
Former comedian sworn in as Guatemala’s new president
Morales faces a growing crisis after a key supporter is charged with human rights abuses

Morales faces a growing crisis after a key supporter is charged with human rights abuses

Crisis escalated after Nicaragua refused to let the migrants cross over from Costa Rica

Police regained control of penitentiary a day after unrest began Incident was sparked on Sunday as visiting hours came to an end

Around 300 people are missing and 149 dead after heavy rains brought debris crashing down

Comedian Jimmy Morales won the first round of presidential elections on Sunday Speaking to EL PAÍS, he says he hopes the popular movement will accompany him in office

The investigation that led to President Otto Pérez Molina’s resignation began in May 2014

Congress voted to strip Otto Pérez Molina of immunity over customs fraud ring

Corruption scandals have spawned a spring of discontent in Central America

Pérez Molina faces corruption allegations as public pressure for his resignation grows

Calls grow louder for President Otto Pérez Molina to step down over corruption allegations

Asylum requests by Salvadorans claiming violence are higher than when country was at war

Some believe magistrate was depressed over sex abuse charges filed against his son

Mafia leaders commission murders, kidnappings and extortions to outside accomplices

Poverty and poor-quality education being blamed for rise in juvenile mothers

Retired general will be retried for genocide and crimes against humanity

Two witnesses describe how soldiers massacred an Indian village in 1982

The retired general ruled during one of the bloodiest periods in the country's 36-year civil war