Roman Gressier
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I’m a journalist in Guatemala City and the editor of El Faro English @elfaroenglish.bsky.social.
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The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and accuses the gang of conspiring to assassinate him in 2023. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo Accuses 18th Street Gang of Assassination Plot during 2023 Campaign
The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and...
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New report in @elfaroenglish.bsky.social on the state of siege in Guatemala and President Bernardo Arévalo's escalating accusations against the 18th Street gang (also known as Barrio 18) 👇
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🎙️ This week: In exchange for exemption from Trump tariffs, Bukele promises mining and energy access.
Tito Asfura takes office in Honduras amid proposals of Bible readings in schools.
Nicaragua and Spain expel ambassadors in Managua’s feud with international bodies. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Tito Asfura takes office in Honduras amid proposals of Bible readings in schools.
Nicaragua and Spain expel ambassadors in Managua’s feud with international bodies. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: Bukele Celebrates a Hardly-Reciprocal Trade Deal with Trump
In exchange for exemption from Trump tariffs, Bukele promises mining and energy access. Tito Asfura takes office in Honduras amid proposals of Bible readings in schools. Nicaragua and Spain expel amba...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🎙️ This week: In exchange for exemption from Trump tariffs, Bukele promises mining and energy access.
Tito Asfura takes office in Honduras amid proposals of Bible readings in schools.
Nicaragua and Spain expel ambassadors in Managua’s feud with international bodies. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Tito Asfura takes office in Honduras amid proposals of Bible readings in schools.
Nicaragua and Spain expel ambassadors in Managua’s feud with international bodies. beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
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For about a year, I've been digging into the growing number of right-wing funded civic centers teaching "informed patriotism" and "Western civilization" at public universities. Today, @prismreports.org published my investigation. Big thanks to my editor @tinavasquez.bsky.social & the Prism team.
What's behind the right-wing plot to set up taxpayer-funded ‘intellectual freedom centers’ at public universities?
UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Civic Life & Leadership & the University of Florida’s Hamilton School are part of the effort to push conservative ideology, @shayssen.bsky.social reports.
UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Civic Life & Leadership & the University of Florida’s Hamilton School are part of the effort to push conservative ideology, @shayssen.bsky.social reports.
Right-wing plot to set up ‘intellectual freedom centers’ at public universities
UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of Florida are part of the effort to push conservative ideology on college students in the guise of civics education
prismreports.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM
For about a year, I've been digging into the growing number of right-wing funded civic centers teaching "informed patriotism" and "Western civilization" at public universities. Today, @prismreports.org published my investigation. Big thanks to my editor @tinavasquez.bsky.social & the Prism team.
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Just a beautiful, thoughtful, courageous human in every way. Note especially that at the close of the interview she brings the focus back to the *immigrants* who have been targeted, killed, kidnapped, abandoned, orphaned and forsaken. Gratitude and respect for Stella Carson.
Incredible interview. In awe of this woman's bravery. A true patriot. www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
Exclusive: ‘Pink coat lady’ who recorded fatal encounter between federal officers and Alex Pretti speaks to Anderson Cooper | CNN
Anderson speaks with Stella Carlson, the witness who captured crucial video showing exactly what happened when Alex Pretti was shot and killed by DHS officers.
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Just a beautiful, thoughtful, courageous human in every way. Note especially that at the close of the interview she brings the focus back to the *immigrants* who have been targeted, killed, kidnapped, abandoned, orphaned and forsaken. Gratitude and respect for Stella Carson.
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Tim Walz told Minnesotans to document the atrocities. They did—and the whole world is seeing federal agents kill civilians. By Alyssa Oursler in Minneapolis. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Feds Kill Again in Minneapolis. Minnesotans Are Fighting Back.
