Latin America Map by Julia Nay

Lima, Peru

2201295_1 — 2025-03-19 13:17:00 UTC

The Peruvian government has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima due to rising crime rates, deploying 1,000 soldiers to assist local police and increasing patrols at transportation hubs.

Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), Angulo, El Salvador

2201295_1 — 2025-03-19 13:21:13 UTC

El Salvador's Cecot mega-prison, the largest in the Americas, currently houses between 10,000 and 20,000 inmates, including 261 recently deported from the U.S., with harsh treatment and restricted conditions imposed on new arrivals.

Gardi Sugdub, Panama

2201295_1 — 2025-03-19 13:24:16 UTC

A rising number of Latin American migrants are returning home via boat from Panama, seeking safer routes instead of traversing the dangerous Darien Jungle. The Guna community is concerned about the strain on their resources.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

2201295_1 — 2025-03-19 13:26:46 UTC

Jhoan Bastidas, a 25-year-old Venezuelan, was deported from the U.S. after spending 16 days at Guantanamo Bay, where he faced harsh conditions and hunger, as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration that targeted about 350 Venezuelans.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

2201295_1 — 2025-03-19 13:30:31 UTC

A new partnership between U.S. maritime company Crowley and Spain-based Naturgy Energy Group will enhance liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Puerto Rico, which has been facing frequent power outages.