Provides the latest RSS feeds for Central America News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Central America News.net http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/cat/1e6da80e3bfca450/ en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:06:47 -0400 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:06:47 -0400 30 Mexican television aired Wednesday a video showing Cancun Mayor Julian Ricalde Magaa accepting cash-filled envelopes. The images surfaced less than three weeks ahead of the July 7 mayoral election in the Caribbean resort city. Ricalde is barred from seeking a second consecutive term, but his PRD party does have a candidate in the race. On the video, which dates from 2010, then-mayor-elect ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215318319/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:40:01 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215318319/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Police at the Mexican sea resort of Playa del Carmen arrested one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, a former college professor accused of sexually exploiting children. Walter Lee Williams, 64, was nabbed around 8.30 p.m. Tuesday in a coffee shop near a public park, Quintana Roo state Attorney General Gaspar Armando Garcia Torres said during a press conference in Cancun. "At present we ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215317613/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:10:02 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215317613/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO Gustavo Barr?n, 22, glances at the books on display at the Feria del Libro Independiente, a book fair featuring independent publishing houses in Mexico City, Mexicos capital. While perusing the selection, Barr?n, a university student studying history, holds a book about guerrilla groups in Mexico in the 1970s and the transition to democracy. The publisher is Ce-Acatl, a ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215311522/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:15:51 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215311522/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 VERACRUZ, Mexico - Tropical Storm Barry bore down on Mexico's Gulf Coast early Thursday as civil defense workers readied emergency shelters and forecasters warned of potentially deadly flash flooding from the system's drenching ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215322485/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:13:07 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215322485/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega (L) and Wang Jing, chairman of the Hong Kong international company Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. (HKND Group) celebrate signing a concession agreement for the construction of an inter-oceanic canal in Nicaragua at the Casa de los Pueblos in Managua June 14, ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215322150/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:58:40 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215322150/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:45 AM EDT shows tropical wave over the Lesser Antilles with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. Fair weather across the remainder of the Caribbean with a chance of isolated afternoon ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215321543/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:13:32 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215321543/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 By Reuters MEXICO CITY -- Tropical Storm Barry, the second of the Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened as it churned toward Mexico on Wednesday, threatening to bring heavy rains to oil and power installations near the country's Gulf Coast.The Minatitlan oil refinery of state oil monopoly Pemex and the Laguna Verde nuclear power plant, both in Veracruz state, are being monitored closely, ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215319431/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:01:02 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215319431/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 * * * Here are the video highlights from the U.S. men’s national team’s 1-0 home win Tuesday against Honduras in World Cup qualifying. Here is some coverage ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215319432/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:51:32 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215319432/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 US firm Noble Energy Inc. will begin drilling on Nicaragua's first exploration oil well in August under a government concession, the company announced Wednesday.The well is near the town of Puerto Cabezas, which is on the northern side of the Caribbean coast, Susan M. Cunningham, the company's Vice President, was quoted as saying by Nicaragua's state-run news website El 19 ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215312511/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:33:21 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215312511/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Jun 19, 2013 6:19pm Mexican Latinos make up more than two thirds of all Latinos in the United States, according to a new Pew Hispanic report. Of the 51.9 million Latinos living in the United States in 2011, more than 33.5 million trace their family back to Mexico. The report looked at demographic data collected from the 2011 American Community Survey. The report also examined U.S. ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215308552/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49:27 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215308552/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Delegation Set to Collect Information on Rights Violations in War ZoneROME, May 30, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Bishop ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215307202/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:36:29 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215307202/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Although transgenic soybeans, cotton and some corn has been grown in Costa Rica since 1991, groups that oppose genetically modified crops are increasing pressure on the government to slow the permit process for future GM crops, reports Ag ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215305837/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:21:43 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215305837/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 TAIPEI, Taiwan -- President Ma Ying-jeou said yesterday that Guatemala has always been a close diplomatic ally of the R.O.C., and that several cooperative projects between the sides have come to fruition over the past several ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215304551/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:22 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215304551/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 The All Whites look destined to play either Honduras or Panama in their crucial intercontinental playoff for a place at next year's World Cup in Brazil but they will be keeping a watchful eye on Mexico's progress. New Zealand, as winners of Oceania, will take on the fourth-placed side from Central and North America in a home and away playoff in November. Each team in the North and Central ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215308589/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:01:41 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215308589/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Washington, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Religious leaders and communities of Salvadorans in the United States expressed their support to Presidential Candidate representing the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) Salvador Sanchez Ceren. The leader of the party was the center of a homage during an event, held on Tuesday, with members of the Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran and Catholic ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215301908/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:37:55 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215301908/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday unanimously rejected legislation expanding the North Side's Mexican War Streets historical district and restricting what residents could do to the exterior of their homes and ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215301909/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:10:25 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215301909/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) -- Goals by Bryan Ruiz and Celso Borges put Costa Rica in a stronger position to qualify for next year's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Panama on Tuesday night. The Costa Ricans have 11 points from six matches with a 3-1-2 record. That trails only the United States (4-1-1), which beat Honduras earlier in the night. ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215300041/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:06:23 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215300041/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 The Travel Yogi, specialist in international yoga retreats and yoga adventures, announces late winter/early spring yoga programs in Bali, Maui and El Salvador. "We are gearing up for a banner 2013 season," says Jennifer Hoodevik, founder and director. "We are riding the wave of an industry experiencing tremendous growth and we are responding." According to July 2012 ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215299317/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:19 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215299317/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 MIAMI -; Forecasters say a tropical depression crossing Mexico's Bay of Campeche is expected to become a tropical storm before making landfall in that country's Gulf Coast state of ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294070/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:55:46 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294070/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Tropical Depression 2 continues to dump heavy rains over Central America. At 10:00 a.m. CDT the center of the depression was located near latitude 17.9 north, longitude 90.0 west. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph. This general motion with a gradual turn to the west is expected during the next two days. On the ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294402/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:35:14 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294402/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 It started as a joke between friends, but Morris the cat's bid to become mayor of the Mexican city of Jalapa, the capital of the state of Veracruz, has now turned into a social media phenomenon with a serious message about political disenchantment."Morris has become an expression of how fed up people are with all the parties and a political system that does not represent us," said ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294303/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:29:44 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294303/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for a portion of southern Mexico as Tropical Depression #2 inches closer to the ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294403/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:24:59 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294403/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 A former University of Southern California professor on the FBI's most-wanted list for alleged sex crimes involving children was caught in Mexico, the FBI said. Bill Lewis, FBI assistant director in charge, said 64-year-old Walter Lee Williams was arrested Tuesday by Mexican authorities, The Los Angeles Times reported. The FBI said authorities have identified at least 10 of the alleged ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294574/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:21:01 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294574/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Mexican President Felipe Calderon (L) and his Guatemalan counterpart Alvaro Colom arrive at a joint press conference at the official residence Los Pinos, in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on July 27, 2011. (Xinhua/David de la ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294404/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:13:53 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215294404/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 The Mexican navy has killed one of the most wanted drug cartel leaders in a clash in northern Mexico's Coahuila state, but his body was later taken from a funeral house, Mexican authorities said Tuesday. The body, according to Mexican authorities, corresponds to Heriberto Lazcano, alias "El Lazca", head of the Los Zetas Cartel. It was in a funeral home where he had been tested ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215293009/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:07:22 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215293009/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Mexico would export food valued at least $1 billion to China over the next 12 to 18 months, Agriculture Minister Enrique Martinez said Tuesday.Martinez spoke of his recent visit to China at a press conference, with motives to follow the agreements signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Mexico earlier this month.Martinez said it was difficult to specify the numbers and targets ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215290754/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:30:41 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215290754/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Russ Isabella/USA TODAY Sports SANDY, Utah -- Jurgen Klinsmann is without a doubt the first coach in the history of the U.S. men's national team who uses the word "awesome" in press conferences. In fact, the West Coast transplant would be perfect for a cameo role in ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289984/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:41 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289984/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 SANDY, Utah ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289983/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:47:42 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289983/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 In his day, Cantinflas symbolized people’s criticism of politicians. His personality represented the average person, ignorant but honest. Faced with the dishonest ignorance of politicians, the protest movement identified an honest comedian as the best option. Just recall the beginning of his speech in the movie If I were a congressman: "I’m here because I don’t belong to ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289050/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:28:36 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289050/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 - Mexico's top steelmaker is hoping to tap the country's ample shale gas reserves if an energy sector overhaul expected this year provides an opening, a senior executive with the company, Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA), said on ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289051/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:25:34 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215289051/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Walter Lee Williams, a former university professor seen here in a 2011 handout photo released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has become the 500th person to be named to the Ten Most Wanted list, according to an FBI statement. (REUTERS/FBI/Handout via Reuters) CANCUN – Mexican authorities on Tuesday arrested a former U.S. university professor, who recently was added to the ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215288790/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:11:42 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215288790/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Source: Reuters The United States maintained their push for a 2014 World Cup berth with a third straight victory in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying after Jozy Altidore's late strike saw off a stubborn Honduras 1-0 in Utah today. Altidore's 73rd minute goal was the difference between the teams at Rio Tinto Stadium as the home side were rewarded for their domination to complete a ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215288218/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:12:24 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215288218/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 June 18 (Reuters) - Bryan Ruiz and Celso Borges scored second-half goals as Costa Rica earned a 2-0 win against Panama on Tuesday to maintain their hold on a place for an automatic qualifying place for next year's 2014 World Cup finals. The United States, who beat Honduras 1-0 earlier on Tuesday, lead the six-team group in the final round of qualifying from North, Central America and the ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215288294/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:06:58 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215288294/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 U.S. forward Jozy Altidore (17) heads the ball as Honduras' keeper Noel Valladares, left, and Jose Velasquez defend in the second half of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215287133/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:12:40 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215287133/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 The United States national ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215287327/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:58:43 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215287327/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Costa Rica’s National Biosecurity Technical Commission granted a local subsidiary of multinational biotechnology company Monsanto permission to grow genetically modified (GM) corn in the ... http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215287328/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:43:25 -0400 http://www.centralamericanews.net/index.php/sid/215287328/scat/1e6da80e3bfca450