Central America

China, Honduras draft economic agreements

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) -- A Chinese delegation met with officials in Honduras Tuesday to thrash out bilateral economic agreements to…

URGENT: Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits off Pacific coast of Panama: USGS

  A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's Pacific coast on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were…

Dominican Republic: Agents say record cocaine stash found among bananas

Dominican anti-narcotics agents have seized more than two tonnes of cocaine stashed in a shipment of bananas en route from…

Honduras to start diplomatic ties with China, in blow to Taiwan

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) -- Honduras will establish diplomatic ties with China, President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday, a move that would…

Nicaragua frees 222 dissidents in sudden shift, expels them to US

by Eva Rodriguez Lorenzo Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Over 200 detained members of Nicaragua's opposition were freed…

Panama says Iran warships might be allowed through canal

PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) -- Iranian naval ships will be allowed to sail through the Panama Canal as long as…

El Salvador passes law on cryptocurrency transfers

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AFP) -- El Salvador's legislative assembly on Wednesday approved a digital assets law aimed at legally…

Nicaragua bishop who criticized govt charged with conspiracy

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AFP) -- A Nicaraguan bishop who has been a sharp critic of the government of President Daniel Ortega…

Guatemala volcano eruption eases after forcing airport closure

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AFP) -- One of the most active volcanoes in Central America erupted over the weekend, spewing lava…

Twitter prank spurs unexpected scrutiny of insulin prices

Washington, United States (AFP) - A Twitter imposter cost a US pharmaceutical giant billions of dollars, but the viral prank triggered…

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