Trump’s Cartel Order Revives ‘Bitter’ Memories in Latin America

The decision triggers fears that the U.S. might return to a pattern of military interference in the region that dates to the Monroe Doctrine.

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How the U.S. and Mexico Are Fighting Deadly Flesh-Eating Screwworms

The American and Mexican governments are exploring “all options” to battle a deadly parasite threatening cattle and wildlife.

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El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others

Lawmakers approved constitutional changes abolishing term limits and allowing President Nayib Bukele to stay in power indefinitely. Why now?

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El Salvador Changes Constitution, Ending Term Limits for Nayib Bukele

The president, a Trump ally, will now be able to seek re-election indefinitely. The National Assembly also extended the presidential term to six years.

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Prominent Human Rights Group Flees El Salvador

The group, Cristosal, has investigated prison deaths and torture under President Nayib Bukele. Its employees were threatened and surveilled, its director said.

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Cocaine Is the Fastest-Growing Illegal Drug Worldwide. Here’s Why.

A United Nations report found a rise in users, confiscation and deaths as cocaine trafficking expands into Africa and Asia, and violence spreads into Europe.

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Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

The restoration, which is temporary, came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United States.

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Nobel Laureate and Ex-Leader of Costa Rica Says U.S. Revoked His Visa

Óscar Arias Sánchez, twice president of Costa Rica, has been a vocal critic of President Trump, describing him as acting like a “Roman emperor.”

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Lawsuit Against Panama Challenges Detention of Trump Deportees

A group of lawyers accused Panama of violating the rights of people deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s policy of sending migrants to cooperative Latin American nations.

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Honduras Moves to Extradite Man Accused of Killing Iowa Woman

In his 2016 campaign, President Trump seized on the death of Sarah Root, who police said was killed by an undocumented immigrant suspected of driving drunk.

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