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Capstone Green Energy Bags 1.6 MW Follow-on Order In Mexico

Capstone Green Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CGRN) received a follow-on order for two signature series microturbines totaling 1.6 megawatts (MWs) for a bottling and packaging solutions provider in Mexico. The financial terms were not disclosed. The C1000S and C600S microturbines will be installed in a combined heat and power (CHP) application. Capstone's exclusive distributor DTC…

Benzinga

£68m of cocaine delivered with bananas to two supermarkets in Czech Republic

Czech police searching more stores on same delivery route while contacting overseas counterparts about shipment from Central America

The Guardian - UK

Tropical system odds remain low for season’s 2nd named storm, hurricane center says

The chance for 2022 to see its second named tropical storm remains low this week as a system moves over Central America.

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US seeks help controlling ‘unprecedented’ flow of migrants from Latin American nations

LOS ANGELES — The Biden administration wants countries along a dangerous migration route running through South and Central America to commit to expanding their asylum system and enforcing their borders to help address the unprecedented flow of migrants at its southern border with Mexico, in a new regional partnership that…

Miami Herald

Central America's caravan of mothers: Personal grief and political grievance

On Mexican Mother’s Day on May 10, 2022, Central American and Mexican mothers searching for their disappeared children marched through the streets of Mexico City.

The Conversation

Summit of the Americas: Joe Biden's agenda overshadowed by invite controversy

This week, the US pledged close to $2 billion in private sector funds to help fight migration, adding to another billion already promised in December. US Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement on day one of the Summit of the Americas, which is taking place in Los Angeles. The…

France 24

Summit of the Americas: US aims private funds at migration

Plan announced by Vice President Harris comes amid boycott of Americas summit by leaders of Central America and Mexico.

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Harris to unveil more private investment in Central America to try to deter migration

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to announce Tuesday nearly $2 billion in private investment directed to three Central American countries as part of the Biden administration's strategy to reduce migration, more than doubling previously announced commitments.

Los Angeles Times

Cuban dissident who got world’s attention as ‘flag man’ now homeless in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — Cuban dissident Daniel Llorente came to the United States last year seeking political asylum after a long and dangerous journey through Central America and Mexico.

Tribune News Service

Kamala Harris' biggest assignment is in Latin America. But she hasn't gone there much

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has spent just three days in Latin America since President Joe Biden assigned her 15 months ago to tackle migration issues in Central America — half as long as First Lady Jill Biden devoted during a single trip to the region last month.

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Corruption in Central America frustrates U.S. plan to tackle migration 'root causes'

More than a year into U.S. President Joe Biden's sweeping effort to tackle the "root causes" of migration with aid to Central America, projects likely worth millions of dollars have been canceled or put on hold due to corruption and governance concerns, U.S. officials and others tracking the issue said.

Reuters

Guatemala welcomes reports that Spain will hike quota of temporary workers

Guatemala welcomes reports that Spain will increase its quota for the number of temporary workers coming from Central America, the government said on Thursday.

Reuters

At least 18 have died in Salvadoran police custody amid crackdown - Amnesty

At least 18 people have died in Salvadoran police custody since the Central American country introduced a controversial state of emergency to combat gangs two months ago, according to an investigation presented Thursday by Amnesty International.

Reuters

1st Tropical System Of Atlantic Season Looms, May Track Toward Florida

AccuWeather sees a high chance of a powerful storm forming in the warm waters from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to Florida.

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The Independent UK

Biden’s daughter Ashley tests positive for Covid and drops out of Central America trip

Ashley Biden, 40, was scheduled to accompany her mother to Central America this week but will no longer go

Benzinga

Greenlane Inks Distribution Deal To Expand In Latin America Market

Greenlane Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:GNLN) entered into a distribution agreement with Universal Distribution LATAM LLC to distribute its house brands in Latin America. Under the agreement terms, Greenlane has granted Universal Distribution the exclusive right to promote, market, distribute and sell the Greenlane Brands to retailers for resale in Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. Greenlane…

Reuters

Migrant disappearances quadruple in Mexico in 2021, says report

Reported cases of missing migrants in Mexico jumped nearly fourfold in 2021 from 2020, as the country struggles to stem the flow of undocumented people from Central America to the United States, according to a report released Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Mexican president slams US on tour of Central America

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started a five-day tour to four Central American countries and Cuba by lashing out at the U.S. government

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The Independent UK

Mexico's president starts regional tour in Guatemala

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has started a lightning, five-day tour to four Central American countries and Cuba, stopping first in neighboring Guatemala

Benzinga

Why Ball Corp Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 18.9% year-on-year to $3.72 billion, beating the consensus of $3.5 billion. Beverage packaging, North and Central America sales rose 24.2% Y/Y, Beverage packaging EMEA increased 18.3%, Beverage packaging South America gained 1.4%, and Aerospace segment sales rose 18.8%. Beverage can shipments rose 10% and…

Reuters

Mexican foreign minister tests negative for COVID after meeting U.S.'s Blinken

Mexico Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard will continue with plans to visit Central America and the Caribbean, he said on Wednesday, following a negative COVID-19 test after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Reuters

Mexico urges U.S. to boost investment in Central America to curb migration

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday urged the United States to boost investment in Central America to help curb migration, saying not enough had been done.

The Independent UK

Mexican president to talk development, migration on tour

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador begins a lightning tour Thursday to four Central American countries and Cuba in five days to discuss his approach to development and ways it might help alleviate the pressure to migrate

Reuters

Central American, Caribbean blocs condemn attack on Ukraine

Two blocs of Central American and Caribbean countries condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and warned about the impact of the conflict on the region Tuesday, following meetings between diplomats and a high-ranking European Union representative.

Reuters

U.S. and Mexico agree to Central America jobs initiative - Mexico foreign minister

U.S. officials agreed to a proposal from Mexico's government to launch a job creation program in Central America aimed at fostering growth in the region, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday.

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