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Costa Rica: From Peaceful Haven to Drug Transit Hub
Despite its historical image as the "Switzerland of Central America," Costa Rica is now recognized by the U.S. government as a major drug transit and production route, a designation that reflects a shift in the country's security landscape.
Costa Rica: From Peaceful Haven to Drug Transit Hub
Despite its historical image as the "Switzerland of Central America," Costa Rica is now recognized by the U.S. government as a major drug transit and production route, a designation that reflects a shift in the country's security landscape.
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24% Bias Score
Outbreak of New World Screwworm in Central America
An uncontrolled outbreak of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is affecting livestock and humans in Central America, causing significant economic losses and health concerns.
Outbreak of New World Screwworm in Central America
An uncontrolled outbreak of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is affecting livestock and humans in Central America, causing significant economic losses and health concerns.
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16% Bias Score
Costa Rican President Faces Congressional Immunity Vote Amidst Corruption Allegations
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves faces a congressional vote to lift his immunity from prosecution for alleged corruption, involving a $32,000 payment to an associate, with the Supreme Court initiating the investigation based on accusations of misuse of public funds.
Costa Rican President Faces Congressional Immunity Vote Amidst Corruption Allegations
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves faces a congressional vote to lift his immunity from prosecution for alleged corruption, involving a $32,000 payment to an associate, with the Supreme Court initiating the investigation based on accusations of misuse of public funds.
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64% Bias Score
Mexico, Guatemala to Extend Maya Train to Central America
Mexico and Guatemala will jointly negotiate with Belize to extend the Maya Train, a successful Mexican infrastructure project with over 1.5 million passengers since December 2023, into Central America, prioritizing environmental sustainability and using existing transport routes.
Mexico, Guatemala to Extend Maya Train to Central America
Mexico and Guatemala will jointly negotiate with Belize to extend the Maya Train, a successful Mexican infrastructure project with over 1.5 million passengers since December 2023, into Central America, prioritizing environmental sustainability and using existing transport routes.
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40% Bias Score
Mexican Migrant Activist Arrested, Halting Planned March
Mexican migrant activist Luis García Villagrán was arrested in Tapachula, Chiapas on August 5th, 2025, on charges of organized crime, halting a planned migrant march to Mexico City and causing fear among hundreds of migrants.
Mexican Migrant Activist Arrested, Halting Planned March
Mexican migrant activist Luis García Villagrán was arrested in Tapachula, Chiapas on August 5th, 2025, on charges of organized crime, halting a planned migrant march to Mexico City and causing fear among hundreds of migrants.
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40% Bias Score
El Salvador Eliminates Parlacen Deputies, Begins Exit from Regional Body
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional amendment on July 31, 2025, eliminating the recognition of Central American Parliament (Parlacen) deputies to save approximately $1.7 million annually, citing concerns about corruption and inefficiency. The ruling party justified the decis...
El Salvador Eliminates Parlacen Deputies, Begins Exit from Regional Body
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional amendment on July 31, 2025, eliminating the recognition of Central American Parliament (Parlacen) deputies to save approximately $1.7 million annually, citing concerns about corruption and inefficiency. The ruling party justified the decis...
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48% Bias Score
Central American Investment Surge in Colombia Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Amidst a 24% drop in foreign investment in the first half of 2025, Central American companies are significantly investing in Colombia, acquiring major firms like the potential Postobón takeover by Central America Bottling Corporation, reflecting a regional investment trend.
Central American Investment Surge in Colombia Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Amidst a 24% drop in foreign investment in the first half of 2025, Central American companies are significantly investing in Colombia, acquiring major firms like the potential Postobón takeover by Central America Bottling Corporation, reflecting a regional investment trend.
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16% Bias Score
First US Case of Travel-Related New World Screwworm
A Maryland resident contracted a travel-associated New World screwworm infection after returning from El Salvador; this is the first such US case linked to a Central American outbreak that began in early 2023, prompting a US government response involving sterile fly production and enhanced surveilla...
First US Case of Travel-Related New World Screwworm
A Maryland resident contracted a travel-associated New World screwworm infection after returning from El Salvador; this is the first such US case linked to a Central American outbreak that began in early 2023, prompting a US government response involving sterile fly production and enhanced surveilla...
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36% Bias Score
Appeals Court Halts Protection for Thousands of Migrants
A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration, halting temporary protected status for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal, enabling the potential deportation of 7,000 Nepalese migrants and jeopardizing the status of thousands more from Honduras and Nicaragua by September 8th...
Appeals Court Halts Protection for Thousands of Migrants
A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration, halting temporary protected status for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal, enabling the potential deportation of 7,000 Nepalese migrants and jeopardizing the status of thousands more from Honduras and Nicaragua by September 8th...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Gains Strategic Foothold in Nicaragua, Raising Geopolitical Tensions
Nicaragua has authorized the presence of Russian military personnel, ships, and aircraft, granting Russia significant military access near the US border. This partnership, characterized by Nicaragua's suppression of dissent, raises geopolitical concerns about intelligence gathering, regional destabi...
Russia Gains Strategic Foothold in Nicaragua, Raising Geopolitical Tensions
Nicaragua has authorized the presence of Russian military personnel, ships, and aircraft, granting Russia significant military access near the US border. This partnership, characterized by Nicaragua's suppression of dissent, raises geopolitical concerns about intelligence gathering, regional destabi...
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64% Bias Score
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Reelection
El Salvador's legislature approved constitutional amendments enabling indefinite presidential reelection and six-year terms, eliminating the second round of elections, following President Bukele's controversial reelection last year despite constitutional bans.
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Reelection
El Salvador's legislature approved constitutional amendments enabling indefinite presidential reelection and six-year terms, eliminating the second round of elections, following President Bukele's controversial reelection last year despite constitutional bans.
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56% Bias Score
El Salvador Eliminates Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Bukele's Indefinite Re-election
El Salvador's legislature passed a constitutional amendment eliminating presidential term limits, enabling President Nayib Bukele's indefinite re-election, despite criticism from human rights organizations regarding his strong-arm tactics against gangs and political opponents.
El Salvador Eliminates Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Bukele's Indefinite Re-election
El Salvador's legislature passed a constitutional amendment eliminating presidential term limits, enabling President Nayib Bukele's indefinite re-election, despite criticism from human rights organizations regarding his strong-arm tactics against gangs and political opponents.
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56% Bias Score
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