China and the US are at odds again. This time, it's about Central America. The US has a new rule. It limits visas for people from Central America who work with China. The US says these people are threats. They say these people are working for the Chinese government. And they say these people are causing trouble in the region. China is not happy. They say the US is b...
A dramatic weekend unfolded, centered around the use of an old law to deport immigrants. The Alien Enemies Act, a law from the 18th century, was suddenly brought into the spotlight. This law was used to deport hundreds of immigrants, mainly from Venezuela, to a prison in El Salvador. The events that followed were a mix of legal battles, government announcements, and ...
The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" is not so peaceful. Nayib Bukele has been fond of El Salvador. Things...
You might think that countries in Central America, like Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, have it tough when it comes to making the most of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). Money is tight, resources are limited, and there's corruption and violence to deal with, not to mention a lot of people leaving the region. But a workshop by Georgetown Un...
Get ready, Central America! Tropical Storm Sara is on its way, and it's packing a punch. This storm is expected to hit the Caribbean soon and could bring serious problems to parts of Central America. Scientists are warning that the storm might reach the US next week, so people living on the eastern Gulf Coast, including Florida, should keep an eye on the forecast. Y...
The Gulf of Mexico is Bracing for a Potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane The Gulf of Mexico is preparing for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, with millions of people living along the coast advised to prepare for the worst. A low-pressure system, dubbed Invest 97L, is developing in the Caribbean and is expected to make landfall somewhere between Louisiana an...