Central America

Top 10 Affordable Beach Towns in the Caribbean

Tulum, Mexico is the best and most affordable beach town and is one of the top culinary towns in the country.
US’s Bilateral Agreement with Central American Nations is Deporting Some Asylum Seekers to Dangerous Areas

Aslyum Seekers Denied, Must Return to Dangerous Homes

Deported immigrants are brought back to some of their dangerous countries through US Bilateral agreements with Central American countries.
38 Participates in This Year’s Annual Pilgrimage Event: Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants

This Year’s Annual Pilgrimage Event: Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants

38 mothers and loved ones participate in the Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants event. (Photo : Reuters) According to an article published in 2018 by the IOM UN Migration website, every year the Caravana de Madres de Migrantes Desaparecidos or the Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants walk through the streets of Mexico searching for their Mexican children who had disappeared while trying to cross the US-Mexican border.
Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Mexico to Receive Billions in Aid From U.S. to Help Solve Immigration Issues

The United States government is planning to give Mexico billions of dollars to help thwart illegal immigration. Will the new Mexican President make the best of it?

U.S. Undocumented Immigration Stable, Asians and Central Americans Overtake Mexicans for Largest Incoming Population

Misconceptions about undocumented immigration were debunked with the Pew Research Center's newest report. Immigration into the U.S. is declining and the number of Middle Eastern arrivals remains relatively small.

Children Make up Majority of Sex Trafficking Victims in Guatemala

UNICEF reports that children make up more than 50 percent of sex trafficking victims in the Central American country.

The Duggars 2016: 5 Latest Scoops About TLC’s ’19 Kids and Counting’ Stars

In spite of the controversies that plagued their family, the Duggars have continued to make the online world interesting as various updates about them emerged.

Zika Virus Expert Urges Action in Venezuela; Denmark Confirms New Case

The Zika outbreak continues to cause concern around the globe, as an expert decried the lack of information on the virus available in Venezuela. Meanwhile, a Danish hospital confirmed that a tourist had been infected with the disease after visiting southern and central America.

UN Aids US in Filtering Central American Migrants

In light of the recent flow of immigrants coming from Central America to the U.S. borders, authorities were urged to plan out a process asking the United Nations (U.N.) in filtering migrants. The migrants who are from hostile countries will undergo the process in hopes of minimizing the number of those entering the U.S. borders.

Immigration Reform News: John Kerry Announces Plans to Expand Refugee Program

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced in a speech Wednesday plans for the United States to expand the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program to help thousands of Central Americans who have illegally crossed the border in a desperate attempt to escape ongoing violence.

Latin America Affordable Travel Destinations to Watch Out for this Year

Central and South American locations should be part of your list this year as numerous budget friendly accommodations are staring to increase.

ICE Raids Likely to Target Indigenous Immigrants From Central America

The number of indigenous people from Central America migrating illegally to the U.S. is rising. Now, advocacy groups are spreading awareness among these indigenous people on how they can avoid the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from raiding their homes.

6 Killed in Year's First Massacre in Honduras

A mass killing in the central Honduran city of Comayagua left at least six people dead on Jan. 9, and the authorities believe the massacre is probably drug-related.

Obama Administration Seeks Housing for Illegal Minors; Considers Military Bases

In light of yet another surge of undocumented minors entering the U.S. borders from Central America through the southern Mexico borders, the Obama Administration has orchestrated an initial plan to respond to the growing number of unaccompanied children.

US Raids Target Central American Immigrants; Advocates Urge to Keep Doors Closed

In light of the emerging immigration raids by the Obama administration targeting Central American Immigrants who crossed borders seeking political asylum and some juvenile visa, have been asked by consulates, activists and other legal advisers to keep their doors closed for immigration agents.

Central American Nations Agree on Plan to Send Cuban Migrants to the U.S.

Inundated with thousands of Cuban migrants trying to make their ways to the United States, Central American nations have agreed upon a program which will allow Cubans stranded in Costa Rica to reach their U.S destination.

Central Americans Denied Asylum in US Killed Upon Return: Report

A new report published by The Guardian reveals that undocumented immigrants fleeing Central America to seek asylum in the U.S. are being deported and returned to their homes where they face the imminent threat of violence and death.

Guatemela News Today: Runoff Vote Needed to Determine Guatemala's Next President

Guatemala's next president will be determined in a runoff election, after none of the three leading candidates logged the required majority of votes in Sunday's election.

Amid Violence, El Salvador's National Police Defend Hard Line Against Gangs

Despite the surge of violence that continues to rattle El Salvador, the country's National Civil Police (PNC) "will not negotiate nor hold talks with gangs," the force's deputy chief said on Monday.

El Salvador Gangs: Country Marks Highest Homicide Rate Since End of Civil War

Authorities in El Salvador counted 635 homicides in May, making the month the single deadliest since the end of the Central American nation's civil war in 1992.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Central America's 'Instability' Puts US, Neighbors at Risk of Continued Illegal Migration

The Obama administration has proposed pledging $1 billion to address the issues in Central America, specifically the region's security and governance.
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