Institution in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, after his … Read more
Synthetic Drugs in Latin America: A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Top Concern
WASHINGTON — Synthetic drugs remain the top threat to U.S. public health and safety, the Drug Enforcement Administration said in its latest National Drug Threat Assessment, citing evolving criminal strategies, shifting purity levels, and a deepening convergence between narcotics and … Read more
A Romantic Escape to Gatlinburg: Best Spots for Couples
Gatlinburg is one of the best destinations for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, this small town offers stunning views, cozy accommodations, and activities perfect for two. Whether you want to explore the outdoors, … Read more
A 10-Year Look at Latin America’s Changing Homicide Rates
Organized crime — particularly cocaine trafficking — has been the main driver of homicides in Latin America and the Caribbean over the last decade, according to data compiled by InSight Crime. While the regional homicide rate has remained relatively stable, … Read more