Central America

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Capuchin monkeys caught on camera kidnapping howler monkey babies

Capuchin monkeys in Panama were filmed carrying howler monkey babies, sparking confusion among scientists. The unusual behaviour has left researchers puzzled and searching for answers.

At least 30 dead as torrential rains lash Central America

Salvadoran authorities on Friday said the death toll had now reached 19, among them six children, while over 3,000 people remain in temporary shelters.

Julia storm becomes hurricane, advances toward eastern coast of Central America

Central American countries initiated emergency alerts ahead of Julia's arrival, just one week after Hurricane Ian pummeled Cuba and Florida.

Central American development bank approves $800 million credit for fuel price relief

Central American nations have seen costs jump for fertilizer and staple regional foods like corn and beans, as a result of rising fuel prices.

Hurricane Iota smashes Central America, Nicaragua battered

More than 30 people were killed in devastating floods unleased by Storm Iota across Central America on November 18, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Honduras coast: USGS

The quake struck at 0820 IST late yesterday and its epicenter was located some 27 miles (44 kilometers) east of Great Swan Island, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). It was provisionally considered to be shallow.

Aim to expand sales in Central, Latin markets: Hero

Built at a capacity of USD 70 million, the Columbia plant has an installed capacity of 80,000 units per year, which is expected to go up to 1, 50,000 units in the second phase.

Hero MotoCorp May sales up marginally at 5.58 lakh units

Hero Moto Corp has retailed over 1.1 million units over April-May, which Anil Dua senior VP (sales and marketing) said were boosted by new product range and recently introduced 5 year warranty on its portfolio.

World coffee exports up 9.6% in Oct-Feb

Global coffee exports rose by 9.6 per cent to 46.5 million bags in the first five months of the current coffee year on significant rise in shipments from Indonesia and Vietnam, according to the International Coffee Organisation (ICO).