Central America
Vigil to demand freedom for political prisoners in Nicaragua
A man holds the Nicaraguan national flag during a vigil to demand the release of alleged political prisoners, in Managua, Nicaragua. The…
The US bans former Cuban President Raul Castro from entry
The State Department banned travel to the US by Cuban Communist Party head and former President Raul Castro, the younger brother of…
Photo Story: Celebrations of 80 years of Batman in Mexico City
A boy dressed as Batman look up as hundreds of people meet to observe the 'Bat Signal', as part of the celebrations…
Photo Story: Rain cause by Tropical Storm Lorena hit Mexico
Cars pass travel along a flooded street after heavy rain, cause by Tropical Storm Lorena hit the area, in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico.…
‘Lorena’ strengthens into hurricane off coast of Mexico
Storm Lorena became a category one hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said, as heavy rains and…
Photo Story: Mexico City from above
Aerial view of Mexico City as military planes flying over the Mexican capital during the 209th anniversary of the Independence of Mexico…
Photo Story: Mexico celebrates Independence Day
Fireworks lit up the sky as thousands of people congregate on the Zocalo esplanade during the traditional Grito de Dolores (Cry of…
Guatemala approves state of siege declaration
Guatemala’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to approve a temporary state of siege in six northeastern provinces, a measure designed to tighten security after…
Former first lady of Honduras sentenced to 58 years in jail
The former first lady of Honduras Rosa Elena Bonilla, wife of ex-president Porfirio Lobo, was sentenced to 58 years in jail on…
IOM launches five campaigns to prevent irregular migration in Central America
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is currently launching five campaigns to prevent the risks of irregular migration and encourage informed decision…
Photo Story: Tropical Storm Ivo wreaks havoc in Monterrey, Mexico
Vehicles sit in water after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ivo hit Monterrey in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The phenomenon…
Another Mexican journalist killed
A Mexican journalist was found dead with stab wounds, adding to a growing list of reporter deaths in one of the world’s…