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Nicaragua Withdraws from UN Refugee Agency, Deepening International Isolation

The Nicaraguan government, under Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, has withdrawn from the UN Refugee Agency (ACNUR), adding to its recent isolation from six other international organizations, including UNESCO, following the latter's award to La Prensa newspaper. This action reflects the regime's su...

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DEA to Withdraw from Nicaragua in 2025 Amidst Drug Trafficking Concerns

The U.S. DEA will withdraw from Nicaragua in 2025 due to a lack of cooperation from the Nicaraguan government in combating drug trafficking, highlighting strained bilateral relations and questioning the effectiveness of Nicaragua's self-proclaimed 'wall of containment' strategy.

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Trump's budget cuts threaten hurricane preparedness in the Americas

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicted to have 13–19 storms (6–10 hurricanes), will be impacted by reduced funding to NOAA and USAID under the Trump administration, affecting hurricane monitoring and disaster preparedness across the Americas.

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Bukele's Six Years: Crackdown on Gangs Brings Security, but at What Cost?"

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's six years in office have seen a dramatic drop in gang violence following the arrest of around 87,000 people, but this has been met with criticism over human rights abuses, including the detention of journalists and activists, and a 30% tax on foreign NGO donati...

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""Journalism and Literature: A Blurred Line""

""Three renowned writers and journalists—Alma Guillermoprieto, Jorge Volpi, and Sergio Ramírez—discussed the similarities between journalism and literature at the Centroamérica Cuenta festival in Guatemala City on Friday, concluding that both genres use reality as their foundation, with the author's...

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US Offers $1,000 to Undocumented Migrants for Self-Deportation

The US government offers undocumented migrants $1,000 and travel assistance for self-deportation, claiming it costs less than forced removals; however, critics call it cruel and misleading due to the lack of information regarding future re-entry.

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Death of Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Underscores Nicaragua's Authoritarian Turn

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Nicaragua's first democratically elected female president, died at 95 in Costa Rica; her presidency (1990-1997) brought peace after a brutal civil war, but her death comes amid a resurgence of authoritarianism under Daniel Ortega.

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Fuego Volcano Erupts, Prompting Evacuations in Guatemala

On June 5th, 2025, at least 330 people were evacuated in Guatemala due to the eruption of the Fuego volcano, prompting an orange alert. The eruption produced ash plumes over 5,000 meters high and pyroclastic flows, causing road closures near Antigua, a major tourist site.

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Bukele Defends Authoritarian Rule Amidst International Condemnation

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, exceeding constitutional term limits, delivered an 80-minute televised address attacking critics while boasting of security improvements, despite concerns about authoritarianism and human rights violations, while maintaining high approval ratings.

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El Salvador's Foreign Agent Law Mirrors Authoritarian Trends

El Salvador passed a law regulating foreign agents, mirroring similar legislation in Nicaragua and Venezuela, requiring a 30% tax on NGOs and potentially stifling human rights organizations and independent media.

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Costa Rica's Democratic Decline and Central America's Integration Challenges

Former Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís discusses the democratic backsliding in his country under President Rodrigo Chaves, the challenges of regional integration in Central America, and the crisis of migration, particularly criticizing the lack of unity among Central American governments ...

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El Salvador: Secret Release of Gang Leader Exposes Bukele's Alleged Pact

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele secretly released gang leader Carlos Cartagena López, aka Charli, who detailed their pact in an interview with El Faro, revealing gang support for Bukele's rise to power in exchange for favors, undermining his public anti-gang image and raising serious concerns a...

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