The suspension of foreign aid programs supporting democracy promotion in authoritarian countries has left many wondering if U.S. policy has abandoned that goal.

Avianca is offering new direct routes between Miami and Guatemala City, and Fort Lauderdale and Managua. The news follows an earlier announcement of new routes between Tampa and Bogotá, Medellín and Fort Lauderdale,

Nicaragua is headed back to the World Baseball Classic! After defeating Chinese Taipei, 6-0, to close out the round-robin on Sunday, Nicaragua finished the Taipei Qualifier undefeated and will advance as the first-place winner.