Chichén Itzá Gears Up for Fall Equinox Serpent Show
Mexico's famed Maya ruins are preparing to welcome crowds for the fall equinox, when sunlight creates the illusion of a serpent slithering down the ancient pyramid.
Man Kills Woman, Poisons Himself in Teotepeque, El Salvador
A man fatally attacked a woman in the coastal town of Teotepeque and then took poison, dying later at a local health clinic, according to police.
Israel Advances Settlement Plan That Would Split West Bank
Israel's housing ministry has opened bidding for more than 2,000 new settler homes near Ma'ale Adumim, advancing a project that critics say would cut the occupied West Bank in two.
Sept. 19: The Real Story Behind Mexico’s Earthquake Drills
Every September 19, Mexico holds nationwide earthquake drills honoring the anniversary of the devastating 1985 quake — a date made even more significant after a second major earthquake struck on the same day in 2017.
Nodal, Cazzu Clash Again Over ‘Cazzu Law’ Dispute
Christian Nodal and Cazzu are once again at odds, this time over a proposed law named after the Argentine singer, with each side accusing the other of legal wrongdoing.
Ben Affleck Once Considered Garner for Film Role
Ben Affleck revealed he briefly considered ex-wife Jennifer Garner for a leading role in his film Animals, highlighting their continued friendship years after their divorce.
Fortunata, Chapultepec Zoo’s Oldest Giraffe, Dies at 36
Fortunata, one of the most beloved giraffes at Mexico City's Chapultepec Zoo, has died at 36 years and five months old—far surpassing the typical lifespan for her species in captivity.
Fear Persists Over Mining Project on Guatemala-El Salvador Border
Environmental groups in both El Salvador and Guatemala remain alarmed over a gold exploration project near the Ostúa River, fearing it could contaminate a waterway shared by both nations.
Smithsonian Ties Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children
A new book reveals that cutting-edge genomic analysis of preserved hair has provided striking scientific support for the long-debated claim that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at Monticello.
Heir to Mexican Retail Chain Held in Mother’s Killing
Stefano Cremasco-Cicero, son of the owner of Mexico's Grupo Cambalache retail chain, has been arrested in Miami as the main suspect in the stabbing death of his mother, who had traveled from Mexico to visit him.