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Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras begin taking deportees
A group of families and children hailing from Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, Russia and more countries climbed down the stairs of an airplane in Costa Rica's capital Thursday, the first flight of deportees from other nations Costa Rica agreed to...
Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — A group of families and children hailing from Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, Russia and more climbed down the stairs of an airplane in Costa Rica's capital on Thursday, the first flight of deportees from other nations...
Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — A group of families and children hailing from Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, Russia and more… SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — A group of families and children hailing from Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, Russia and more...
From Recovery to Resilience: Transforming Tourism for a Sustainable Future
Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Tourism makes up about 10% of the global economy, but sustainable practices are key to...
Avoiding the “flight of tourists” to other destinations in Central America motivates Rodrigo Chaves to stop US$50 flights
QCOSTARICA — Rather than benefiting Costa Rica, US$50 (¢25,000 colones) one-way flights to any destination in Central America have the potential to ruin countless businesses in Costa Rica. And this is the main reason why President Rodrigo Chaves...
Sarkozy fights as he starts prison sentence over Libya funding scandal
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy insisted he was “innocent” as he was escorted to prison on Tuesday following his conviction over a scheme to acquire Libyan funding for his presidential run in 2007. Mr Sarkozy, 70, becomes the first former...
Salvadoran Diaspora Tourism in El Salvador Increases by 89.3% Between 2019 and 2024.
The number of Salvadorans living abroad who visit El Salvador for tourism has surged by 89.3% over the past five years, according to the latest report from the Salvadoran Tourism Corporation (Corsatur). The report, published last week, reveals...
Brand g Vacations to Offer Three New Luxury Yacht Cruises in 2026
Brand g Vacations, an operator of luxury all-LGBT+ cruises and land tours, has announced three luxury yacht ocean cruises for 2026. These small-ship ocean-going vessels—from Atlas Ocean Voyages and Swan Hellenic—combine many of the amenities of...
Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean: See where it's headed
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean. The storm became the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Oct. 21. A typical year sees 14 storms, according to data from Colorado State University. Melissa's current path...
Belize National Karate Team gears up for Junior Central American Championship in Honduras
Views: 89Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 6:14 pm CST. Belize National Karate Team – Photo Credit: William George Ysaguirre By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize National Karate Team will compete in the Junior Central American Championship,...
US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers
The United States and Belize have signed a “safe third country” immigration agreement, which will allow the administration of President Donald Trump to transfer asylum seekers to the Central American country. The deal marks the latest effort by...
Take Us Along: Wheelchair Foundation in Honduras
The Wheelchair Foundation’s “From The Heart” school program distributes wheelchairs in Tegucigalpa, Honduras in July 2024. (Contributed photo)The Wheelchair Foundation’s “From The Heart” school program took the Weekly with them to distribute...
What to eat in Louisiana;
Every state in the US is proud of its homegrown cuisine, but not every state can back its bragging with real evidence of culinary prowess. Louisiana can. The food culture here is iconic. Perhaps no other American state can boast a cuisine as...
3 Red Flags You Should Look For Before Booking On That Budget Airline
Standing in Cancún’s terminal with my boarding pass for a 90-minute flight to Belize, I had no idea I was about to regret choosing the cheapest option. Instead of a quick hop, the trip turned into a 14-hour slog through two additional countries...
US DEPORTATION OF INDIANS: PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS ONE TRAVEL AGENT FROM PATIALA
Accused Anil Batra, a resident of Shanti Nagar, Teka Market, Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana, was apprehended from his in-laws’ residence in Patiala (5-E Partap Nagar). He is charged in FIR No. 06, dated February 8, 2025, under sections 406, 420,...
Spending spring break in another country? Look at US travel advisories
Finalizing your upcoming spring break trips? Make sure your potential destinations are actually recommended for tourists. The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories for those planning or heading out on international trips, seeing four...
UN CRC Publishes Findings On Ecuador, Eritrea, Gambia, Honduras, Peru, Saint Kitts And Nevis, & Slovakia
GENEVA (6 February 2025) - The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) today issued its findings on Ecuador, Eritrea, the Gambia, Honduras, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Slovakia, after reviewing the seven States parties during its latest session. The...
Crypto Bros Are Trying to Bankrupt Honduras for Scuttling Their Private Cities
U.S. based libertarians and entrepreneurs have longed to build their own private city somewhere in the world where they can set their own laws and eliminate regulations. In 2009, following a military coup in Honduras, the crypto bros got what they...
Brashear’s language diversity is its strength, and its biggest teaching challenge
To kick-start Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Brashear High School festooned the building’s south wing corridors with bright murals, forming a tapestry of color that reflects the school’s diversity. A pillar is painted with flags from...
United Airlines Provides Industry-Leading Travel Services to Meet Unique Showbiz Needs
With a fleet of over 600 aircraft equipped with an award-winning inflight entertainment system (and on the way to 1,000 aircraft in the next several years), United Airlines is building what might be considered the “largest theater in the sky.”...