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Trail cameras captured rare footage of a male jaguar crossing between Guatemala and Honduras, offering hope for the endangered species. Conservation teams are working with local communities to protect this vital wildlife corridor.
Costa Rica is weeks away from opening a new high-security prison designed to keep organized crime leaders from running operations behind bars. The facility, inspired by successful models from neighboring countries, represents a major step in the nation's fight against gang violence.
Four Indigenous villages in Panama discovered jaguars, tapirs, and 200 species on their lands—and they're now getting paid to protect them. This groundbreaking project could help communities across Central America fund conservation while keeping their forests intact.
A 1,010-foot bridge rising in Costa Rica will soon become one of Central America's longest four-lane spans, connecting mountain communities to economic opportunity. The massive structure is the centerpiece of a decades-long dream to link the country's heartland with its northern regions.
Nineteen countries in Central America and the Caribbean just got access to over $4 billion in funding to transform their energy future. The International Renewable Energy Agency is now accepting proposals for solar, wind, and other green energy projects that could power the region for generations.
A small Central American nation just made sporting history that shows years of dedication paying off. Belize captured its first ever senior men's volleyball title with a commanding victory over Costa Rica.
Iván Barton will become the first Central American referee to lead a World Cup semifinal when he takes charge of Spain vs. France on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Salvadoran official is bringing his region's refereeing talent to football's biggest stage.
Across Costa Rica, families gathered on the third Sunday of June to honor fathers and grandfathers with backyard barbecues, long lunches, and quality time together. The low-key celebration puts connection over commercialism, bringing generations around the table for an afternoon of homemade meals and cherished company.
El Boquerón National Park is closing for a month to give its trails, viewpoints and natural areas some much-needed care. The temporary pause shows how El Salvador is prioritizing long-term protection of its most-loved natural spaces.
Two Central American nations are turning a dream of regional connection into reality with plans for a high-speed railway linking their economies. The ambitious project could eventually stretch from Panama to Mexico, transforming how people and goods move across the isthmus.
Costa Rica's Club Sport Herediano secured its 32nd national championship by defeating rival Saprissa 2-0, completing a dramatic comeback to win the Clausura 2026 tournament. The victory marks the team's third title in just four tournaments.
A jaguar photographed at 7,200 feet in Honduras—more than twice its normal elevation—signals that conservation efforts may finally be working. The rare "cloud jaguar" sighting offers hope for the species' return to mountains linking Central American habitats.