Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet

In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'

Guatemalan court orders release of journalist jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges

A Guatemalan court has ordered the release of journalist José Rubén Zamora; the 67-year-old has been in jail for almost 2 years for alleged money laundering.

Treacherous migration route through Panama to shut down under newly elected president

The newly elected president of Panama is vowing to shut down a dangerous and secluded route that has become a popular illegal immigration corridor to the United States.

Nicaragua cancels a controversial Chinese interoceanic canal concession after nearly a decade

Nicaragua's congress has canceled a controversial canal concession, granted years ago to a Chinese businessman, that would have linked the country's Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban

José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.

Mexican authorities reveal bizarre reason they believe Australians, American were murdered on surfing vacation

Mexican authorities on Sunday said two Australians and an American were killed on a surfing trip because thieves wanted the tires from their truck.

Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity

Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of humanitarian organization Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the charity violated the rights of migrant children.