Central America

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Huge Volcano Eruption Triggers Emergency Evacuations

Lava fountains up to 1,000 feet tall have driven families from their homes.

Will Neal

¡MUCHO FUEGO!

Thousands Evacuate as ‘Volcano of Fire’ Erupts

Nearly 300 families have evacuated, and 30,000 more are in danger.

The Daily Beast

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BUENA ONDA

How TikTok Made a Once ‘Dangerous’ Country a Tourist Hotspot

This tiny Central American republic used to be infamous for its gang violence, but thanks to social media it’s becoming a popular destination for travelers.

Cassandra Brooklyn

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ON THE RUN

Netflix Exposes Suspected Murderer John McAfee’s Madness

The doc “Running With the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee” provides a fly-on-the-wall portrait of the antivirus pioneer turned drugged-out, heavily armed fugitive.

Nick Schager

NEW PLAYBOOK

Ukrainians Deserve Special Treatment at the Border Right Now

Left-leaning advocates are enraged at the idea of prioritizing these asylum seekers over those from Africa or Central America. But these people are running from the Devil.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

VOYAGE TO AMERICA

Climate Change Powered Hurricanes Force Migrants to Flee

Central America will be one of the regions hit worst by climate change. Two record-breaking hurricanes show why, with more people fleeing to the U.S. in search of refuge.

Jeff Abbott