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China and the US Clash Over Central America

November 27, 2025

China and the US are at odds again. This time, it's about Central America. The US has a new rule. It limits visas for people from Central America who work with China. The US says these people are threats. They say these people are working for the Chinese government. And they say these people are cau

politics

A Weekend of Chaos: The Alien Enemies Act in Action

March 18, 2025

A dramatic weekend unfolded, centered around the use of an old law to deport immigrants. The Alien Enemies Act, a law from the 18th century, was suddenly brought into the spotlight. This law was used to deport hundreds of immigrants, mainly from Venezuela, to a prison in El Salvador. The events that

politics

Big Talk from Trump and Bukele: Jailing American Criminals in El Salvador?

February 6, 2025

The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i

education

Lifting Central America with STI: A Youth-Driven Future

December 26, 2024

You might think that countries in Central America, like Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, have it tough when it comes to making the most of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). Money is tight, resources are limited, and there's corruption and violence to deal with, not to mentio

weather

Watch Out, Central America: Storm Sara is Coming

November 14, 2024

Get ready, Central America! Tropical Storm Sara is on its way, and it's packing a punch. This storm is expected to hit the Caribbean soon and could bring serious problems to parts of Central America. Scientists are warning that the storm might reach the US next week, so people living on the eastern

environment

Gulf of Mexico's Tropical Storm Alert: Preparation is Key

September 23, 2024

The Gulf of Mexico is Bracing for a Potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane The Gulf of Mexico is preparing for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, with millions of people living along the coast advised to prepare for the worst. A low-pressure system, dubbed Invest 97L, is developing in the Cari