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Tragedies, not accidents: Tougher Canadian and U.S. border policies will cost more lives

A fire recently broke out at a detention centre in Ciudad Juarez on the Mexico-United States border. The blaze killed 38 men and injured another 29 from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia. All of them had been detained because they had crossed borders to seek protection and…

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Watch Richard 'Gaspi' Gasperotti riding three active volcanoes in his latest MTB film, Over the Edge

Not content with riding Mount Etna, Mondraker rider Gasperotti now heads to Guatemala for his biggest mountain bike challenge yet

Bike Perfect

Environmental defenders reel from Mexico and Central America attacks

At least two dozen activists in Indigenous and rural areas murdered, disappeared and jailed in wave of attacks

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AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week

The Independent UK

Guatemala Holy Week unfolds under new UNESCO heritage status

Antigua (Guatemala) (AFP) - Thousands of Guatemalan worshippers wearing black hoods and purple tunics funnel slowly through the streets of Antigua carrying images of Jesus over a multicolored carpet of flowers and scented sawdust as somber music rings out.

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Taiwan's President Tsai meets Kevin McCarthy despite China's warnings

For President Tsai Ing-wen, the meeting capped off a high-stakes trip intended to prove to voters that strengthening U.S. ties is worth the fallout, as Taipei's relations with China deteriorate.

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Why is China so upset at a meeting between Tsai and McCarthy?

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s plan to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has provoked anger in Beijing.

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Taiwan Rejects China Pressure Ahead of House Speaker Meeting

Taiwan pushed back against threats of retaliation by China, ahead of an expected meeting between President Tsai-Ing-wen and the US House speaker Wednesday that will underscore her government's claim to sovereignty. Tsai has been visiting the island's remaining diplomatic allies in Latin America, Belize and Guatemala. The most politically sensitive…

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Belize, Guatemala reaffirm Taiwan ties during Tsai visit

Belize has reaffirmed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the second country to do so in a week as Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen travels across Central America in an effort to shore up a dwindling number of allies

The Independent UK

Taiwan president makes tour stop in Belize after Honduras setback

Belize City (AFP) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize on Sunday for the last stop of a Central America tour to shore up relations a week after Honduras became the latest country to switch ties to Beijing.

AFP

Taiwan strengthens ties with Guatemala following Honduras rupture

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen completed a three-day trip to Guatemala on Sunday where she offered more cooperation with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei's government, one of Taiwan's few allies in the world.

Reuters

Taiwan's president wraps up Guatemala visit, heads to Belize

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei have toured a hospital built with support from Taipei, reaffirming their close diplomatic ties as the self-governing island seeks to strengthen relations with its remaining allies in Central America

The Independent UK

Presidents of Taiwan and Guatemala reaffirm ties amid China pressure

Tsai Ing-wen meets with Alejandro Giammattei a few days after neighbouring Honduras switched diplomatic relations from Taipei to Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Presidents of Taiwan, Guatemala visit Mayan pyramid

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and the Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei have toured the archaeological site of Tikal during a trip by Tsai that aims to shore up the self-governing island’s ties with its remaining allies in Central America

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AFP

At Mayan ruins, leaders of Taiwan, Guatemala reaffirm ties

Guatemala City (AFP) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and her Guatemalan counterpart, Alejandro Giammattei, on Saturday took in the jungle ruins of a Mayan civilization citadel where they observed an ancient ritual before a massive stone pyramid known as El Gran Jaguar.

AFP

After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president arrives in Central America

Guatemala City (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala Friday on a visit to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China.

AFP

After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president arrives in C.America

Guatemala City (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala Friday on a visit to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China.

AFP

After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president heads to C.America

Guatemala City (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen began a visit to Guatemala and Belize on Friday to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China.

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The Independent UK

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America

Reuters

Factbox-Relations between Taiwan and the United States

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday on what is officially called a transit on her way to Guatemala and Belize, and will be stopping in Los Angeles on her way back to Taipei next month.

Los Angeles Times

LA activists call for justice in condemning the deaths of 39 immigrants in Ciudad Juarez

LOS ANGELES — Grief mixed with indignation is churning into fury among many Central American activists in Los Angeles this week as they pored over images of the Monday night inferno that engulfed Mexico’s National Migration Institute in Ciudad Juarez, killing at least 39 immigrant detainees.

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Veteran Oscar Sevilla keeps on winning at the age of 46

2001 Vuelta a España podium finisher takes first 2023 victory in Guatemalan stage race

AFP

Taiwan president in US for visit that has China threatening reprisal

New York (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York Wednesday for a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy -- and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact.

AFP

China vows to 'fight back' if Taiwan leader meets US speaker

Taipei (AFP) - China vowed on Wednesday to "fight back" should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker during a trip to the United States.

AFP

Taiwan president heads to US, Central America to shore up ties

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left for the United States on Wednesday, a stop on her way to firm up ties with Guatemala and Belize after China snapped up another of the self-ruled island's few diplomatic allies last week.

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