Central America

Ex-President of Honduras Stands Trial, Accused of Taking Millions from Drug Cartels

President Juan Orlando Hernandez, once an outspoken advocate of stamping out drug crime now accused of corruption and taking piles…

12 months ago

3-Year Old, Father Murdered After Possibly Finding Cocaine Washed Up On Shore in Belize

A particular cove known as the “Sea Lotto” in Belize has been a hotspot for criminal activity ever since bricks…

1 year ago

From Murder Capital to Vacation Destination: Exploring the New El Salvador

A young president turned the world’s most dangerous country into one of the coolest travel destinations in Central America –…

1 year ago

Cannabeginners: The Adventures of Panama Red

Learn the history of this legendary cultivar.

1 year ago

Costa Rica Grants First Medical Cannabis Cultivation License

Costa Rica’s medical cannabis market just hit its most recent milestone.

2 years ago

President’s Son Suggests Cannabis Legalization in Nicaragua

A son of the sitting Nicaragua president, Daniel Ortega, suggests reform immediately after the issue becomes inflamed in Honduras.

3 years ago

Belize Close to Legalization, Evangelicals Want Anti-Reform Referendum

In a unique development, Belize is about to implement full recreational cannabis reform against fierce opposition by church groups.

3 years ago

Costa Rica Moves Forward with Medical Cannabis Reform

Costa Rica legalizes medical use and sets out the first framework for the entire industry, but recreational cannabis remains prohibited…

3 years ago

Narco-Deforestation: Cocaine and Money Laundering Destroy Large Swaths of Central America

Cocaine trafficking is devastating Central America in a way that has probably never occurred to most people: millions of acres…

8 years ago