Juan Orlando Hernández, who said his wife and two aides were also infected, joined a small crop of world leaders who have caught the virus that has reached into halls of power around the globe.
Author: FRANCES ROBLES
Former Honduras Police Chief Charged With Drug Offenses
The police chief was charged in federal court in New York with helping to ship tons of cocaine into the United States at the behest of the Honduran president and his brother.
Where Is Daniel Ortega? Nicaragua’s Leader Drops From View
The Nicaraguan government has promoted big public events, despite the coronavirus. But the president himself has been conspicuously absent from view for 25 days.
How a Cruise Ship Kept Sailing After Passengers Fell Ill with Coronavirus
Even as Covid-19 sickened passengers, the Costa Luminosa was slow to act to prevent infections, despite two previous serious outbreaks on its parent company’s ships.
Former Judge Says Cuba’s Judiciary Is Rigged Against Dissidents
Edel González Jiménez says he is not a defector, but a firm believer in the Cuban system who wants to see it reformed.
Nicaragua Frees Political Prisoners After International Pressure
The release of dozens of Nicaraguan detainees came amid bolstered United States sanctions and criticism of a crackdown on hunger strikers.
Activist’s Case Hints at What Changes and What Stays the Same in Cuba
José Daniel Ferrer’s arrest reflects the lengths to which the Díaz-Canel government will go against dissidents.
Oil Befouls Bahamas Coastline After Hurricane Dorian
Equinor, the Norwegian company that owns terminals damaged in the storm, said it was investigating whether they were the source.
Cruise Ships, Long Contentious in Bahamas, Offer Lifeline After Dorian
After the Category 5 hurricane, companies that often have a difficult relationship with the Bahamas have stepped in to help with relief. But is it enough to repair their image?
Millionaire Brothers Wanted by Ecuador Are Arrested in Miami by ICE
Roberto and William Isaías, convicted of embezzlement in Ecuador, were arrested Wednesday, according to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.