Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties.
Francisco Oropesa, 38, is suspected of shooting dead five neighbours aged between eight and 31.
Distraught families wait for news of loved-ones identified as victims in fatal Mexican detention centre blaze.
Honduras has become the latest Latin American country to open formal ties with Beijing and end relations with Taiwan.
Honduras switches diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, leaving Taipei recognised by just 13 sovereign states.
Taiwanese minister suggests Honduras demanded a ‘high price’ to maintain relations with Taiwan over China.
Minister says the decision to sever ties with Taiwan is rooted in ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ amid economic hardships.
China has stepped up pressure on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen was first elected president of the self-ruled island in 2016.
Diplomatic ties with Taiwan have become a flashpoint in Central America, where Beijing is looking to deepen links.
As clandestine networks form to support women, they look to Central America for a road map – and a warning.
Peru has struggled with diplomatic isolation as left-wing governments criticise its crackdown on protesters.
President Xiomara Castro’s government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.
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Two environmental activists were killed on Saturday after they opposed an open-pit iron oxide mine in a reserve.
President Xiomara Castro says emergency measures aim to curb gang extortion, recover areas held by organised crime.