Central America.
subregion of the Americas
- Reports this week
- 4
- Active events
- 9
- Connections
- 237
What's happening
Active this week
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El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.Well supported14 reports5 developments inside
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Southwest Airlines is expanding its travel network, allowing Rapid Rewards redemption to destinations like Hanoi and Krabi.Some support1 report
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Intensifying US-China competition is reshaping economic and strategic choices across Latin America and Central America.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Rice farmers in Louisiana reported damage caused by black-bellied whistling ducks, which are native to Central America.Some support1 report
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Heavy rain and flooding threaten Central America and southeastern Mexico due to extreme rainfall.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Central America is grappling with a complex crisis involving ongoing gang violence, security issues, and the severe impacts of climate change, including famine and drought.Some support2 reports6 developments inside
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Warblers are observed migrating to their wintering grounds in South America.Some support1 report
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Corero Network Security plc is expanding its geographic reach through strong channel growth across multiple continents.Some support1 report
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Promoting economic and cultural exchange across the Caribbean region and within Central America.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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A person or storm named Isaias is noted as being well-known in Central America.Some support1 report
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U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command conducts maritime operations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Holland America Line cruise retraces historic routes through Central America, including Antigua and Cartagena.Some support1 report
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Oil and gas concessions are overlapping in Southeast Asia and Central America, leading to pressure on ecosystems.Some support1 report
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El Niño's wind patterns are affecting storm seeds and smothering storm strengthening in Central America, according to researchers.Some support12 reports
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Migrants are reported to be originating from Honduras.Well supported3 reports
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Delegates from Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe agreed to join forces, with CIMH based in Barbados proposing scientific collaboration with Europe.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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El Niño is forecast to bring dry conditions and severe weather to East Africa, Central America, and Ecuador.Some support2 reports
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Deloitte reports on the economic impact of El Niño and resulting droughts on Central American economies.Some support1 report
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic system near Central America, with potential movement affecting Mexico.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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An Apparel Sourcing Show was held in Guatemala City, demonstrating successful technology applications in Central America.Some support2 reports
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A screwworm outbreak is moving through the U.S., starting in Texas, spreading to New Mexico, Arizona, and reaching Virginia.Well supported10 reports6 developments inside
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Central America is exporting cattle and processed beef to the U.S. market while introducing high-risk biological material via screwworm.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Confirmed screwworm cases are present in Texas, prompting calls for increased containment measures as the parasite accelerates its northward movement toward Central America.Well supported9 reports
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El Nino is causing drought across Indonesia and disrupting monsoons in India, with NOAA announcing the pattern.Well supported16 reports3 developments inside
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Regional parliamentary organizations endorsed an initiative concerning the regions of Latin America, Central America, Africa, and the Caribbean.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Counter-narcotics missions are underway in the Caribbean and Central America, targeting drug trafficking operations.Well supported15 reports6 developments inside
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Global health research, informed by academic leadership, focuses on populations in Africa and Central America.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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DEA conducted operations in North Texas and across Central America and Guatemala.Some support1 report
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Nuclear testing is being investigated for major engineering projects involving Central America and Alaska.Some support1 report
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ICE operations are targeting Central American immigrants, including those from Brazil, who have been detained in Dartmouth.Some support1 report
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Indian bean tree originated in Central America, prompting tree awareness promotion by the National Trust in Victoria.Some support1 report
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A professor is studying pest management in the Orlando area, noting that lovebugs originated in Central America during the 1940s.Some support1 report
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El Nino is causing severe impacts, including wildfires in Indonesia, drought in Central America, and emergencies in Ecuador and Peru.Some support12 reports1 development inside
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A deportation campaign led by Donald Trump targets immigrants originating from Central America.Some support1 report
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Honduras is confirmed to be geographically part of the Central America region.Well supported4 reports
One to three months ago
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Eager Beaver Roasters LLC is sourcing green coffee from farms across Central America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.Some support1 report
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Migrants from Central America are currently transiting through Mexico, amidst investigations into cross-border organized crime and smuggling operations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Immigration enforcement is currently affecting immigrant families in Maryland, with issues stemming from Central America.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Monica Yanez-Pagans led a regional analytical program focused on Central America and analyzed economic issues in India, drawing on her early career experience at the Inter-American Development Bank.Some support1 report
