central america

President Trump Threatens to Cut Off Foreign Aid Over Migrant Caravan

By Billy Perrigo

Why Refugees Will Keep Coming to the U.S. Despite Trump's Crackdown

By Ioan Grillo/Tenosique

Clinging to Power Amid Violent Protests, Nicaragua’s President Faces a Crisis Point

By Ciara Nugent

The Lonely Fight to Protect Refugees Fleeing Central America

By Father Tomás González Castillo
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Mexico Asylum Applications Up 150% Since the U.S. Election

More people fleeing Central America are seeking refuge in Mexico rather than continue northwards to the U.S.

By Kevin Lui

In Guatemala, Even Walking to School Can Turn Deadly

"The children died together and together they will remain"

By John Moore

Taiwan Raises Diplomatic Profile as Trump Baits Beijing

The U.S. President-elect's insistence that recognition of the "one China" policy is negotiable has infuriated China

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing

Comedian Wins Guatemalan Presidential Election

The 46-year-old took nearly three-quarters of the vote

By Nash Jenkins

More Than Two Environmental Activists Were Killed Each Week in 2014

A majority of deaths were tied to disputes over hydropower, mining and agri-business

By David Stout

El Salvador's Murder Toll Hits 10-Year High

The grim tally is now hitting record highs

By David Stout

Archaeologists Have Found the 'City of the Monkey God'

Evidence of an ancient settlement was found in the most inaccessible forest in Central America

By Helen Regan

Five Best Ideas of the Day: December 23

Today we’re highlighting five of our favorite “Best Ideas” from 2014.1. Affirmative Action should be adapted to accommodate structural racism and America’s modern segregation.By Sheryll Cashin in the Root2. The death penalty is incompatible with...

By The Aspen Institute

Documenting Immigration From Both Sides of the Border

For the past eight years, Kirsten Luce has been documenting immigration issues between the U.S. and Mexico

By Marisa Schwartz Taylor

Thousands Protest Nicaragua Canal Project Over Land-Grab Fears

Entire villages will have to be moved for the new waterway

By Charlie Campbell

Powerful Earthquake Rocks Central America

One fatality but no major damage reported

By Per Liljas

See How Christopher Columbus Got His Own Holiday

The 15th century explorer is known for "discovering" the New World

By Salima Koroma

Photojournalism Daily: Oct. 8, 2014

Photojournalism Links is a compilation of the most interesting photojournalism found on the web, curated by Mikko Takkunen

By Mikko Takkunen

Panama Opens Frank Gehry–Designed Museum

The project has been a long time coming, construction having started in 1999

By Elizabeth Barber

Michael's Journey

More than 57,000 unaccompanied children have crossed America's southern border this year, fleeing violence in search of a new home. This is the story of one of them. By Alex Altman/New Orleans | Aug 7,...

Poll: Most Americans Consider Migrant Kids Refugees

A survey finds bipartisan majorities reject immediate deportation

By Dan Kedmey
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