central america

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 April 19, 2017

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 January 16, 2017

Comedian Wins Guatemalan Presidential Election

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

By Nash Jenkins October 26, 2015

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 April 20, 2015

El Salvador's Murder Toll Hits 10-Year High

The grim tally is now hitting record highs

By David Stout April 7, 2015

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 March 2, 2015

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 Root 2. The death penalty...

By The Aspen Institute December 23, 2014

Thousands Protest Nicaragua Canal Project Over Land-Grab Fears

Entire villages will have to be moved for the new waterway

By Charlie Campbell December 10, 2014

Powerful Earthquake Rocks Central America

One fatality but no major damage reported

By Per Liljas October 14, 2014

See How Christopher Columbus Got His Own Holiday

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

By Salima Koroma October 10, 2014

Panama Opens Frank Gehry–Designed Museum

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

By Elizabeth Barber October 1, 2014

Poll: Most Americans Consider Migrant Kids Refugees

A survey finds bipartisan majorities reject immediate deportation

By Dan Kedmey July 29, 2014

Migrant Girls Share Haunting Stories About Why They Fled

A recent UN report gives haunting accounts from some of the girls who fled

By Joan E. Greve July 25, 2014

Obama Mulling Refugee Status for Honduran Migrants

Administration believes it could be done by executive order

By Denver Nicks July 25, 2014

Pope Francis: Protect Child Migrants to U.S.

Immigrants "continue to be the subject of racist and xenophobic attitudes" said the pontiff, as the U.S. struggles to deal with a wave of unaccompanied child migrants at its southern border

By Mirren Gidda July 15, 2014

Return to Murder City

A chartered flight of minors and mothers deported from the U.S. landed on Monday in San Pedro Sula, said to be the world's murder capital

By Ioan Grillo / San Pedro Sula July 15, 2014

Obama Seeks $4 Billion Nod for Immigration Crisis

The President declined Governor Perry's request that he visit the border while in Texas: "I'm not interested in photo ops. I'm interested in solving a problem"

By Zeke J Miller July 9, 2014

Obama Trip Sets Stage for Immigration Alamo

Governor Perry, who has been sharply critical of the administration response to a wave of child migrants on the border, declined to meet the president on arrival

By Denver Nicks July 8, 2014

The Quandary of Child Migrants

A request for funding could lead Republicans to demand concessions

By Michael Scherer July 8, 2014

Crime Drives Honduran Trek

In a crowded, run-down emergency room in San Pedro Sula, the reason why so many children are fleeing Honduras for the dangerous trek to the U.S. is easy to find. A 17-year-old boy lies in...

By NBC News July 7, 2014

Obama Seeks Stronger Border

Obama Administration will ask for funding to combat surge in unaccompanied minors from Central America attempting to cross the border

By Nolan Feeney June 29, 2014

central america

President Trump Threatens to Cut Off Foreign Aid Over Migrant Caravan

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

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

The Lonely Fight to Protect Refugees Fleeing Central America