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US to pay for flights to help Panama remove migrants who may be heading north

The U.S. will pay for flights and provide other assistance to Panama to help remove migrants; an agreement was signed during a visit to Panama headed by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas..

Central America June 26

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández sentenced to 45 years in US prison

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for colluding with drug traffickers to ensure over 400 tons of cocaine reached American soil.

Border security June 8

Bukele has El Salvador poised to prosper after stopping murder, migration cold in first term

Nayib Bukele’s economic success and his policies to restore security have made him one of the most popular presidents in Latin America.

Central America May 31

El Salvador says it foiled a plot to plant bombs on the day of President Bukele's inauguration

Authorities in El Salvador have reportedly broken up a plot to plant explosives around the country that involved 'veterans' of the Central American country's civil war in 1980-1992.

LIFESTYLE May 25

These 5 US military cemeteries in surprising nations are lasting reminders of America's global sacrifice

The American Battle Monuments Commission manages cemeteries and memorials in 17 nations around the world. Fox News Digital highlights five here in surprising locations.

Central America May 16

Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet

In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'

Central America May 15

Guatemalan court orders release of journalist jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges

A Guatemalan court has ordered the release of journalist José Rubén Zamora; the 67-year-old has been in jail for almost 2 years for alleged money laundering.

Central America May 12

Treacherous migration route through Panama to shut down under newly elected president

The newly elected president of Panama is vowing to shut down a dangerous and secluded route that has become a popular illegal migration corridor to the United States.

Central America May 8

Nicaragua cancels a controversial Chinese interoceanic canal concession after nearly a decade

Nicaragua's congress has canceled a controversial canal concession, granted years ago to a Chinese businessman, that would have linked the country's Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

Central America May 6

Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban

José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.