Central America
At least 13 killed in Guatemala Indigenous land dispute

AFP
At least 13 people were killed in western Guatemala, including women, children and a policeman, in a long-running land dispute between Indigenous villages, police said Saturday.
Police said the confrontation began on Friday and lasted until Saturday in an area located about 160 kilometers (100 miles) west of the Guatemalan capital by road.
Twelve people “have recently been found dead in the village of Chiquix, located on the side of Nahuala, which is a territorial boundary in the conflict with (the neighboring village) of Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan,” the National Civil Police (PNC) said in a statement.
It also reported the death of an officer, and added that “among the dead are children, men and women.”
A “semi-burned” truck was found at the site, as well as a patrol car with bullet holes that is believed to have been attacked, police added.
Two other police officers were wounded, according to the statement, which did not give further details.
The conflict between the two municipalities inhabited by Indigenous Mayans dates back a century, President Alejandro Giammattei said in May last year, shortly after an escalation of violence in the area led him to decree a state of siege.
The differences “have persisted for more than 100 years” and have “claimed the lives of many, many villagers involved in the supposed defense of their lands”, Giammattei said at the time, when he also set up a dialogue to try to resolve the conflict.
Last August, Interior Minister Gendri Reyes made a commitment to the inhabitants of the area to reinforce police presence in both municipalities to prevent conflict.
Law enforcement “reject this type of inhumane, irrational acts,” the police said after the new events.
Central America
Mass deportations begin: Central American migrants face unemployment and despair

Migrants from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua account for 38% of all individuals with deportation orders from the United States. If Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan is fully executed, more than 200,000 Central Americans could be sent back to their home countries in 2025 alone.
But are these governments prepared to receive them and withstand the economic blow of reduced remittances?
“Look at my wrists. They put the shackles so tight, all the way down,” described a Salvadoran migrant, recounting his harsh repatriation journey in late January. He was on one of the first deportation flights under Trump’s second term.
“I have nothing—no money, no job, none of the opportunities I dreamed of,” expressed a Honduran migrant, who was forcibly returned to his country in early 2025.
These testimonies, documented by Central American media, paint a picture of desperation and uncertainty among recent deportees.
During his campaign, President Trump vowed to carry out “the largest mass deportation in history”. Since his return to the White House, images of deported migrants have dominated official channels, underscoring the high priority of this policy on his administration’s agenda.
Central America
Nicaragua rejects UN Human Rights Council following calls for ICJ Action

The government of Daniel Ortega announced on Thursday that Nicaragua is withdrawing from all activities related to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The decision comes after a report by the UN-appointed Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua, which urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take action against the country for revoking the nationality of Nicaraguan citizens.
“Nicaragua conveys its sovereign and irrevocable decision to withdraw from the Human Rights Council and from all activities related to this Council and its associated mechanisms,” said Vice President Rosario Murillo, speaking through official state media.
Central America
Panama may cancel Chinese port contract as Trump threatens to ‘retake’ canal
-
International3 days ago
Bomb attack on Police Station in Colombia leaves 17 injured
-
International3 days ago
Armed group kills eight in Mexico’s most violent state, Guanajuato
-
International3 days ago
Concerns persist as Pope Francis faces complications amid hospitalization
-
Internacionales2 days ago
Ukraine to sign deal with U.S. on joint mineral wealth exploitation this friday
-
International2 days ago
Pope Francis health remains critical but stable, Vatican reports
-
International3 days ago
Newborn dies after being thrown from hotel window in Paris
-
International2 days ago
Tren de Aragua registered as terrorist entity in Argentina’s RePET Registry
-
Central America1 day ago
El Salvador records 845 homicide-free days under President Bukele’s administration
-
International2 days ago
U.S. targets visa restrictions on cuban medical mission exploiters
-
International1 day ago
Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU products, including cars
-
International1 day ago
Colombian Education Minister fails master’s thesis for lack of rigor
-
Internacionales9 hours ago
Mexico extradites 29 alleged drug traffickers to the U.S. Amid Trump’s pressure
-
International1 day ago
Texas reports first measles-related death as outbreak surpasses 130 cases
-
Internacionales9 hours ago
Parliament approves national celebration for Venezuela’s first saint
-
Central America9 hours ago
Panama may cancel Chinese port contract as Trump threatens to ‘retake’ canal
-
International1 day ago
NASA confirms asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no threat to Earth
-
Central America9 hours ago
Mass deportations begin: Central American migrants face unemployment and despair
-
Central America9 hours ago
Nicaragua rejects UN Human Rights Council following calls for ICJ Action