Food, Peace Building, Legal Aid: What Trump Would Cut From Central America
As thousands of migrants move toward the U.S., these are the programs President Trump is threatening to cut in retaliation.
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As Migrant Caravan Winds North, Trump Vows To Cut Aid To Countries They're Fleeing
Thousands of mostly Central American migrants have crossed into Mexico with hopes of reaching the U.S. But Trump doesn't like it, and he's threatening to punish the countries they come from.
Oscar Romero, Pope Paul VI Elevated To Sainthood
In a ceremony at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Pope Francis declared the sainthood of the murdered Salvadoran archbishop, the former pontiff and five other people.
China Lures Taiwan's Latin American Allies
The biggest bloc of Taiwan's few remaining world allies is in Central America and the Caribbean. But even that solidarity is splintering.
A 'Voice For The Voiceless': Sainthood For El Salvador's Archbishop Óscar Romero
Romero was an outspoken champion of the poor who pleaded for social justice during a time of widespread violence. On Sunday, Romero will be canonized as a saint at the Vatican.
3 Separated Children Were Sexually Abused At Shelters, El Salvador Says
The minors are aged 12 to 17 and were abused by workers at facilities in Arizona, authorities said. The announcement is the latest in a series of abuse allegations.
Taiwan Grows Isolated As El Salvador Recognizes Beijing
The Central American country chose to establish diplomatic ties with China, which regards the self-governed island of Taiwan as its territory. That leaves Taipei with 17 remaining allies in the world.
For Some Gang Members In El Salvador, The Evangelical Church Offers A Way Out
"Our message is that [the gang members] should understand there is a life outside of the gang," says evangelical pastor Nelson Moz. "That they can make it, with the help of God."
Young Chefs In El Salvador Are Breathing New Life Into Traditional Cuisine
A violent past wiped out some of the country's culinary roots and contributed to a reliance on processed foods. But that is changing, as a movement grows to innovate with indigenous ingredients.
Watch: 6-Year-Old Girl, Alone, Breaks Through Immigration Noise With A Phone Number
"First, I want to take a bath. A really hot bath," she tells her cousin over the phone.