Tropical Storm Cristina has formed in the Pacific Ocean with wind speeds of 75 km/h. Forecasters are warning of heavy rains and flooding in four countries.
Bernardo Arévalo refuted reports of a new agreement with the US regarding strikes against drug trafficking. The deployment of foreign troops requires authorization from the country's Congress.
Twenty-six people of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, were evacuated from the MV Hondius vessel due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were sent into strict quarantine.
Guatemalan President declared a state of siege after nine police officers were killed in coordinated attacks by criminal gangs. The conflict began with prison riots organized by the "Barrio 18" gang, which seized 46 guards.
Guatemalan security forces have launched an operation to regain control of three correctional facilities. Members of the Barrio 18 gang have taken 46 hostages, demanding the transfer of their leader to another institution.
On October 11, Guatemala received the first flight from the United States with migrants, including three Hondurans and 56 Guatemalans. Honduran citizens were immediately transferred to a temporary migration center before repatriation.
On Sunday, a dead stowaway was found in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines plane that arrived from Europe at Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Police are investigating the case, without disclosing the identity of the deceased or the city of departure.
An 8. 8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kamchatka, causing partial flooding of the Severo-Kurilsk port. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the USA, Japan, Canada, and South America, where waves up to 1.4 meters high are expected.
An earthquake occurred in Guatemala on July 29. Its magnitude, according to various sources, ranged from 5.7 to 6, and there are currently no reports of casualties.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled his trip to Latin America after the US opposed his stopover in New York. The Trump administration denied permission for the stopover after objections from China, intensifying concerns about the US position.
The Trump administration did not allow Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to stop over in New York on his way to Central America after protests from China. This decision raised concerns about a softening of the US position towards China.
More than 30 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala, the most powerful of which reached a magnitude of 5. 7. Two men died when rocks fell on their car, and five more were trapped under the debris; two were rescued.
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the Mayan city of Los Abuelos in the jungles of Guatemala, over 2,800 years old. The find includes pyramids and monuments, indicating important ceremonial significance.
In 2024, the world lost a record area of tropical forests, especially in Brazil, due to massive fires caused by climate change. Bolivia was also severely affected, and Canada and Russia recorded record forest fires.
A new study has shown that the climate crisis threatens bananas. Almost two-thirds of the territories in Latin America may become unsuitable for growing bananas by 2080.
Costa Rica has agreed to cooperate with the United States on the repatriation of 200 illegal migrants from Central Asia and India. The first group will arrive on a commercial flight on Wednesday at San Jose airport.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a 25% increase in tariffs on US imports in response to Trump's statements. The conflict arose after Colombia blocked the landing of US deportation flights.
Mexico refused to allow the US to land a military plane with deported migrants. Previously, similar flights had been successfully carried out to Guatemala, delivering about 80 migrants on board.
Marco Rubio is planning a visit to five Latin American countries, including Panama, where he will discuss migration and the Panama Canal issue. The trip will be Rubio's first foreign visit as secretary of state.
The Mexican government has announced payments to citizens for the voluntary surrender of firearms under the “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace” program. The amount of money offered for different types of weapons ranges from $430 to $1,300.
More than 30 bodies were found in secret graves on the border with Guatemala in the state of Chiapas. The discovery is related to the conflict between the New Generation Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.
A man with serious burns to his legs and upper body was found at Penn Station. The victim was taken to a medical center, his condition is stable, although the cause of the incident is still unknown.
A 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen has been charged with the murder of a woman in the New York City subway who he set on fire with a lighter. The suspect, previously deported from the United States, watched the victim burn to death in the car.
In a Brooklyn subway car, a man set a woman he did not know on fire with a lighter for no reason. The suspect, an immigrant from Guatemala, was detained at another station following a tip from schoolchildren.
The Trump administration is in talks with the Bahamas, Panama and other countries to accept deported migrants. The plan could affect hundreds of thousands of people who will be sent to countries without ties to their culture.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland met in New York. They discussed the production of drones, strikes deep into Russia, and international efforts to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy met with President Arevalo of Guatemala during his visit to the United States. They discussed the Peace Formula and the possibility of Guatemala's participation in the return of deported Ukrainian children.
Ukraine and Guatemala considered the possibility of strengthening economic cooperation, including the conclusion of a free trade agreement. Guatemala actively supports Ukraine in international initiatives and coalitions.
Heavy rains in Central America caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 13 people in El Salvador and Guatemala.
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.
