The Latest Breaking News from Central America

Analysis: Corruption in Central America frustrates U.S. plan to tackle migration 'root causes'

More than a year into U.S. President Joe Biden's sweeping effort to tackle the "root causes" of migration with aid to Central America, projects likely worth millions of dollars have been canceled or put on hold due to corruption and governance concerns, U.S. officials and others tracking the issue said.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Guatemala welcomes reports that Spain will hike quota of temporary workers

Guatemala welcomes reports that Spain will increase its quota for the number of temporary workers coming from Central America, the government said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

At least 18 have died in Salvadoran police custody amid crackdown - Amnesty

At least 18 people have died in Salvadoran police custody since the Central American country introduced a controversial state of emergency to combat gangs two months ago, according to an investigation presented Thursday by Amnesty International.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2022

Mexican president slams US on tour of Central America

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started a five-day tour to four Central American countries and Cuba by lashing out at the U.S. government

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Mexico's president starts regional tour in Guatemala

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started a lightning, five-day tour to four Central American countries and Cuba, stopping first in neighboring Guatemala

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Why Ball Corp Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 18.9% year-on-year to $3.72 billion, beating the consensus of $3.5 billion. Beverage packaging, North and Central America sales rose 24.2% Y/Y, Beverage packaging EMEA increased 18.3%, Beverage packaging South America gained 1.4%, and Aerospace segment sales rose 18.8%. Beverage can shipments rose 10% and…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Mexican foreign minister tests negative for COVID after meeting U.S.'s Blinken

Mexico Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard will continue with plans to visit Central America and the Caribbean, he said on Wednesday, following a negative COVID-19 test after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Mexico urges U.S. to boost investment in Central America to curb migration

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday urged the United States to boost investment in Central America to help curb migration, saying not enough had been done.

Reuters · May 4, 2022

Mexican president to talk development, migration on tour

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador begins a lightning tour Thursday to four Central American countries and Cuba in five days to discuss his approach to development and ways it might help alleviate the pressure to migrate

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Central American, Caribbean blocs condemn attack on Ukraine

Two blocs of Central American and Caribbean countries condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and warned about the impact of the conflict on the region Tuesday, following meetings between diplomats and a high-ranking European Union representative.

Reuters · May 4, 2022