Central America and the Caribbean

Guatemala Police Captured Almost 400 People Last Week

Published on: January 12, 2025
12:12

Guatemala City, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Civil Police (PNC) of Guatemala reported today the capture of 358 people in the last week within the Government's Plan to impact delinquency and organized crime.

Over 320 aftershocks after 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico

Published on: January 12, 2025
11:55

Mexico City, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Seismological Service of Mexico reported today on the registration of 329 aftershocks after the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in today´s early morning in Coalcomán, in the western state of Michoacán.

Mexican authorities launch voluntary disarmament program

Published on: January 10, 2025
09:47

Mexico City, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Mexican authorities will begin the strategy "Yes to disarmament, yes to peace" at the Basilica of Guadalupe in the capital, with the goal of exchanging firearms and ammunition for cash.

Intentional homicides decrease during Sheinbaum’s administration

Published on: January 9, 2025
14:30

Mexico City, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Mexican authorities today reported a 16.3 percent decrease in the incidence of intentional homicide between September and December 2024, during the first 100 days of the current government.

Migration; a burning point in El Salvador

Published on: January 9, 2025
12:15

San Salvador, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) The fact that for Salvadorans the migration issue is among the policy priorities of Donald Trump's government today creates expectations, assessments and questions.

Panamanians remember patriotic gesture for their sovereignty in 1964

Published on: January 9, 2025
12:14

Panama City, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Various events mark Martyrs' Day today, in tribute to the Panamanian students who 61 years ago with their blood demanded to raise the flag in the Canal Zone, then in American hands.

Mexican President supports compatriots in Los Angeles due to fires

Published on: January 9, 2025
12:12

Mexico City, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed today her solidarity and support to compatriots in the American city of Los Angeles, due to the forest fires that have occurred there.

Haitian police fight gangs on several fronts

Published on: January 9, 2025
11:13

Port-au-Prince, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) The National Police of Haiti (PNH) is fighting the gangs on several fronts, with a series of operations aimed at putting an end to the actions of the bandits that terrorize the population.

Lack of Canadian commitment denounced in Haiti

Published on: January 9, 2025
10:59

Port-au-Prince, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe denounced Canada's lack of commitment with the nation, submerged today in a sea of violence led by armed gangs.

Mexican government to present 2024 security results

Published on: January 9, 2025
07:48

Mexico City, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) According to President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican authorities will soon present the security strategy implemented by the government in 2024.

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