Government to Buy Fortis’ Hydro Plants and BEL Stake

Tomorrow, in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceño, will announce that the Government of Belize and Fortis Inc. of Canada have reached an agreement for the purchase of Fortis Inc.’s electricity sector assets in Belize. PM...

Honduras thanks Cuba for its support in health care

HAVANA, Cuba, October 15 (ACN) During a visit to a free ophthalmology clinic built by her government―the fifth medical center of its kind in her country―Honduran president Xiomara Castro thanked Cuba for its unconditional support in the area of...

Honduras’ China Hangover

On November 30, Hondurans will vote to elect a new president, 128 National Assembly members, and approximately 300 mayors. Polls indicate that the race for the presidency – between Rixi Moncada of the governing Libre party, Nasry Asfura of the...

Here Are ‘The Worst Of The Worst’ Arrested By ICE During The Dem Government Shutdown

Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration continues to arrest illegal aliens convicted of violent crimes from coast to coast. Over the weekend and into Columbus Day, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents picked up...

Harmony in Veterinary Care: How Dr. Maylin Soca Perez Fills a Community Need

Dr. Maylin Soca Perez, DVM, owner of Harmony Animal Clinic in Miami, Florida, has built an impressive 25-year career centered on dedication to animal care and helping her community. Her non-conventional career began in Cuba, where she first...

Reality check after Honduras loss: Haiti needs more than new players to qualify for the World Cup

Overview: Haiti’s 3-0 heartbreaking defeat to Honduras Monday night exposed recurring problems that have plagued the national team for years: questionable coaching, poor goalkeeping and lack of offensive creativity. The loss brings a sobering...

Speaker Johnson: Democrat Demands to Reopen Government Include $3.9 Million for LGBTQI+ Democracy Grants in Western Balkans

Democrat demands to reopen the government include $3.9 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed on Tuesday on the 14th day of the Democrat government shutdown. “Welcome to day 14 of...

Speaker Johnson: Democrats Demanding $3.9M for LGBTQI+ in Western Balkans to Reopen Government

Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion in new partisan spending – including $5 billion for wasteful international projects – before they’ll vote to reopen the government, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday. “I want you to know what...

We’re less than two months away from the World Cup draw in the early hours of December 6, with Australia still clinging onto hope of an easier group in the first ever 48-nation tournament.

We’re less than two months away from the all-important World Cup draw in the early hours of December 6, with Australia still clinging onto hope of an easier group in the first ever 48-nation tournament. So far, 22 countries have qualified for the...

UN Meeting Seeks to Embed Human Rights in New Economic Indicators

A country’s gross domestic product (GDP), which measures total economic output, is central to how governments assess their economies. But this figure, when looked at in isolation, which is most often the case, incentivizes economic systems that...

Inside how U.S. Soccer chooses opponents, venues, prices for USMNT and USWNT matches

The U.S. men's and women's senior national teams will play 25 home friendly matches combined in 2025, and each game requires two simple ingredients: an opponent and a host venue. How are those opponents scheduled, and how do cities and stadiums...

Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors publishes its second annual Report, which presents guidelines for “informed listening” and for economic, psychological, and spiritual support to victims, while highlighting the need for more...

Trump authorizes CIA regime change operations against Venezuela

US Marines rehearse what the Pentagon describes as "war-directed operations" in the southern Caribbean [Photo: @Southcom]US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to carry out...

Monday’s ‘hot’ game: Haiti can’t get comfortable, must outmatch Honduras’ drive in crucial World Cup qualifier

Overview: Haiti's men’s soccer team will play one of its most crucial games in decades on Monday, Oct. 13—an away World Cup qualifier against Honduras. With five points, tied with Honduras, Les Grenadiers lead Group C on goal difference but face a...

Honduras vs Costa Rica LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match

Get real-time updates on Honduras vs Costa Rica live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of Matchday 3 of Group C of the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with VAVEL. Game...

Immigration officials have arrested nearly 20 children who are US citizens - including two with cancer - in first nine months of Trump’s term, report says

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

At business forum, LED official says Louisiana has 'changed the narrative' on local economy

What a difference $65 billion makes. That was the takeaway from a keynote presentation by Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois and Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May at the Tulane Business Forum on Friday. The LED chief argued...

Where to watch USA vs. Ecuador: International soccer free stream

The United States men’s international soccer team will face Ecuador in an international friendly Friday at 8:20 p.m. ET. USA vs. Ecuador will air on TNT, which you can stream on DirecTV (free trial). Here’s what you need to know: What:...

Ecuador: NGOs condemn repression of social protests and call on international community to remain alert

The following organisations condemn the use of excessive force on the part of the Ecuadorian security forces in response to the protests which broke out in provinces across the country last week. We strongly urge the government of Ecuador to...

Highlights of Honduras 0-0 Costa Rica in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

EVENT ENDED A very close match that ended without any goals, complicating both teams' World Cup dreams. Image: VAVEL The match is over A very close 0-0 draw ended the Central American classic. Both teams sought the win, but neither had any clear...