Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident.
Tag: Central America
Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk
Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions.
Mexico Prepares for Trump’s Potential Return to Office
Mexican officials and aides are planning for a drastic shift in U.S. relations should Donald Trump win in November.
Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.
Belmopan, Belize’s Capital, Is a City of Brutalist Calm
The British-designed capital, Belmopan, is bureaucratic and, some say, boring. Some in the city want it to stay that way.
This Centuries-Old Border Dispute Pits an Army Against Unarmed Volunteers
Some Guatemalans call Belize their 23rd state. The territorial claim is creating jitters in one of Central America’s most lawless corners.
Guatemala’s New President Is Sworn In, Despite Efforts to Stop Him
For hours, it was unclear whether Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, would take office at all, as lawmakers delayed the transfer of power.
Surging Mexico Border Crossings Push U.S. Resources to Brink
Officials are struggling to contend with the chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border as thousands of migrants arrive every day, trekking from the farthest reaches of the globe.
Will Guatemala’s President-Elect, Bernardo Arévalo, Actually Take Office?
Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power.
Will Guatemala’s President-Elect, Bernardo Arévalo, Actually Take Office?
Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power.