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Central-America

South American states join forces against Chinese fishing threat
World 5 years ago

South American states join forces against Chinese fishing threat

Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru threatened measures "to prevent, discourage and jointly confront" illegal fishing near their exclusive economic zones in the Pacific.
Three dead as Category 2 hurricane Eta batters Nicaragua
World 5 years ago

Three dead as Category 2 hurricane Eta batters Nicaragua

The hurricane, which dropped from a Category 4 storm earlier in the day as it moved inland, hammered impoverished indigenous communities along the coast and caused heavy rains throughout much of Central America.
Central America braces as Hurricane Eta builds to Category 4
World 5 years ago

Central America braces as Hurricane Eta builds to Category 4

The hurricane was packing winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) an hour as it barrelled across the Caribbean towards landfall northeast of the Nicaraguan coastal city of Bilwi, the US National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Amanda death toll rises to 26 in Central America
World 5 years ago

Tropical Storm Amanda death toll rises to 26 in Central America

The death toll from Tropical Storm Amanda in Central America rose to 26 even as a new storm was forming in the Gulf of Mexico, reports said on Tuesday.
Storm Amanda leaves at least 18 dead in Central America
World 5 years ago

Storm Amanda leaves at least 18 dead in Central America

Emergency workers were searching for seven people still missing Monday as El Salvador and its Central American neighbors picked through the destruction after the first named Pacific storm of the year left at least 18 people dead.
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica
World 5 years ago

Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica

Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.
Costa Rica legalizes same-sex marriage in first for Central America
World 5 years ago

Costa Rica legalizes same-sex marriage in first for Central America

Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage on Tuesday, becoming the first Central American country to do so, as a court ruling came into force at midnight.
Panama confirms first coronavirus case after woman showed symptoms
World 6 years ago

Panama confirms first coronavirus case after woman showed symptoms

The unnamed women had traveled from Spain and upon arriving to Panama on Monday sought hospital care for fever and a cough.
US tourist is Costa Rica's first coronavirus case
World 6 years ago

US tourist is Costa Rica's first coronavirus case

The woman is currently "in strict isolation" in a hotel in the capital San Jose with her husband -- who Salas said had contact with people in New York who had tested positive for the virus.
In 21st century, threats 'from all sides' for Latin America's original languages
Art & Culture 6 years ago

In 21st century, threats 'from all sides' for Latin America's original languages

Racism with globalization and technology threaten with extinction some 170 languages, including the 381-speaker Kumiai, which remains at risk despite efforts by governments and civil society organizations since the mid-20th century.
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