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The U.S. Soccer Federation, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have launched a joint bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, aiming to create the largest and most impactful tournament in history across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, with a focus on inspiring future generations and growing women’s football globally.
Following a large immigration raid at a Cato protein bar factory in Upstate New York, approximately a dozen workers were swiftly deported to Guatemala within 72 hours, highlighting rapid and seemingly unbureaucratic immigration enforcement actions.
A U.S. appeals court temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal, allowing protections to remain while legal challenges proceed. The case highlights ongoing disputes over immigration policies and the use of TPS as a form of legal protection for long-term residents from unsafe conditions in their home countries.
The new world screw worm, a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the wounds of warm-blooded animals, is resurging in Central America, threatening livestock and human health. Despite decades of eradication efforts using sterile male flies, the pest has reappeared in countries like Costa Rica and Panama, prompting calls for more advanced genetic solutions like gene drives. Factors such as climate change, deforestation, and migration may be contributing to the screw worm's comeback, challenging scientists and farmers to find effective control measures.
Honduras has declared a national health emergency due to a significant rise in dengue cases, with 23,037 suspected cases reported in the first 20 weeks of the year. The government is implementing prevention and control measures to manage the outbreak, as Central America and the Caribbean enter their peak dengue seasons. The Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization recommend countries prepare for increased dengue cases to ensure adequate clinical management and prevent healthcare system saturation.
Central American countries, including Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama, have declared states of emergency due to a significant rise in dengue cases, resulting in at least 35 deaths this year. The surge is attributed to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, with authorities conducting extensive fumigations to combat the spread of the disease.
A 'heat dome' over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central America has caused extreme temperatures in Mexico, Central America, and parts of the U.S. South, straining energy grids and leading to wildlife deaths. The heat wave, exacerbated by climate change, is raising concerns about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. The situation is dire in Mexico, with record temperatures, water shortages, and power blackouts. Nearby nations are also experiencing unusually high temperatures.
A 'heat dome' over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central America has caused extreme temperatures in Mexico, Central America, and the U.S. South, straining energy grids and leading to wildlife deaths. The heat wave, exacerbated by climate change, has resulted in record temperatures, power outages, and water shortages, with significant impacts on both human and animal populations. The situation raises concerns about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season and the ongoing transition from El Nino to La Nina.
A 'heat dome' has caused extreme temperatures in Mexico, Central America, and the U.S. South, straining energy grids and leading to wildlife deaths. The high-pressure system has blocked cloud formation, resulting in extensive sunshine and heat. This event, exacerbated by climate change, raises concerns about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. The heat wave has led to power outages, water shortages, and increased mortality among animals, with Mexico experiencing record temperatures and severe impacts on its population and infrastructure.
A new migrant caravan of about 1,500 people, mainly from Central and South America, is making its way towards the US southern border from southern Mexico, with many citing economic hardship and political instability in their home countries as reasons for seeking a better life in the United States. This comes as US officials are pressuring Mexico to do more to control the flow of migrants, and as more migrants are finding ways to unlawfully enter the US, such as a recent group that stormed a beach in California.
A caravan of around 500 migrants from Honduras aiming to reach the United States dissolved after crossing into Guatemala, with some continuing and others returning to Honduras. The migrants were processed by Guatemalan migration officials, with priority given to minors and those with documents. Caravans from Honduras have been rare since 2022, with most migrants traveling in smaller groups due to increased pressure from the U.S. and Central American governments to halt northward migration.
A migrant caravan of about 2,000 individuals, originally comprising 6,000 migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, and Central America, resumed their journey through southern Mexico after the Mexican government failed to provide promised papers for transit or exit visas to the U.S. border. The migrants were given papers that restricted them to the southern state of Chiapas, leading to frustration and anger. The U.S. has pressured Mexico to stem the flow of migrants, and Mexican officials have discussed ways to address the issue. The number of migrants moving through Mexico has risen, disrupting bilateral trade and stoking anti-immigrant sentiment.
Sheynnis Palacios, the newly crowned Miss Universe from Nicaragua, is facing controversy after it was revealed that she participated in protests against the current regime in 2018. While her win was initially celebrated as a moment of pride for the country, her past actions have divided public opinion, with opposition groups championing her as a symbol of hope while government officials accuse her of supporting a "destructive coup." The controversy highlights the ongoing political tensions in Nicaragua under President Daniel Ortega's leadership.
Tropical disturbance 97L in the central Caribbean has the potential to become a tropical depression or tropical storm late this week, bringing heavy rains to eastern portions of Nicaragua and Honduras this weekend. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Pilar has caused heavy rains in Central America, resulting in one flood death in El Salvador. Additionally, an unusually powerful storm named Ciarán is intensifying as it passes south of Ireland, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the UK and France. Climate change is projected to slightly increase the frequency and amplitude of extratropical cyclones in Europe, leading to potential windstorm damages in the future.
Around 5,000 migrants, including individuals from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti, have embarked on a journey from southern Mexico towards the northern border region with the United States. Frustrated with the lengthy processing times for their refugee or exit visa applications, the migrants decided to march after waiting for weeks or months at the main immigration processing center in Tapachula. This caravan is the largest since June 2022 and comes at a time when President Biden is facing pressure to address the influx of undocumented immigrants at the US-Mexico border.