At least 51 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge into a ravine 115 feet below

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EV Motors and Bahamas Development Bank Announce Partnership to Drive Sustainable Business Development in The Bahamas 

By LINDSAY THOMPSON Bahamas Information Services ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, The Bahamas — Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said The Bahamas remains committed as a leader in visitor experience, as more than 1,000 participants were...

At least 51 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge into a ravine 115 feet below

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Discover how Magdalena works to advance Guatemala’s renewable energy landscape  

Guatemala’s advancement in renewable energy is spearheaded by Magdalena, a sugar processing company focused on driving a circular economy model. Through responsible agriculture and industrial projects, the organization maximizes production while...

10 tips from actual kids on reconnecting with your childlike sense of wonder

By Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — I thought I’d noticed everything on the four-mile stretch of the Gabrielino Trail from its western trailhead near Pasadena to the Gould Mesa campground in Angeles National Forest. I have a...

Seeking sustainable peace in a changing climate

Why do we need targeted, evidence-based investments in peace programming that integrates climate and environmental security? Well, if you pick up your local newspaper or scan the morning headlines in your email inbox, you’ll likely see a troubling...

Tropical Storm Melissa not yet strengthening, but still expected to become a dangerous Caribbean hurricane

[En español] A Hurricane Watch is up for the south coast of Haiti and a Tropical Storm Watch for Jamaica for Tropical Storm Melissa, which had not yet strengthened as of midday Wednesday. The storm was crawling slowly west-northwestward across the...

Report reveals staggering levels of wildlife trafficking in Hispanic America

Crimes against wildlife increasingly threaten biodiversity in Latin America, which is home to 40% of the world’s plant and animal species. Between 2017 and 2022, almost 2,000 wildlife seizures and poaching incidents were recorded in the region,...

Trump State Department Puts El Salvador and Guatemala on Friend List

El Faro English translates Central America. Subscribe to our newsletter. During Joe Biden’s presidency, one issue seemed to bring together the leaders of Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua: their rebuffal of U.S. corruption sanctions...

25 countries unite in fight against plastic pollution

The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently welcomed seven new members - Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania - bringing its impact-focused global network to 25 countries with a...

5 things to know for Feb. 11: Artificial intelligence, Hostage release, Package delays, Gulf of America, Guatemala bus crash

CNN — President Donald Trump signed an executive order encouraging the return to plastic drinking straws. It’s a complete shift from the Biden administration’s efforts to rein in single-use plastic waste — and another example of Trump rushing to...

Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Oct 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Merapi,...

Thu, 23 Oct 2025, 21:00 1761253203 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORS Map of today's active volcanoes Svartsengi (Reykjanes peninsula, SW Iceland): The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that by 23 September around 10 million cubic meters of...

Rubio visiting Costa Rica, Guatemala on trip focused on migration and security ties

STATE DEPARTMENT — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to hold meetings Tuesday with officials in Costa Rica and later in Guatemala as part of a tour of Latin America focused on migration, security cooperation and countering Chinese...

Plastic Pollution Poses Significant Global Challenges

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Plastic pollution poses significant and urgent global challenges, impacting ecosystems, human health, and economies. With 6mn tonnes entering oceans every year and over twice that amount polluting land, mismanaged plastic...

Science Gallery Atlanta’s ‘Resilient Earth’ imagines sustainable futures

A sculpture of cupped hands raising a tree skyward greets those who enter Science Gallery Atlanta’s newly opened exhibition, “Resilient Earth.” Setting the tone for the exhibition’s theme, the work is made entirely of reclaimed materials by artist...

USAid climate programmes aimed to curb migration. Now they’re gone

Migrants in shackles being expelled from the United States aboard a US Air Force plane at Fort Bliss military base, in El Paso, Texas, on Jan 30.PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK - Two months ago, the Biden administration announced an initiative to share...

Journey of faith, sustainability: Encountering Jewish convert communities in El Salvador

As an Israeli photojournalist exploring the intersection of sustainable tourism and cultural identity, I’ve encountered countless stories of resilience from various parts of the world. Still, few have touched me as profoundly as the Jewish convert...

Migration and Refugee Crises: Climate Change, Wars and Econo...

Migration and refugee crises continue to be some of the most significant and urgent challenges facing the world in 2025. These crises are increasingly driven by a complex web of factors, including the worsening effects of climate change, the...

Donald Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala likely cost more than first class

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USAID Funding Controversy: From Sesame Street in Iraq to Sex Changes in Guatemala

Amidst a backdrop of scrutiny and reform efforts under the current administration, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has come under fire for its funding choices. Recent revelations about where American tax dollars have...