INSANE: 12 - The Real Truth

Violence to spur more migration from Mexico, Central America -Red Cross

Waves of migration through Mexico and Central America, and people who go missing will increase in 2022 due to high levels of violence in the region, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Mexico criticizes U.S. for prioritizing Ukraine aid over Central America

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized the United States on Tuesday for its swift action to approve aid to Ukraine even as investment in Central America is stalled over "bureaucracy."

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022

Prince William, Kate try to boost UK bonds on Caribbean trip

Prince William and Kate are embarking on a tour to Central America and the Caribbean, even as some countries in the region mull cutting ties to the British monarchy

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022

In Latin America's new Cold War, will China lift up autocrats?

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's president and the Chinese ambassador traded flatteries this month as they broke ground on a new national library, one of a slew of gifts China has promised this small mountainous nation as part of its vigorous quest to gain influence across Central America.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2022

Once celebrated by American leaders, former Honduran president now sought on US drug charges

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — For years, U.S. officials faced an uncomfortable dilemma: The president of Honduras was one of Washington’s top allies in Central America — but evidence was mounting that he was also a drug trafficker.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2022

Ex-president arrested in Honduras as US requests extradition on drugs charges

Juan Orlando Hernández, once a key US ally in Central America, handcuffed and taken away in Tegucigalpa

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2022

Hours out of office, Honduras ex-president gains immunity through regional post

Outgoing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who has been accused in U.S. court hearings of aiding drug traffickers, on Thursday was sworn in as a member of the Central American parliament, giving him immunity from prosecution in the region.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2022

Harris’ Honduras trip returns focus to migration struggles

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has sought to address endemic violence and corruption fueling migration from Central America by bolstering government reforms in the region and combating poverty with private investment.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022

Guatemala asks other countries to stay out of attorney general election

Guatemala asked a group of international donors, including the United States and United Kingdom, to avoid meddling in its election for attorney general, a powerful anti-corruption office in the Central American nation.

Reuters · Jan 23, 2022

Kamala Harris headed to Honduras for inauguration of country’s president

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro in Honduras next week, the White House said Tuesday, signaling a potential shift in relations with the Central American country as Harris continues efforts to deter migration.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2022