Tag: Central America
More than 100 LGBTQ candidates compete in Mexican election
MEXICO CITY — For years, transgender activist Roshell Terranova protested in the streets and knocked on the doors of Mexico’s Congress to make the...
Nicaragua police seek arrest of government opponent
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaraguan police on Wednesday raided the home of Cristiana Chamorro, a potential presidential candidate and daughter of former President Violeta Barrios...
Texas push to close shelters for migrant kids alarms groups
AUSTIN, Texas — A move by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to shutter more than 50 shelters housing about 4,000 migrant children could seriously disrupt...
US beats Nicaragua to open 2nd chance at Olympic baseball
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in a two-run first inning, St. Louis prospect Matthew Liberatore pitched one-run...
UK magnate’s daughter-in-law charged in killing in Belize
MEXICO CITY — The daughter-in-law of a politically influential British magnate was charged Monday in Belize with manslaughter by negligence in the shooting death...
Tropical storm strengthens off Mexico, but no threat to land
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Blanca, the second named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, has gained some strength while staying far off...
US formally ends policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday formally ended a Trump-era immigration policy that forced asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S....
All-military ticket draws attention before Mexico elections
MEXICO CITY — A group of retired military personnel have created an all-military ticket to contend in Sunday’s elections for a host of public...
More US citizens apprehended for moving drugs over border
PHOENIX — An increasing number of American citizens have been apprehended as they have tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. since the...
Mexico report suggests child sex abuse ring at some schools
MEXICO CITY — A study published by a children’s rights group in Mexico Monday suggests there has been a disturbing pattern at as many...