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Central America in Minutes

El Faro English
El Salvador
Nicaragua
Nayib Bukele
Guatemala
Human Rights
Honduras
Daniel Ortega
United States
Donald Trump
El Faro English
Rosario Murillo
Ixil Genocide
Jose Rubén Zamora
Central America
Benedicto Lucas García
Engracia Mendoza
Xiomara Castro
Bajo Aguán
Costa Rica
UN Human Rights Council

Central America in Minutes is a short-form podcast from El Faro English delivering reported briefings and analysis on the politics shaping our region.

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Episode 74: Costa Rican authorities find 200 migrants deported there from the U.S. in 2025 were subject to de facto deprivation of liberty, passport retention, discrimination, and physical injury due to the prolonged use of shackles.

Despite a const... more

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Episode 73: One year after her arrest by the Salvadoran regime, Ruth López’s family, international organizations, and groups in exile call for her release and for information on her health.

Audio published by Hondurasgate and amplified by internatio... more

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Episode 72: Laura Fernández is sworn in as president of Costa Rica, promising an El Salvador-style crackdown on crime. The Israeli government says Costa Rica is willing to open an embassy in Jerusalem. r

U.N. experts demand proof of life for Nicarag... more

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Episode 71: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo names Gabriel García Luna, a career judicial official working for the Executive, as attorney general. After years of selective justice, he will take office May 17 barring legal challenges.

In Guatema... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Fernández
Costa Rican president referenced in episode
President of Costa Rica
Episode: A Friend to Trump, Netanhayu, and Bukele Takes Office in Costa Rica
Nayib Bukele
El Salvadorian president mentioned as influencer of regional security policy
President of El Salvador
Episode: A Friend to Trump, Netanhayu, and Bukele Takes Office in Costa Rica
Isaac Herzog
President of Israel mentioned in attendance
State of Israel
Episode: A Friend to Trump, Netanhayu, and Bukele Takes Office in Costa Rica
Cristi Noem
Trump's special envoy for the Shield of the Americas
U.S. administration
Episode: A Friend to Trump, Netanhayu, and Bukele Takes Office in Costa Rica
Gustavo Berganza
Sociologist and political analyst
Guatemala (as commentator)
Episode: Guatemala Turns the Page After Eight Years of Consuelo Porras
Gabriel Labrador
Author and contributor to Central America in Minutes
El Faro English
Episode: Guatemala Turns the Page After Eight Years of Consuelo Porras
Ben Saul
UN special rapporteur for protecting fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
United Nations
Episode: Mounting Civilian Death Toll in U.S. Boat Strikes
Don Pablo
Resident of Cayos Cochinos, Garifuna community member
Garifuna community, Cayos Cochinos
Episode: Honduras Guilty Again for Dispossessing Garifunas
Yanira Arias
From Alianza Americas, TPS advocate
Alianza Americas
Episode: Judge Denounces Death Threats after Halting Trump on TPS

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Roman Gressier
Editor of El Faro English (appears across multiple episodes)

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Guatemalan Newspaperman Jose Rubén Zamora Released from Prison at Last
Q: What does Dulce Guzmán say about the deportation campaign promised by Trump?
Guzmán expresses concern over the social and economic fallout that could arise from the mass deportation campaign, particularly focusing on the implications for Central American diaspora communities.

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What is Central America in Minutes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short-form briefings and analysis on Central American politics and governance, with a clear focus on press freedom, human rights, and governance challenges across Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and the broader region. Episodes often center on high-profile cases (such as imprisonment of journalists), court rulings and political strategy, and the impact of leadership styles on democracy and security. A notable strength is connecting local events to international responses and human rights considerations, offering context-rich reporting in concise episodes ideal for decision-makers and policy-focused audiences. The show tends to feature rigorous sourcing and critical perspectives from regional experts, making it a valuable listening option... more

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Central America in Minutes launched 4 years ago and published 164 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Nayib Bukele
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4. Cristi Noem
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8. Don Pablo

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