Former army chief Manuel Benedicto Lucas Garcia is being tried for genocide and crimes against humanity in Guatemala.

Guatemalans have mixed expectations for next government as president-elect’s path to office fraught with uncertainty.

US government report urges agencies to better track alleged instances of military equipment misuse in Central America.

Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador’s vote changes this year reflect relations with world superpowers, analysts say.

Rights activists and international observers accuse Maria Consuelo Porras of contributing to weakening rule of law.

High-level meetings are being held in Panama as rights advocates say risks for migrants exacerbated by US border push.

Panama has Central America’s only law for rare disease healthcare, but advocates say it is not being fully implemented.

Survivors decry new amnesty bill that would free perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1960-1996 civil war.

Gabriel Boric may be hindered by deeply fragmented Congress, where negotiations will be necessary to advance his agenda.

Increased turnout expected in runoff election between far-right and social-democratic candidates.