Gang Violence in Central America debated at Hudson Institute
WASHINGTON — This year’s highly publicized influx of child migrants from Central America via Mexico to the U.S. border has sparked
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Larry Luxner is news editor of The Washington Diplomat and former editor of CubaNews. Born and raised in Miami and based in Bethesda, Md., since 1995, Larry has reported from every country in the Western Hemisphere. His specialty is Latin America and the Middle East, and he’s written more than 2,000 articles for publications ranging from National Journal to Saudi Aramco World. Larry also runs an Internet-based stock photo agency at www.luxner.com.
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Seattle is prospering due to Alaska cruise ships
Seattle’s Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, with Star Princess and Westerdam in port. (Don Wilson) SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle has
Read moreCosta Rica is Taiwan’s top trade partner in Central American
Photo above: Cheap T-shirts for sale at the Raohe Street Night Market in Taipei. (June 2014) Photo by Larry Luxner TAIPEI,
Read moreCentral American ministers meet with President Obama
Photo above: Anti-immigrant protestors demonstrating against the children from Central America that came to the U.S. without documentation. (YouTube screen
Read moreCosta Rica has new plans under Solis
Costa Rica’s new president, Luís Guillermo Solís, left, greets Michael Shifter, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Inter-American Dialogue, which hosted
Read moreFARC agreement spurs debate with Colombian scholars
Colombian soldiers wait for a ride in the region of Quindío, near the city of Armenia. (Larry Luxner) WASHINGTON — With
Read moreCaribbean Islands still recovering after Christmas storm
Part of a bridge is washed away in St. Vincent following Dec. 24 torrential rains. (Courtesy Photo) St. Vincent, St.
Read moreU.S. Virgin Islands tourism looks good for 2014
St. John’s Trunk Bay is considered one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. (Larryl Luxner) U.S. Virgin Islands expect 2017
Read morePrincess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten upgraded
When it comes to duty free shopping, no Caribbean destination holds more appeal than St. Maarten, a Dutch-speaking outpost of
Read moreSt. Kitts expands its tourist appeal
Beautifully landscaped pool area at the Four Seasons Resort, Nevis. (Larry Luxner) St. Kitts-Nevis, the smallest sovereign state in the
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