Panama Canal Needs New Water Source
The Panama Canal faces a water shortage and Ricaurte Vásquez, its head, says an extra freshwater source is essential.
September 13, 2023Section
Central America
Guatemala’s President-Elect Calls for Legal Chiefs to Resign
Guatemala's President-Elect Calls for Legal Chiefs to. Expert guatemala politics analysis and reporting from The Rio Times.
September 13, 2023
El Salvador’s Prisoners Triple, Tops U.S. Rates
El Salvador now has about 100,000 prisoners, says the Security Ministry. This spike follows President Nayib Bukele's steps against gangs.
September 12, 2023
El Salvador Sees 35% Tourist Boost in Eight Months
The Tourism Minister announced a 35% hike in visitors to El Salvador this year. Over 2.1 million people visited in...
September 12, 2023
Abinader Aims to Prevent Full Haiti Border Shutdown
In the latest Dominican news, Dominican President Luis Abinader hopes for a peaceful fix to a border issue with Haiti.
September 11, 2023
Honduras Approves US$16.4 Billion Budget for 2024
In the latest news, Honduran government okayed a 2024 budget of 406 billion lempiras (US$16.4 billion). Finance Minister Rixi Moncada...
September 9, 2023
Moody’s Warns El Salvador’s Debt Plan Puts Local Banks at Risk
In the latest news, Moody's says a plan to refinance El Salvador's US$2.7 billion domestic debt is risky for local...
September 9, 2023
El Salvador’s top election body has set the 2024 general elections
El Salvador's top election body has set the 2024 general elections. The Electoral Court says a fair and lawful vote...
September 7, 2023Guatemala election court confirmed Arévalo as next president
Guatemala election court confirmed Arévalo as next. Expert guatemala politics analysis and reporting from The Rio Times.
September 6, 2023