Minneapolis has become ground zero for the Trump administration’s war on immigrants and the growing resistance to it.
www.thenation.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Tim Walz told Minnesotans to document the atrocities. They did—and the whole world is seeing federal agents kill civilians. By Alyssa Oursler in Minneapolis. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
📝 Two big political stories from Central America this week: Tito Asfura is set to take office in Honduras on Tuesday and Costa Rica will hold its presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, February 1. We've been closely watching both in our weekly podcast: beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: Rodrigo Chaves’ “Heir” in Costa Rica Outruns the Pack
Polling positions Laura Fernández, Rodrigo Chaves’ former minister, to win the presidency in Costa Rica, the National Party takes the reins of Congress in Honduras, and Spain releases journalist Diego...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
📝 Two big political stories from Central America this week: Tito Asfura is set to take office in Honduras on Tuesday and Costa Rica will hold its presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, February 1. We've been closely watching both in our weekly podcast: beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
New report in @elfaroenglish.bsky.social on the state of siege in Guatemala and President Bernardo Arévalo's escalating accusations against the 18th Street gang (also known as Barrio 18) 👇
The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and accuses the gang of conspiring to assassinate him in 2023. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo Accuses 18th Street Gang of Assassination Plot during 2023 Campaign
The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and...
beta.elfaro.net
January 21, 2026 at 11:09 PM
New report in @elfaroenglish.bsky.social on the state of siege in Guatemala and President Bernardo Arévalo's escalating accusations against the 18th Street gang (also known as Barrio 18) 👇
Reposted by Roman Gressier
The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and accuses the gang of conspiring to assassinate him in 2023. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo Accuses 18th Street Gang of Assassination Plot during 2023 Campaign
The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and...
beta.elfaro.net
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The Guatemalan government reports dozens of arrests in two days under state of siege. Arévalo avoids naming the “political structures” he accused of colluding with 18th Street, but now singles out and accuses the gang of conspiring to assassinate him in 2023. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
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Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street. New reporting from @elfaroenglish.bsky.social beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street
Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege while the opposition points to rising insecurity. Arévalo points to “political structures” organizing attacks with the 18th Street gang, which Guatemala ...
beta.elfaro.net
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street. New reporting from @elfaroenglish.bsky.social beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Nuevo: Guatemala reporta decenas de arrestos en dos días bajo estado de sitio. Arévalo evita nombrar a las “estructuras políticas” señaladas de coludir con el Barrio 18, pero ahora individualiza y acusa a la pandilla de conspirar para asesinarlo en 2023. @elfaro.net beta.elfaro.net/centroameric...
Arevalo acusa al Barrio 18 de conspirar para asesinarlo en campaña
El Gobierno de Guatemala reporta decenas de arrestos en dos días bajo estado de sitio. Arévalo evita nombrar a las “estructuras políticas” señaladas de coludir con el Barrio 18, pero ahora individuali...
beta.elfaro.net
January 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Nuevo: Guatemala reporta decenas de arrestos en dos días bajo estado de sitio. Arévalo evita nombrar a las “estructuras políticas” señaladas de coludir con el Barrio 18, pero ahora individualiza y acusa a la pandilla de conspirar para asesinarlo en 2023. @elfaro.net beta.elfaro.net/centroameric...
Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street. New reporting from @elfaroenglish.bsky.social beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street
Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege while the opposition points to rising insecurity. Arévalo points to “political structures” organizing attacks with the 18th Street gang, which Guatemala ...
beta.elfaro.net
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street. New reporting from @elfaroenglish.bsky.social beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
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Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege while the opposition points to rising insecurity. Arévalo points to “political structures” organizing attacks with the 18th Street gang, which Guatemala and the US designated as a terrorist organization. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo Begins Third Year under State of Siege amid Clashes with 18th Street
Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege while the opposition points to rising insecurity. Arévalo points to “political structures” organizing attacks with the 18th Street gang, which Guatemala ...
beta.elfaro.net
January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege while the opposition points to rising insecurity. Arévalo points to “political structures” organizing attacks with the 18th Street gang, which Guatemala and the US designated as a terrorist organization. beta.elfaro.net/en/central-a...
Arévalo abre tercer año de gobierno bajo estado de sitio y enfrentado con el Barrio 18. Con Yuliana Ramazzini y Carlos Barrera en @elfaro.net beta.elfaro.net/centroameric...
