Martinelli brothers’ parliamentary candidacy could take Odebrecht case to Panama’s Supreme Court
The Central American Parliament (Parlacen) is reviewing a request from two sons of former Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli.
August 11, 2023Section
Central America
Haitians march against rising gang violence: demand for more security in Port-au-Prince
Thousands of Haitians marched through the streets of Port-au-Prince on Monday, voicing their concerns about rising insecurity due to armed...
August 7, 2023
Annual inflation rate in Honduras at 5.15% in July, the lowest in 19 months
In July, Honduras saw an annual inflation rate of 5.15%, the lowest in 19 months, as reported by the country's...
August 4, 2023
Costa Rica’s public prosecutor’s office investigates President Rodrigo Chaves for influence peddling
The Prosecution Office of Costa Rica has initiated an investigation into President Rodrigo Chaves and several government members over alleged...
August 3, 2023
Guatemalan presidential candidate presents anti-corruption plan
Guatemalan presidential candidate, Bernardo Arévalo de León, announced an anti-corruption plan he intends to implement if he wins the election...
August 3, 2023
Jamaica, known for its high murder rate, records drop in homicides in first half of 2023
Find out the latest crime rate and murder statistics in Jamaica in 2023. Learn how many murders occur in Jamaica...
August 1, 2023
U.S. empowers Kenya to determine multinational force needs for Haiti
The United States has delegated to Kenya the responsibility of defining the needs of the multinational force that will be...
August 1, 2023
El Salvador reports safest month in the country’s history
President Nayib Bukele announced that July was the safest month in El Salvador's history, with the country's homicide rate at...
August 1, 2023
Record number of migrants crossed Panama’s jungle in 2023 en route to U.S.
Over 248,000 migrants have journeyed through Panama's Darien Jungle, a wilderness region bordering Colombia, in 2023, surpassing the total number...
August 1, 2023