🎙️Guatemala receives its first shipment of U.S. weapons, a Spanish reality TV show clashes with Honduran Garifunas, and El Salvador holds a deportee without criminal charges. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
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An electoral crackdown by Ortega and Murillo shows friction in the international community and Nicaraguan opposition — including on what they want from the U.S., which will make a multilateral push in the coming weeks, reports @iamleyri beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Nicaragua’s Latest Electoral Crackdown Leaves Region Looking for Answers
An electoral crackdown by Ortega and Murillo shows friction in the international community and Nicaraguan opposition — including on what they want from the U.S., which will make a multilateral push…
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Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties haven’t garnered even three percent of expected votes. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Bukele Seeks Third Term in February Facing No Opposition
Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties…
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Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano is detained by ICE despite his asylum case, adding to the list of exiles arrested under the Trump administration. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: Stripped of Nationality in Nicaragua, Then Detained by ICE
In Florida, Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano is detained by ICE despite his asylum case. In Costa Rica, an exiled Nicaraguan campesino survives an assassination attempt. In Panama, police admit to…
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The Bukele government said they imprisoned a man deported from Texas citing “sovereign cooperation.” They asked that an international order protecting his rights be withdrawn, despite their own admission that they are holding him without criminal charges. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Man Deported from Texas Faces No Criminal Charges in El Salvador but Remains in Prison
The Bukele government said they imprisoned a man deported from Texas citing “sovereign cooperation.” They asked that an international order protecting his rights be withdrawn, despite their own…
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🎙️In Florida, Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano is detained by ICE despite his asylum case. In Costa Rica, an exiled Nicaraguan campesino survives an assassination attempt. In Panama, police admit to infiltrating unionists and social movements. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
The Bukele government said they imprisoned a man deported from Texas citing “sovereign cooperation.” They asked that an international order protecting his rights be withdrawn, despite their own admission to holding him without criminal charges. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Man Deported from Texas Faces No Criminal Charges in El Salvador but Remains in Prison
The Bukele government said they imprisoned a man deported from Texas citing “sovereign cooperation.” They asked that an international order protecting his rights be withdrawn, despite their own admiss...
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🎙️ As extreme climate hits Central American crops, countries issue alerts and states of emergency while Nicaragua declares that the effects will be “limited.” beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: El Niño Drought Devastates Central America
While Central America issues alerts for El Niño, Nicaragua declares “limited” effects. Bukele approaches elections facing little opposition. Costa Rica’s president moves to slash the budget of its…
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When the Ortega-Murillo regime expelled dozens of Nicaraguan political prisoners to Guatemala in September 2024, many were resettled in the U.S. or Spain. One group, denied U.S. resettlement, lives in miserable conditions in Guatemala. #efPhoto beta.elfaro.net/en/ef-photo-...
🎙️ TPS for El Salvador was set to expire last week, but DHS temporarily extended protections from deportation until a final decision is made “at the appropriate time.” beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: Trump Stalls on TPS Decision for El Salvador
DHS extends TPS for El Salvador until a final decision is made “at the appropriate time.” U.S. contractors will seek to collect immigration fines from deportees. Stateless former Nicaraguan political…
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Are you a resident of San Francisco, CA? Are you from Central America? Listen to our weekly podcast Central America in Minutes on @kpfaradio. 📻️ beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
🎙️ The U.S. deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras. Trump uses travel visas to punish critics and reward allies. A former advisor to the president of Honduras is arrested in Bolivia on charges of attempted femicide. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: U.S. Deports Mexican Nationals to Central America
The U.S. deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras. Trump uses travel visas to punish critics and reward allies. A former advisor to the president of Honduras is arrested in Bolivia on…
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In its bid to implement artificial intelligence across public services, the government of El Salvador chose a company run by a pharmaceutical entrepreneur and close friend to the Bukele family to supply the government’s A.I. telemedicine service. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Bukele’s Close Friend Wins Contract in A.I. Health Experiment
In its bid to implement artificial intelligence across public services, the government of El Salvador chose a company run by a pharmaceutical entrepreneur and close friend to the Bukele family to…
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Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties haven’t garnered even three percent of expected votes. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Bukele Seeks Third Term in February Facing No Opposition
Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties…
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When the Nicaraguan regime expelled dozens of political prisoners to Guatemala in September 2024, many were resettled in the U.S. or Spain. One group, denied U.S. resettlement, lives in miserable conditions in Guatemala. #efPhoto by Carlos Barrera. beta.elfaro.net/en/ef-photo-...
