Carlos Abundez, 35, is facing federal smuggling charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made the discovery.

I grew up watching democracy in Nicaragua slowly disintegrate, one small step after another. Now here, in the land of the free, I am seeing democracy once again under threat.

Little Corn Island Is Nicaragua's Best-kept Secret The tiny Caribbean island is home to hidden beaches, lush jungles, and pristine snorkeling spots.

Violeta Chamorro, who has died aged 95, was the first female president elected in the Americas. A conciliatory figure, she guided Nicaragua from war to peace between 1990 and 1997.

The family of the former military officer denounces cruel punishment, total isolation, and a lack of specialized medical care.

The NBA has never had a player born in Nicaragua play in a regular season game. Norchad Omier wants to change that. And he's getting a chance to impress this summer. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed ...

Ratings agencies S&P and Moody's downgraded Colombia's debt rating by one notch on Thursday, with both citing weaker fiscal performance.

Colombia to reject key US extradition requests The country's new justice minister, Eduardo Montealegre, said the leftist government's priority would be to bring dissident leaders, many of whom are ...

A protected wildlife refuge in Nicaragua has suffered a wave of deforestation in recent years, fueled by controversial land deals allowing settlers to clear the rainforest for farming, mining and ...

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro signs a labor reform bill into law in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) ...

A retired Nicaraguan army officer in exile who fiercely criticized authoritarian President Daniel Ortega was shot dead Thursday in neighboring Costa Rica, his family and officials said.