Central America
Two U.S. military planes deport dozens of Guatemalans amid Trump’s massive migration crackdown
Two U.S. military planes carrying dozens of deported Guatemalans arrived in Guatemala on Friday, following the announcement by Donald Trump’s administration of the beginning of a massive migrant deportation operation, according to official authorities.
A total of 79 Guatemalans (31 women and 48 men) were onboard the first flight, which landed at midnight, the Guatemalan Migration Institute reported. A second plane arrived Friday morning, though the exact number of passengers on that flight has not yet been confirmed. Authorities are also expecting an additional flight.
“We can confirm that, overnight, two Department of Defense planes conducted repatriation flights from the United States to Guatemala,” the Pentagon stated.
Central America
Bodies found in black plastic bags in a clandestine cemetery in Honduras
A clandestine cemetery was discovered this Friday in the 28 de Marzo neighborhood of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, according to local media reports. Police authorities have arrived at the scene to begin the corresponding investigations.
The discovery was made after residents in the area spotted a body wrapped in black plastic bags and notified authorities. Shortly afterward, another set of remains was found just a few meters away. Specialized teams also reported the presence of animal bones, prompting investigations to determine whether the remains belong to a single individual or multiple bodies, along with the animal remains found.
Honduran media also reported that security forces have launched an operation in nearby areas to determine if more human remains are present.
Central America
El Salvador extends condolences to Turkey following deadly hotel fire
The Government of El Salvador extends its condolences and expresses solidarity with the Government of Turkey following the death of at least 76 people and more than 50 injuries in the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu Province on January 21.
“El Salvador offers its hopes for the swift recovery of those affected and expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased due to this tragic event,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Our country reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship shared with the Republic of Turkey, especially during this time of profound sorrow.”
The Turkish government began burying the victims on Wednesday, amid accusations of negligence.
Central America
ANDA to replace 49 km of pipelines in San Salvador by 2025
The president of the National Administration of Aqueducts and Sewers (ANDA), Jorge Castaneda, announced that the complete replacement of pipelines in San Salvador will continue in 2025 as part of efforts to reduce water leaks and modernize the distribution system.
Castaneda explained that in the northern area of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area (AMSS), which supplies 30% of its users, approximately 24 kilometers of pipelines will be replaced. Meanwhile, an additional 25 kilometers will be renewed in the eastern zone of the AMSS. These interventions are part of a strategic plan to minimize unaccounted-for water losses caused by decades of neglect and lack of maintenance of the infrastructure.
“We will continue repairing leaks, but it’s essential to go further and implement complete infrastructure replacements. This is a long-term investment project,” said Castaneda.
The official also highlighted that in the first months of 2025, over 27,000 leak repairs have been carried out, while more than 3,000 interventions have already been registered this year.
Among the projects underway, Castaneda mentioned the pipeline replacement in the Los Héroes neighborhood near Cuscatlán Stadium, where 3 kilometers of pipelines are being renewed, directly benefiting 2,500 people.
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