Central America and the Caribbean

Haiti: Gangs continue to defy the State

Published on: July 7, 2025
08:24

Port-au-Prince, July 7 (Prensa Latina) The coalition of nearly 10 gangs called Viv Ansanm in Haiti continues to expand in an open confrontation to state power.

Guatemala: More than 865,000 children work in homes and streets

Published on: July 3, 2025
14:45

Guatemala City, 3 Jul (Latin Press) More than 865,000 children in Guatemala work at home and on the streets without any remuneration, local media reported today taking into account an official report presented here.

Nicaragua reports external debt reduction in first quarter of 2025

Published on: July 3, 2025
11:46

Managua, July 3 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's total external debt (public and private) decreased by $3.2 million (-0,02%) eqaul to December 2024 balance, according to a report from the Central Bank.

Erick makes landfall in Mexico as a category 3 hurricane

Published on: June 19, 2025
09:44

Mexico City, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Erick made landfall at 05:30 local time today over the west of the state of Oaxaca as a powerful category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, the National Meteorological Service of Mexico reported

International Film Festival in Guadalajara concludes in Mexico

Published on: June 15, 2025
08:35

Mexico City, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The Guadalajara International Film Festival concluded its 40th edition in Mexico after a week of screenings solidifying it as one of the most relevant spaces for the diffusion of Ibero-American films.

Costa Rican government favors press abuse

Published on: June 5, 2025
08:17

San José, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The Costa Rican government issued a ruling against journalists' complaints of press freedom violations.

Dominican economic and social council to address crisis in Haiti

Published on: June 5, 2025
08:05

Santo Domingo, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Economic and Social Council (CES) will meet to reach consensus on state policies regarding the situation in Haiti, the body announced.

Nicaragua regrets death of Cuban revolutionary Osmany Cienfuegos

Published on: May 18, 2025
09:59

Managua, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua regretted the death Cuban fighter Osmany Cienfuegos Gorriarán, at the age of 95, and highlighted his role as a militant and leader of the Revolution.

Saint Kitts government promotes water security

Published on: April 15, 2025
08:53

Basseterre, April 15 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew, is leading efforts to promote a strategy to ensure water security in the Caribbean nation.

Guatemala has received over 11,000 migrants since last January

Published on: April 15, 2025
08:31

Guatemala City, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala continues to welcome its migrants with specific protocols. Since last January, 11,174 migrants have arrived in the country from the United States and Mexico.

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