Central America
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Passenger bus crashes into Ravine in Guatemala, 15 killed, 19 injured
World | Dec 27, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTThe incident took place between kilometers 172 and 174, where the passenger bus plunged into a deep gorge. Local fire department spokesperson Leandro Amado confirmed that the victims included 11 men, three women, and one minor.
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Marco Rubio says US will restrict visas of Central Americans who are 'acting' on behalf of China
World | Sep 05, 2025, 06:45 AM ISTA press statement by Marco Rubio stressed that the United States is committed to countering China's corrupt influence in Central America and stopping its attempts to subvert the rule of law.
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US: Hurricane Lisa strengthens into Category 1, heads towards Belize coast in Central America
World | Nov 02, 2022, 09:15 PM ISTThe U.S. National Hurricane Center said Lisa had maximum sustained winds of 130 kph. The storm’s centre was about 90 kilometres east-southeast of Belize City and moving west at 22 kph.
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EXPLAINER: Mexico confronts complex position on immigration
World | Sep 04, 2021, 10:45 AM ISTPrez Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that the strategy of containing migrants in south was untenable on its own and more investment is needed in the region to keep Central Americans from leaving their homes.
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White House releases strategy on addressing root causes of migration in Central America
World | Jul 30, 2021, 06:44 AM ISTThe pillars also include addressing violence and crimes committed by criminal gangs and trafficking networks, as well as curbing sexual, gender-based and domestic violence.
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Tropical Storm Iota forms, could follow Eta’s deadly path
World | Nov 14, 2020, 01:52 PM ISTJust as the remnants of Eta finally blew out to sea on Friday, another storm formed that could follow its path of death and destruction into Central America this weekend.
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Strong earthquakes rattle Central America
World | Dec 07, 2014, 08:30 AM ISTPanama City: The Central American countries of Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala were rattled by powerful earthquakes on Saturday, though no casualties, nor any serious material damage were reported.A magnitude-6.4 quake hit the western part