Guatemala’s Top Court Frees Imprisoned Journalist After 1,295 Days
The Zamora court win at Guatemala's Supreme Court ends 1,295 days of detention after judges ruled three return-to-prison resolutions illegal.
May 4, 2026Section
Central America
Latin American Pulse for Monday, May 4, 2026
Ecuador Curfew Begins Tonight — Nine Provinces Including Quito and Guayaquil Locked Down Until May 18 — Trump Insists on...
May 4, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Thursday, May 1, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Mercosul-EU trade deal enters force today. Mexico GDP contracts 0.8%. Senate rejects Lula's STF nominee. Paraguay visits...
May 1, 2026
Cuba Economy Set to Contract 7% as Díaz-Canel Courts U.S.
The Cuba economy faces a 7.2% GDP contraction in 2026 per the IMF, a 23% cumulative decline since 2019. Díaz-Canel...
April 30, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, April 30, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Copom cuts Selic to 14.50%, Powell's last Fed meeting holds. Adorni tells Congress he won't resign as...
April 30, 2026
Haiti and DR Reopen Airspace on May 1 After Two Years
Haiti DR flights resume May 1 after a two-year shutdown. Cap-Haitien connects to three Dominican airports. UN welcomes humanitarian access...
April 29, 2026
U.S. and 5 Allies Warn China Over Panama Ship Detentions
Six nations warn Beijing over Panama ships China detained in March. Rubio leads joint statement after 91 vessels held at...
April 29, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, April 29, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Adorni faces Congress on wealth scandal. Copom decides Selic today. Colombia hits 48 massacres. World Bank warns...
April 29, 2026
Panama Canal Oil Traffic Hits 4-Year High on Hormuz Crisis
US oil cargoes topped 200,000 bpd in April 2026—near a 4-year high—as Asian refineries ditch Middle East crude. Crossing slots...
April 28, 2026