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Green Card Dates Just Moved Backward: What the Oct. 2026 Visa Bulletin Means for Latinos

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin retrogressed EB-2 and EB-3 dates for Mexico and the world. What Latino green card applicants need to know now.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Healthy young men being struck down by mysterious kidney disease of unknown origins in Texas

Doctors in Texas have reported an increase in cases of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin — or CKDu — which can be fatal

The Independent UK · Sep 21

After snubbing US over trade, Canada PM Carney to meet France's Macron

Macron's visit comes as relations between Washington and its traditional allies have become more strained under Trump. The US president's social media post showed a map of the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean under the American flag, with Saint Pierre and Miquelon and several French…

The Times of India · Sep 20

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Central America is running out of water and food as El Nino kills cattle and wipes out harvests

The region of Central America is grappling with a catastrophic El Niño event that has led to widespread hunger. Farmers are witnessing their crops wither away, while livestock are perishing in the parched Dry Corridor. Families are struggling with severe water shortages and soaring food prices, putting millions at risk…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Which Latin American President Outranks Bukele Now? September Country-By-Country Approval Numbers, Explained

Bukele still tops Central America at 66.2%, but Abinader posted the region's biggest monthly gain and Arévalo dropped to last place, CB Global Data shows.

Latin Times · Sep 15

A 'Supersized' El Niño Is Getting Stronger. The Economic Pain Could Spread Far Beyond The Countries Hit First.

Crop losses are already being reported from Central America to South Asia, while changing rainfall and extreme heat threaten food production, water supplies and energy systems.

International Business Times · Sep 3

Mexico’s Deportation Capital

Tapachula, five miles from Mexico’s border with Guatemala, has become a principal destination for the world’s deportees. And in a cruel twist, even Mexicans expelled from the United States have found themselves there, regrouping after being deported—not home to Mexico—but first to Central America.

Texas Observer · Aug 31

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Hero MotoCorp expands sales network in Central America in collaboration with VELOSA

Hero MotoCorp has expanded its presence in El Salvador by opening a flagship store in San Salvador in partnership with local distributor VELOSA, along with two more outlets in the city.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Banni Grasslands of Kutch: What India's Largest Grassland Holds and What Is Erasing Its Wildlife

A Grassland That Doesn't Look Like OneMost people picture a grassland as something lush and open, rolling green, the kind of place that announces itself. Banni does the opposite. It sits on the northern edge of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, a flat, sun-baked plain that looks, to an…

Times Life · Aug 31

Record July heat in regions home to 900 million people

PARIS — Regions home to around 900 million people experienced their hottest July on record in 2026, including in the Sahel, Central America, France and Spain, according to Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) analysis of Copernicus data.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

Record temperatures swept regions home to 900 million people in July

Regions home to around 900 million people experienced their hottest July on record in 2026, including in the Sahel, Central America, France and Spain, according to analysis of Copernicus data.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10

In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petén to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and transformed the province into a global conservation model

Guatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Biosphere Reserve became Central America's largest tropical forest through sustainable forestry and community management. Today, Guatemala's forest conservation model protects wildlife, supports certified mahogany harvesting, and inspires global climate action. More…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says

A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impacting vulnerable regions. Central America and Southern Africa face the most severe increases in food insecurity. Global food markets are strong, but conflict and crop losses…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages

Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America's most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.

Euronews · Aug 5

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Guatemala evacuates communities after Fuego volcano erupts, in photos

Hundreds of people were evacuated after Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted, sending ash, gas and lava down its slopes. Authorities remain on alert as the volcano, one of Central America's most active, continues to pose a threat to nearby communities.

The Times of India · Aug 4

Watch: Guatemala on high alert as Fuego volcano erupts near capital

Guatemalan authorities declared a nationwide orange alert on Monday evening as Central America's most active volcano erupted, generating pyroclastic flows and prompting the evacuation of nearby villages.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino

The confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean is pondering its position

The Times of India · Jul 30

In 2024, a study assessed peacock bass invasion risk across Neotropical freshwater ecoregions; several remain hotspots for future invasions

A study identified freshwater regions vulnerable to yellow peacock bass invasions. Climate change and dam construction increase suitable habitats for this predatory fish. Southern and northeastern Brazil, and Central America face the highest invasion risks. Preventive conservation efforts are crucial before new species are introduced. Targeted monitoring and management can…

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The Times of India · Jul 25

A dangerous parasite is spreading north through Central America into the US, and its weakness may be a very specific smell

A dangerous parasite is spreading north, prompting urgent research into its specific attractants. Scientists are investigating foul-smelling chemical signals that lure the New World screwworm. This flesh-eating fly lays eggs in open wounds, feeding on living animal flesh. Current traps attract related flies, making detection of the dangerous species difficult.…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Legal logging and soaring saplings: the ‘green islands’ bucking the deforestation trend in central America

In Guatemala’s Maya biosphere reserve local people are making a living from trees at the same time as increasing forest cover, showing nature is best protected by those who depend on it

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Mexico rocked by powerful 7.3 earthquake, tsunami alert issued as tremors rattle Central America. Check viral videos

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Mexico's Chiapas coast on Friday. The powerful tremor triggered a tsunami warning for nearby regions. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or significant damage from the seismic event. Mexico sits on five tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent earthquakes. The country remembers devastating quakes…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Fears of hunger overwhelm a Central American village as El Nino approaches

Villagers in Cunen, Guatemala, confront a severe drought. The looming El Nino weather pattern intensifies fears of widespread hunger. Local farmers struggle as crops fail due to lack of rain. This arid region, part of the Dry Corridor, is vulnerable to climate instability. Reduced support from migrant remittances further complicates…

The Guardian - US · May 28

Guatemala requests US military cooperation against drug trafficking

Central American country says its president spoke with Pete Hegseth to confirm terms of cooperation

Times Pets · May 18

7 Rare Birds That Look Painted by Nature

Nature has created mountains, oceans, forests, and stars.But sometimes, its greatest masterpieces are creatures with wings. Across hidden rainforests, deep jungles, and quiet islands, there are birds so breathtaking that they almost look imaginary. Their feathers shine like gemstones. Their tails flow like silk. Their colors seem too perfect to…

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Weather tracker: Furnace Creek sizzles as snow sweeps Siberia in a week of extremes

Record heat in North and Central America coincides with egg-sized hailstones in eastern China

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