Javier Milei’s Government Rocked By Drug Trafficking Scandal Ahead Of Consequential Elections

Javier Milei's libertarian project is in trouble in Argentina. Joaquin Temes José Luis Espert's fall from grace was dramatic and portentous. In just a few weeks, he went from being one of the pillars of Javier Milei's government—presiding over the...

How the Claretians helped Latino immigrants build community

Across the United States, Claretian Missionaries fostered Spanish-speaking parishes for Latino migrants in working-class neighborhoods. Claretians put these parishes on the map by hiring architects, planting the seeds of parish societies, and...

Women defenders share challenges and messages to international human rights mechanisms

Background The ‘Women Human Rights Defender Advocacy Week’ has taken place for several years to facilitate WHRDs’ in-person access to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC, or ‘the Council’). This year, ten WHRDs attended the 60th session of the...

Massive prison break in Guatemala: 20 Barrio 18 gang leaders on the run, could be heading to Belize

Views: 1 Views: 0 Posted: Monday, October 13, 2025. 7:00 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Guatemalan authorities have launched a massive manhunt after 20 leaders of the Barrio 18 gang escaped from the Fraijanes II Maximum Security...

Ministry of Culture Kyrgyzstan invites Guatemala to take part in VI World Nomad Games in 2026

Ministry of Culture Kyrgyzstan invites Guatemala to take part in VI World Nomad Games in 2026 AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Askaraly Madaminov held a meeting with Eduardo Enrique...

Community activist supports calling Columbus Day ‘Indigenous People’s Day’

Norma Periera CARMEL – A prominent community activist from Putnam County is a staunch supporter of changing the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Ixmucane (Ish-mo-kah’-nay) Norma Pereira said the indigenous people inhabited the land...

Guatemala Joins Costa Rica and Ecuador in Building Anti-Gang Prisons

The Guatemalan government has put forward a new bill aimed at hitting gangs harder, with steeper sentences and a dedicated high-security prison, as the country grapples with climbing murder rates. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez handed the...

El Paso bishop brings pope desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown

Bishop of El Pass Mark Joseph Seitz talks about the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Silvia Stellacci/Associated Press) × VATICAN CITY – The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S....

MIGRANT CHILD IN THE U.S.

When reports began circulating in late September about a supposed federal plan offering up to $2,500 to undocumented minors who “voluntarily” agreed to return to their countries of origin, the reaction was swift and polarized. For some, it seemed...

International Exhibitors Grow At PLMA's Private Label Show

International exhibitors continue to grow at the annual PLMA Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. The presence of international suppliers at the PLMA Private Label Trade Show continues to grow, with more than 60 countries expected to showcase...

Latin American universities must stop being passive recipients of change

The problems faced by Latin American higher education are not significantly distinct from those faced by universities elsewhere in the world. A huge expansion in undergraduate numbers and a significant widening of access has lowered the value of...

Latina Equal Pay: The Fight for Pay Equity Persists Despite Progress

Over the past several decades, Latinas have proven they are the driving force in their communities, families, and the United States economy. Whether it’s contributing $1.3 trillion to the GDP, or thriving in entrepreneurship, Latinas are leaving...

El Salvador vs Guatemala Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

El Salvador will face Guatemala at the Estadio Cuscatlan on Tuesday in the fourth game of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - CONCACAF third round clash. The home side opened their fourth-round campaign with a win but have failed to pick up any...

Happy Indigenous People’s Resistance Day – Celebrating our Maya

On October 12, Belizeans across the length and breadth of the country, from the Hondo to the Sarstoon, and from Benque Viejo to Halfmoon, will celebrate Indigenous People’s Resistance Day, in honor of the struggles of our Mayan ancestors to defend...

Preview: El Salvador vs Guatemala - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - North Central America clash between El Salvador and Guatemala, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. El Salvador play host to Guatemala on Tuesday night looking for the win...

I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Ron Podmore, 58, a retired teacher who decided to live out his retirement in Guatemala. He still owns property in Washington and spends about half the year there as he begins the Guatemala...

Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Sparks Polarized Reactions Across Latin America

MEXICO CITY — The announcement on October 10, 2025, that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless advocacy of democratic rights and efforts to foster a peaceful transition from...

Florida Secured Millions in Federal Funding to Expand Immigration Enforcement

Florida secured millions of dollars in federal funding to expand immigration enforcement and enhance Florida’s law enforcement capabilities. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) received $13.6 million in federal...

People speak against deportations at immigration forum

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s been 3 months since ICE deported 20-year-old Pascual Pedro of West Liberty to his home country - Guatemala. Father Guillermo Treviño is still fighting for Pedro to come back- speaking with several lawmakers in...

First US flight with third-country deportees arrives in Guatemala

Guatemala has received its first deportation flight from the United States carrying both Guatemalan and foreign immigrants, the country’s migration authority confirmed, as President Donald Trump’s administration pursues its hardline...