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Chronic heat exposure has been linked to kidney disease in Central America.Some support2 reports
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TableCraft Products hired Laura Dye as Vice President of Sales, assigning her responsibilities across South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia.Some support1 report
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Reports on population growth in Colorado and the influx of immigrants from Central America.Some support1 report
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Democratic backsliding trends are being demonstrated across Central America, involving Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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Category 5 storm accelerated the population boom of invasive green iguanas, whose source is being investigated.Some support1 report
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Central America and the Dominican Republic are noted for their economic status and the availability of different investment models.Some support1 report
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Targets Central America for potential annexation. Included in map showing potential US territory. Proposes annexation of Canada as 51st state. Suggests Denmark hand over Greenland to US.Some support2 reports
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El Niño is causing varied impacts globally, including warmer weather in Ontario and lower rainfall in Central America, affecting energy markets.Some support1 report
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Trade agreements and AI adoption trends were discussed in Central America, involving Amazon Web Services.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Hurricane Center is issuing discussions regarding weather patterns across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, South America, and the Gulf of Mexico.Well supported4 reports6 developments inside
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A partnership is expanding its benefits across Central America, offering access at major airports and border stores.Some support1 report
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UNED provides expert warnings regarding food security issues in Central America due to high temperatures and droughts.Some support1 report
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Immigration status expiration drives advocacy efforts in Central America and the broader Americas.Some support1 report
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WMO warns current El Niño conditions will intensify, leading to drought in Central America and extra precipitation in Southern California.Some support1 report
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Water volume is observed moving northward from regions in Central America.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump has made posts regarding the sovereignty of various states, including Iceland, Greenland, and Central America.Well supported5 reports
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El Niño is affecting global food supplies, leading to drought in Central America and weeklong rains in Chile.Some support2 reports
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Parasite spread from Central America affects Texas, facilitated by unauthorized livestock movements.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Sloths have been discovered in South America and Central America, prompting warnings from the International Fund for Animal Welfare regarding trade in the region.Some support1 report
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Liberty Latin America Ltd. provides services across Central America, the Caribbean, and specific countries including Costa Rica, Jamaica, Curaçao, and Chile.Some support3 reports
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Revenue increased nearly 14% in Africa, 18% in Central America, and 18% in the South region.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Central America
Events traced to Central America, step by step, newest first- Korean investment could boost Central America's manufacturing and energy sectorsKorean investment in Honduras may boost regional manufacturing and energy sectorsPossible
- El Niño may bring extreme weather to Central AmericaEl Niño could drive extreme weather and rainfall shifts across Central AmericaPossible
Explainers that pass through Central America
Central America is a step on the way to someone elseAround Central America this week
News at the entities that move Central America most-
El Nino OperationalEl Nino is causing storm tracks to shift across North America.Moves Central America
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El Niño OperationalEl Niño is expected to bring severe winter conditions, causing coastal erosion and a fire near San Juan Capistrano.Moves Central America
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves Central America
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PENTAGON OperationalPete Hegseth leads Pentagon operations amidst personnel disruptions, congressional impeachment efforts, and war assessments regarding Iraq and Vietnam.Moves Central America
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Caribbean OperationalAAA provides a cruise forecast covering major Florida ports like PortMiami and Port Canaveral, noting activity in the Caribbean.Moves Central America
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Crunchyroll OperationalAnime content is now being streamed exclusively via Crunchyroll.Moves Central America
Connections
The 40 strongest of 237, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
El Niño Operational
El Niño influences Central America by causing drought, erratic rainfall, and increasing food insecurity.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino acts as a climate driver, causing severe drought, heat, and crop failures across Central America.
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Caribbean Operational
The regions actively coordinate on shared environmental risks, security threats, and formal risk pool management through joint agreements.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policies, rhetoric, and administrative actions actively influence the geopolitical status and migration patterns of Central America.
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Crunchyroll Operational
Crunchyroll actively deploys and makes its streaming properties available in the Central America market.
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PENTAGON Operational
The Pentagon conducts military strikes and discussions targeting locations within Central America.
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Colombia Operational
Narcotics originate in Colombia and flow through drug routes into Central America.
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China Operational
China actively expands its economic influence and competes with other actors in Central America through investments and exports.
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Panama Operational
Panama operates as a key regional gateway, actively targeting markets and connecting Central American states via its infrastructure.
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Chinese Communist Party Operational
The CCP projects strategic influence into Central America through economic activities and infrastructure development.
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Joe Biden Operational
Biden's policies and border decisions directly influence migration and trafficking patterns originating from Central America.