Exiled in Guatemala, Stateless Nicaraguans Live in Misery
When the Ortega-Murillo regime expelled dozens of Nicaraguan political prisoners to Guatemala in September 2024, many were resettled in the U.S. or Spain. One group, denied U.S. resettlement, lives…
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🎙️As extreme climate hits Central American crops, countries issue alerts and states of emergency while Nicaragua declares that the effects will be “limited.” beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: El Niño Drought Devastates Central America
While Central America issues alerts for El Niño, Nicaragua declares “limited” effects. Bukele approaches elections facing little opposition. Costa Rica’s president moves to slash the budget of its chi...
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🎙️While Central America issues alerts for El Niño, Nicaragua declares “limited” effects. Bukele approaches elections facing little opposition. Costa Rica’s president moves to slash the budget of its chief criminal investigation agency. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
🎙️ U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touts military cooperation with Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala, but tip-toes around ties to El Salvador, despite reports of logistical support for U.S. boat strikes. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: United States Tip-toes Around Military Cooperation with El Salvador
The U.S. touts military ties with Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala, but tip-toes around El Salvador. Honduras calls the end of TPS a “humanitarian crisis.” El Salvador arrests a gang leader whom…
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Pacifica Network’s flagship station will now broadcast our weekly newscast, Central America in Minutes, in California. All Pacifica affiliates can air our newscast on their own programs. 🎙️ 📻️ beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
🎙️ In the last year, in its push for countries to receive third-country nationals, the U.S. deported over 2,000 Mexicans to Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: U.S. Deports Mexican Nationals to Central America
The U.S. deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras. Trump uses travel visas to punish critics and reward allies. A former advisor to the president of Honduras is arrested in Bolivia on…
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When the Nicaraguan regime expelled dozens of political prisoners to Guatemala in September 2024, many were resettled in the U.S. or Spain. One group, denied U.S. resettlement, lives in miserable conditions in Guatemala. #efPhoto beta.elfaro.net/en/ef-photo-...
Exiled in Guatemala, Stateless Nicaraguans Live in Misery
When the Ortega-Murillo regime expelled dozens of Nicaraguan political prisoners to Guatemala in September 2024, many were resettled in the U.S. or Spain. One group, denied U.S. resettlement, lives in...
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🎙️The U.S. deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras. Trump uses travel visas to punish critics and reward allies. A former advisor to the president of Honduras is arrested in Bolivia on charges of attempted femicide. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: U.S. Deports Mexican Nationals to Central America
The U.S. deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras. Trump uses travel visas to punish critics and reward allies. A former advisor to the president of Honduras is arrested in Bolivia on…
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Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties haven’t garnered even three percent of expected votes. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Bukele Seeks Third Term in February Facing No Opposition
Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties…
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Pacifica Network’s flagship station @kpfaradio will now broadcast our weekly newscast, Central America in Minutes, in California. Listen our new episode tonight at 6pm PT 📻️ beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
El Faro English Partners with Pacifica Network to Air on Local Radio Across the U.S.
As the next step in El Faro’s commitment to independent, bilingual, cross-border journalism, our podcast Central America in Minutes is now syndicated on Pacifica Network community radio stations…
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🎙️The U.S. deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras. Trump uses travel visas to punish critics and reward allies. A former advisor to the president of Honduras is arrested in Bolivia on charges of attempted femicide. #CentralAmericaInMinutes beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties haven’t garnered even three percent of expected votes. beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Bukele Seeks Third Term in February Facing No Opposition
Nayib Bukele, an all-powerful president known for his marketing chops, quietly launched his bid for a third term. Only two opposition candidates have stepped forward, but together their parties haven’...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touts military cooperation with Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala, but tip-toes around ties to El Salvador, despite reports of logistical support for U.S. boat strikes. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: United States Tip-toes Around Military Cooperation with El Salvador
The U.S. touts military ties with Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala, but tip-toes around El Salvador. Honduras calls the end of TPS a “humanitarian crisis.” El Salvador arrests a gang leader whom…
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Are you a resident of San Francisco, CA? Are you from Central America? Listen to our weekly podcast Central America in Minutes on @kpfaradio. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Seven months before the elections in El Salvador, a leading opposition figure, Claudia Ortiz, calls for her party Vamos to be open to alliances. But party brass is pickier about partners. Ortiz says she will run for secretary-general, reports @iamleyri and @glabrador beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...
Salvadoran Opposition Leader Clashes With Her Own Party Over Big-Tent Strategy
Seven months before the elections in El Salvador, a leading opposition figure, Claudia Ortiz, calls for her small party, Vamos, to be open to alliances. Meanwhile, party brass is pickier about…
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