Central America

Honduras: son of ex-prez guilty on coke charge

The son of Honduras' ex-president Porfirio Lobo pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking charges in a federal court in Manhattan, and faces a mandatory 10-year prison term.

Central America

Militarized anti-narco raids in Honduras

Security forces in Honduras carried out raids on suspected narco-gang safe-houses at various locations, bringing out helicopters and heavy weaponry.

Central America

Honduras: arrests in slaying of Berta Cáceres

Four arrested in the murder of environmentalist Berta Cáceres include two members of the armed forces and two employees of the company building the dam she opposed.

Central America

Guatemalans march on capital for water rights

Thousands converged on Guatemala City on Earth Day, the culmination of a cross-country march by peasants and popular organizations to demand local rights over access to water.

Central America

Genocide trial opens in Guatemala

A Guatemalan court convened for a fourth attempt to try former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.