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Board of Immigration Appeals Operational
Individuals from Central America seek appeals and asylum through the Board of Immigration Appeals.
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Department of Government Efficiency Operational
DOGE policy decisions regarding funding and monitoring directly influence the management of pest infestations originating in Central America.
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Dominican Republic Operational
The Dominican Republic functions as a key logistics hub and largest economy, actively influencing trade and market access across Central America.
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Cocaine Structural
Cocaine is sourced from Central America, establishing a critical supply chain dependency.
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Florida Transactional
Straw purchases and invasive green iguana populations originating in Florida are destined for Central America.
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Texas Shared context
The relationship is defined by the northward migration of the screwworm fly from Central America into Texas.
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Europe Operational
Central America and Europe are linked by active flows, specifically the distribution of drugs from Central America to Europe, which is influenced by enforcement pressures.
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CANADA Operational
Canada is actively extending policy outreach through travel incentives to the Central America region.
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Earth Shared context
Central America is a region situated on Earth, influenced by global systems including extreme weather events.
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Belize Operational
Belize is a sovereign state within Central America and actively participates in regional governance and coordination efforts.
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North America Operational
Migration surges and climate phenomena originating in Central America are actively influencing border systems and coastlines of North America.
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Ecuador Operational
Ecuador's territory and geography influence Central America through drug transit routes and shared environmental factors.
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Guatemala Shared context
Guatemala is a sovereign state that forms a core part of the Central American region, contributing to its regional characteristics.
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Interpol Operational
Central America and Interpol are functionally linked through leading operational coordination of joint operations.
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Ontario International Airport Shared context
The airport offers nonstop service connecting to the region of Central America.
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Africa Operational
An African dynamic phenomenon, described as a 'wave,' is observed to influence Central America.
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Staunton Transactional
Due to violence, families moved from Central America seeking refuge in Staunton.
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National Hurricane Center Shared context
The National Hurricane Center monitors and forecasts tropical weather systems relevant to the geographical area of Central America.
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New Mexico Operational
The screwworm issue originates in Central America and is tracked as it re-enters the US Southwest, including New Mexico.
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India Operational
Indian companies are actively expanding commercial interests and seeking market access within the Central American region.
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Houston Operational
Houston functions as a gateway providing direct access to Central American markets.
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TPS Operational
TPS provides necessary status and information to citizens within the Central America region.
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Long Island Transactional
Population movement occurs as immigrants from Central America settle and establish residence in Long Island.
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Costa Rica Shared context
Costa Rica is a member state of Central America, operating within its shared regional context and contributing to regional activities.
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Amazon Web Services Shared context
The relationship is defined by the operational presence of AWS within the geographic and economic context of Central America, specifically regarding AI adoption trends.
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Peru Shared context
Peru is situated within the broader regional context of Central America, sharing exposure to regional trade flows and climate impacts.
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Amazon Mentioned together
The two regions are co-mentioned in the context of ecosystem analysis.
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International Renewable Energy Agency Mentioned together
IRENA is involved in estimating investment required for decarbonization, a topic relevant to Central America.
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Cuba Shared context
Cuba and Central America are grouped together geographically in the context of a US map.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- Southwest Airlines is expanding its travel network, allowing Rapid Rewards redemption to destinations like Hanoi and Krabi.
- Rice farmers in Louisiana reported damage caused by black-bellied whistling ducks, which are native to Central America.
- Warblers are observed migrating to their wintering grounds in South America.
- Corero Network Security plc is expanding its geographic reach through strong channel growth across multiple continents.
- A person or storm named Isaias is noted as being well-known in Central America.
- Holland America Line cruise retraces historic routes through Central America, including Antigua and Cartagena.
- Oil and gas concessions are overlapping in Southeast Asia and Central America, leading to pressure on ecosystems.
- El Niño's wind patterns are affecting storm seeds and smothering storm strengthening in Central America, according to researchers.
- Migrants are reported to be originating from Honduras.
- El Niño is forecast to bring dry conditions and severe weather to East Africa, Central America, and Ecuador.
- Deloitte reports on the economic impact of El Niño and resulting droughts on Central American economies.
September 2026
27 events- Heavy rain and flooding threaten Central America and southeastern Mexico due to extreme rainfall.
- U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command conducts maritime operations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
- DEA conducted operations in North Texas and across Central America and Guatemala.
- Nuclear testing is being investigated for major engineering projects involving Central America and Alaska.
