El Salvador's Bukele holding dozens of political prisoners: rights group

The government of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, known for a harsh crackdown on street gangs and dissent, is holding dozens of political prisoners, a rights group charged Thursday.Bukele, ...

Nominee for ambassador to El Salvador comes under fire at Senate hearing

Democratic senators on the Foreign Relations Committee criticized Troy Edgar, the nominee for ambassador to El Salvador, at a hearing Thursday.

Nine-country Interpol operation rescues 65 children, arrests 60

An international police operation coordinated by Interpol led to 60 suspects accused of sexual crimes against minors arrested ...

What is the 'Shield of the Americas,' Trump's new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere?

Trump said he is appointing Kristi Noem to serve as his "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas" as he announced her ...

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

MIAMI (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday urged Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach ...
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Of Presidential Power and Prison Riots in Guatemala

A wave of violence inside and outside prisons drew attention to President Bernardo Arévalo's fragile political balancing act ...

Trump tells 'ICE Barbie' Kristi Noem: You're fired

'ICE Barbie' has gotten the boot.