Central America
Young Salvadoran migrant died trying to board train in northern Mexico
September 29 |
In a tragic incident, a young Salvadoran migrant lost his life on Wednesday after attempting to board a moving train in the State of Coahuila, in northern Mexico. The young Salvadoran, identified as Raul Alfredo “N”, 22 years old, tried to board the train in order to get closer to the northern border with the United States, but this risky feat caused him to lose his life.
The news was communicated by the Secretary of Government of the State of Coahuila, who detailed that along with the Salvadoran, Tito Dale “N”, 23 years old, originally from Honduras, also died.
According to the authorities, both young men died while trying to board the train. The two bodies were found on the side of the train tracks in the municipality of Escobedo, near the Hermanas ejido, where a railroad passes in the direction of Piedras Negras, according to information gathered by TV Azteca.
“Today morning (Wednesday) elements of the State Public Security Secretariat (SSP) found the bodies of two migrants, who lost their lives while trying to board the moving train, at kilometer 42 of the railroad track, at the height of the Hermanas ejido, in this municipality,” reported the government of Coahuila.
Mexican authorities urged migrants not to board the train when it is in motion because they run the risk of falling onto the tracks and being run over and killed, and also assured that this means of travel is very common among undocumented persons seeking to reach the U.S. border.
Central America
U.S. and Guatemala Sign Trade Deal Granting Zero Tariffs to Most Exports
The United States signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala on Friday, under which 70.4% of Guatemalan exports will enter the U.S. market tariff-free.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo highlighted the importance of the agreement, stating that it creates a framework of cooperation, certainty, and new opportunities for producers, workers, and entrepreneurs in the country. His remarks were shared in a video published on his official social media channels.
In 2025, 30.3% of Guatemala’s total exports were destined for the United States, amounting to approximately $4.3 billion. As a result, the agreement is expected to directly benefit key sectors of the Guatemalan economy, including agribusiness, manufacturing, and the textile industry.
“Today we have taken another step toward consolidating a country that, when it moves forward united, generates confidence, attracts investment, and creates real development opportunities for all its people,” Arévalo added.
The agreement with Guatemala follows a similar trade deal signed by the United States with El Salvador on Thursday, which includes the elimination of a 10% tariff on Salvadoran imports.
Central America
Panama Supreme Court Strikes Down Panama Ports Concession as Unconstitutional
Panama’s Supreme Court of Justice has ruled unconstitutional the concession contract granted in 1997 to Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate CK Hutchison, which operates two strategic ports along the interoceanic canal. The decision was announced on Thursday, January 29, 2026, following two lawsuits filed by the Comptroller General’s Office.
The ruling directly affects the management of the ports of Balboa, on the Pacific coast, and Cristóbal, on the Atlantic side, both of which have been operated by the company for nearly three decades. According to Panama’s Comptroller General, Anel Flores, an audit uncovered irregularities in the contract that resulted in more than $1.3 billion failing to enter state coffers.
“It is a predatory contract, abusive to the interests of the country,” Flores stated.
The Supreme Court determined that Law 5 of 1997, its subsequent amendments, and the automatic extension granted in 2021 are unconstitutional. The ruling noted that the contract renewal took place without adequate oversight and amid allegations of corruption, despite the Panamanian state holding only a 10% stake in the company.
Central America
Guatemala President Says Starlink Terminal Found Inside Prison
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo revealed on Tuesday that a Starlink terminal was discovered inside a prison in the country, highlighting corruption and the illegal introduction of advanced communication technology into the penitentiary system.
Arévalo did not specify which prison the device was found in but stressed that Starlink’s ability to connect directly to low-orbit satellites makes it particularly difficult to disrupt, posing a serious security risk.
The disclosure was made during a press conference attended by Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda and Defense Minister Henry Sáenz.
On January 6, specialized units of Guatemala’s National Civil Police (PNC), members of the Army and prison security personnel carried out Operation Sentinel at the Renovación 1 Maximum Security Prison for Men, located in Escuintla. According to the Interior Ministry, the operation aimed to reduce criminal activity, prevent illicit acts and stop the trafficking of prohibited items inside the prison.
During the operation, authorities also dismantled businesses operating near several prisons after detecting routers that were allegedly used to redirect internet signals into penitentiary facilities, according to local outlet Emisoras Unidas.
Tensions escalated further over the weekend of January 17 and 18, when inmates affiliated with gangs staged riots in three prisons. During the unrest, they took prison guards and a psychologist hostage, demanding extra-large beds, air conditioning, transfers to other facilities and access to the internet.
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