- ICE operations are targeting Central American immigrants, including those from Brazil, who have been detained in Dartmouth.
- Indian bean tree originated in Central America, prompting tree awareness promotion by the National Trust in Victoria.
- A professor is studying pest management in the Orlando area, noting that lovebugs originated in Central America during the 1940s.
- A deportation campaign led by Donald Trump targets immigrants originating from Central America.
- Eager Beaver Roasters LLC is sourcing green coffee from farms across Central America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- Monica Yanez-Pagans led a regional analytical program focused on Central America and analyzed economic issues in India, drawing on her early career experience at the Inter-American Development Bank.
- TableCraft Products hired Laura Dye as Vice President of Sales, assigning her responsibilities across South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
- Reports on population growth in Colorado and the influx of immigrants from Central America.
- Category 5 storm accelerated the population boom of invasive green iguanas, whose source is being investigated.
- Central America and the Dominican Republic are noted for their economic status and the availability of different investment models.
- Targets Central America for potential annexation. Included in map showing potential US territory. Proposes annexation of Canada as 51st state. Suggests Denmark hand over Greenland to US.
- El Niño is causing varied impacts globally, including warmer weather in Ontario and lower rainfall in Central America, affecting energy markets.
- Trade agreements and AI adoption trends were discussed in Central America, involving Amazon Web Services.
- A partnership is expanding its benefits across Central America, offering access at major airports and border stores.
- UNED provides expert warnings regarding food security issues in Central America due to high temperatures and droughts.
- Immigration status expiration drives advocacy efforts in Central America and the broader Americas.
- WMO warns current El Niño conditions will intensify, leading to drought in Central America and extra precipitation in Southern California.
- Water volume is observed moving northward from regions in Central America.
- Donald Trump has made posts regarding the sovereignty of various states, including Iceland, Greenland, and Central America.
- El Niño is affecting global food supplies, leading to drought in Central America and weeklong rains in Chile.
- Sloths have been discovered in South America and Central America, prompting warnings from the International Fund for Animal Welfare regarding trade in the region.
- Liberty Latin America Ltd. provides services across Central America, the Caribbean, and specific countries including Costa Rica, Jamaica, Curaçao, and Chile.
- Revenue increased nearly 14% in Africa, 18% in Central America, and 18% in the South region.
August 2026
6 events- Intensifying US-China competition is reshaping economic and strategic choices across Latin America and Central America.
- Promoting economic and cultural exchange across the Caribbean region and within Central America.
- An Apparel Sourcing Show was held in Guatemala City, demonstrating successful technology applications in Central America.
- El Nino is causing severe impacts, including wildfires in Indonesia, drought in Central America, and emergencies in Ecuador and Peru.
- Migrants from Central America are currently transiting through Mexico, amidst investigations into cross-border organized crime and smuggling operations.
- Immigration enforcement is currently affecting immigrant families in Maryland, with issues stemming from Central America.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- Central America is grappling with a complex crisis involving ongoing gang violence, security issues, and the severe impacts of climate change, including famine and drought.
- Global health research, informed by academic leadership, focuses on populations in Africa and Central America.
- Democratic backsliding trends are being demonstrated across Central America, involving Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
- The National Hurricane Center is issuing discussions regarding weather patterns across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, South America, and the Gulf of Mexico.
June 2026
12 events- El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.
- Delegates from Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe agreed to join forces, with CIMH based in Barbados proposing scientific collaboration with Europe.
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic system near Central America, with potential movement affecting Mexico.
- A screwworm outbreak is moving through the U.S., starting in Texas, spreading to New Mexico, Arizona, and reaching Virginia.
- Central America is exporting cattle and processed beef to the U.S. market while introducing high-risk biological material via screwworm.
- Confirmed screwworm cases are present in Texas, prompting calls for increased containment measures as the parasite accelerates its northward movement toward Central America.
- El Nino is causing drought across Indonesia and disrupting monsoons in India, with NOAA announcing the pattern.
- Regional parliamentary organizations endorsed an initiative concerning the regions of Latin America, Central America, Africa, and the Caribbean.
- Counter-narcotics missions are underway in the Caribbean and Central America, targeting drug trafficking operations.
- Honduras is confirmed to be geographically part of the Central America region.
- Chronic heat exposure has been linked to kidney disease in Central America.
- Parasite spread from Central America affects Texas, facilitated by unauthorized livestock movements.