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Guatemala is steering travelers toward small coastal towns and nature reserves, spreading economic benefits beyond crowded tourist hubs. The shift could pump millions into communities that rarely saw visitor dollars.
A global study of 32 wildlife projects across five continents reveals a powerful pattern: conservation efforts succeed best when women have real leadership roles. From protecting snow leopards in Mongolia to restoring turtle populations in Central America, women aren't just helping conservation work—they're making it work better.
Guatemala's biggest electricity tender just attracted 51 companies proposing nearly 4,700 megawatts of new power—over three times what the country requested. About half the proposals are solar projects, signaling a massive shift toward renewable energy in Central America.
Workers in Costa Rica accidentally discovered fossils from a mastodon and giant sloth that roamed Central America up to 40,000 years ago. It's the country's biggest paleontological find in decades, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric life. #
Costa Rica's unemployment rate dropped to 6.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 6.9% a year earlier. Nearly 18,000 fewer people are jobless as the Central American nation's economy continues improving.
Three lions just completed an epic journey from Honduras to their forever home in Arkansas, marking the first time the Central American nation has relocated big cats to U.S. sanctuaries. After years of planning, Cyrus, Zephora, and Juancito now have the space and care they've always deserved.