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Hispanic Heritage Month: How Latin Americans Shape the U.S.
Photo: Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. October 18, 2025 Hour: 6:47 am National Hispanic Heritage Month is a significant celebration in the United States, observed annually from September 15 to October 15. This month-long celebration...

Escape of 20 Members Of Gang Designated As Terrorist By The U.S. Sparks Political Turmoil in Central American Country
The escape of 20 members of the Barrio 18 gang, a criminal organization designated last month by the Trump administration as a foreign terrorist group, has sparked a political crisis in Guatemala. Lawmakers from both the ruling party and the...

Guatemalan man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 11, will not face death penalty
Video above: Lake Worth Beach man accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girlA man accused of sexually assaulting a girl in Palm Beach County will avoid the death penalty.According to court documents, the State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach...

La verdad detrás de la etiqueta “Hecho en Guatemala” de tu ropa
Por Stefano Pozzebon. Video por Lali Houghton, Ladan Anoushfar, Estefanía Rodríguez, CNN Con el refrescante aire matutino, los trabajadores salen de sus hogares en las afueras y se apresuran hacia los edificios industriales que bordean las...

Emma Tiglao secures spot in Miss Grand International 2025 national costume Top 20
Emma Tiglao. File photo. Emma Tiglao secured a spot in the Top 20 Best National Costume competition of Miss Grand International 2025 ahead of the coronation night. According to the official announcement posted by Miss Grand International on...

Giving his life to Guatemala
Staff photo by Travis Rosenau Daryl Rieke stands outside of his house in Fairfax, which he plans to sell along with most of his belongings as he begins his new life as a missionary in Guatemala.FAIRFAX — In many ways, Fairfax resident Daryl Rieke...

CNN Investigation Uncovers Labor Abuses in Guatemala’s Garment Factories
CNN’s investigation into Guatemala reveals the truth behind the ‘made in Guatemala’ label on clothing. The bulk of global production is concentrated in the so-called maquilas – factories located near the capital. Workers – mostly women of varying...
The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label
CNN By Stefano Pozzebon. Video by Lali Houghton, Ladan Anoushfar, Estefania Rodriguez, CNN Guatemala City (CNN) — In the bracing morning air, workers leave their homes in the outer suburbs and hurry toward the industrial buildings lining the...

President Maduro rejected Trump’s authorization of the CIA to act against Venezuela
That had never been seen, they have always done it, but never did any previous government, since the CIA existed, publicly say that it sent the CIA to kill, overthrow and finish off countries,” denounced the president of Venezuela. President...

Idaho Governor announces removal of 53 immigrant offenders after completing sentences
Gov. Little's office states the program, which started in August and is funded through the Governor's Office Emergency Funds, targets "highly dangerous criminals." IDAHO, USA — Gov. Brad Little announced on Friday his administration's "Operation...

Belize Women’s Volleyball Team open with 3-1 over Honduras at Central American Games
Views: 59 Views: 55 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 3:34 pm CST. Belize Women’s Volleyball Team celebrate 3-1 victory over Honduras. Photo Credit: BOCGA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize are off to a good start at the Central American Senior...

Belizean swimmer Davia Richardson finishes 5th in 400m Freestyle Final at Central American Games
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 7:19 pm CST. Davia Richardson – Photo Credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025/Facebook By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belizean swimmer Davia Richardson put up a strong performance in the...

Belize Men’s Softball Team suffer heavy 9–0 defeat to Panama in Central American Games Opener
Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 2:36 pm CST. Photo Credit: BOCGA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Men’s National Softball Team opened their campaign at the 12th Central American Games with a tough 9–0 loss to Panama on...

Idaho State Police has transported 53 immigrants to ICE. What we know
The Idaho State Police has transported 53 immigrants into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since the first transport on Aug. 7, according to a news release from Gov. Brad Little’s office. State police are working with ICE in what’s...

Belizean fencers gain valuable experience at Central American Games
Views: 39 Views: 38 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 3:55 pm CST. Belize’s Fencing Team – Photo Credit: BOCGA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize’s fencing delegation gave a committed performance today at the 12th Central American Games in...

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala: A Closer-to-Home Lake Como Alternative for Fall Travel Adventures
Didn’t luxuriate on the shores of Italy’s celebrity-favorite lake this summer? Don't worry. There’s a closer-to-home fall alternative—the "Lake Como of Central America." As many European lakes head into the reduced services off-season, Guatemala’s...

State police have transported 53 immigrants to ICE. What we know
BOISE (Idaho Statesman)— The Idaho State Police has transported 53 immigrants into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since the first transport on Aug. 7, according to a news release from Gov. Brad Little’s office. State police are...

Island Athletes Depart for Central American Games in Guatemala
The 12th edition of the Central American Games is underway in Guatemala from October 14th to 30th, and Belize is proudly represented by a delegation of athletes from across the country. Among the 140-member team are San Pedro’s own Alexa Acosta,...

How a Guinea Pig Delicacy Became a Symbol of Migrant Resilience
Newly-arrived Ecuadorian migrants in New York are turning cuy, a traditional Andean delicacy, into a fast-growing cottage economy. Fuelled by TikTok, the new industry is connecting migrants with relatives back home and helping new arrivals avoid...

International break winners and losers: USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino finds answers; Nigeria in big trouble
Club soccer returns this weekend, but with more spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup being locked up, it's a good chance to take a look back at the break in its entirety. More than half of the 48 spots are now known, and three first-time participants...