Arévalo abre tercer año de gobierno bajo estado de sitio y enfrentado con el Barrio 18
Bernardo Arévalo ha declarado un estado de sitio mientras la oposición reclama un aumento de inseguridad durante el último año. Arévalo señala a “estructuras políticas” de organizar atentados junto co...
beta.elfaro.net
January 20, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Arévalo abre tercer año de gobierno bajo estado de sitio y enfrentado con el Barrio 18. Con Yuliana Ramazzini y Carlos Barrera en @elfaro.net beta.elfaro.net/centroameric...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
By joining our crowdfunding community, you can help El Faro English keep reporting the uncomfortable truth. bit.ly/3TFWLzu
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After the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, the Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens state surveillance, Nayib Bukele mocks Maduro to settle a score, and Panama calls for the Venezuelan opposition to be put in charge.
beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
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Podcast: Trump’s Invasion of Venezuela Polarizes Central America
The U.S. invasion of Venezuela sends a shockwave through Central America, Trump picks new envoys to Costa Rica and El Salvador, and the number of undocumented migrants passing through the Mexican…
beta.elfaro.net
January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
After the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, the Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens state surveillance, Nayib Bukele mocks Maduro to settle a score, and Panama calls for the Venezuelan opposition to be put in charge.
beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
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There is no legal justification for the military incursion into Venezuela. This is probably the greatest damage: finishing off the international order of coexistence among nations established after World War II. #efEditorial
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
Trump Seizes Venezuela
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it.
beta.elfaro.net
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
There is no legal justification for the military incursion into Venezuela. This is probably the greatest damage: finishing off the international order of coexistence among nations established after World War II. #efEditorial
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
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This issue ends on a photo concert set to music by Omnionn, looking at a prolonged new kristallnacht in the United States. Nine photographers reveal how the persecution of immigrants is unfolding during the Trump era. beta.elfaro.net/en/by-invita...
“ICE is here!”
This photo concert, set to music by Omnionn, looks at a prolonged new kristallnacht in the United States. Nine photographers reveal how the persecution of immigrants is unfolding during the Trump era.
beta.elfaro.net
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
This issue ends on a photo concert set to music by Omnionn, looking at a prolonged new kristallnacht in the United States. Nine photographers reveal how the persecution of immigrants is unfolding during the Trump era. beta.elfaro.net/en/by-invita...
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#2025InReview 🗞️ From Nicaragua to Guatemala to El Salvador, a new Central American exile is upon us.
Read “Letters on Exile,” our July issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/monthly/i...
Read “Letters on Exile,” our July issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/monthly/i...
Issue No. 3 - July 15, 2025
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January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
#2025InReview 🗞️ From Nicaragua to Guatemala to El Salvador, a new Central American exile is upon us.
Read “Letters on Exile,” our July issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/monthly/i...
Read “Letters on Exile,” our July issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/monthly/i...
We're back in the saddle with our first episode of #CentralAmericaInMinutes this year. What did the leaders of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama have to say about Trump's invasion of Venezuela?
New episodes every Friday podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
New episodes every Friday podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
January 9, 2026 at 11:58 PM
We're back in the saddle with our first episode of #CentralAmericaInMinutes this year. What did the leaders of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama have to say about Trump's invasion of Venezuela?
New episodes every Friday podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
New episodes every Friday podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Podcast: The U.S. invasion of Venezuela sends a shockwave through Central America, Trump picks new envoys to Costa Rica and El Salvador, and the number of undocumented migrants passing through the Mexican migrant town Tapachula plummets. #CentralAmericaInMinutes beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
Podcast: Trump’s Invasion of Venezuela Polarizes Central America
The U.S. invasion of Venezuela sends a shockwave through Central America, Trump picks new envoys to Costa Rica and El Salvador, and the number of undocumented migrants passing through the Mexican migr...
beta.elfaro.net
January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Podcast: The U.S. invasion of Venezuela sends a shockwave through Central America, Trump picks new envoys to Costa Rica and El Salvador, and the number of undocumented migrants passing through the Mexican migrant town Tapachula plummets. #CentralAmericaInMinutes beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
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Melinda Hildebrand fue nombrada por el presidente Donald Trump como embajadora de Estados Unidos en Costa Rica.
Melinda Hildebrand, embajadora de Estados Unidos, asume oficialmente funciones en Costa Rica
www.nacion.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Melinda Hildebrand fue nombrada por el presidente Donald Trump como embajadora de Estados Unidos en Costa Rica.
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#2025InReview 🗞️ The dictatorships in El Salvador and Nicaragua share a playbook of repression: total power, police states, foreign-agents laws, exiles, and political prisoners.
Read “Silencing Dissent,” our June issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/issue-jun...
Read “Silencing Dissent,” our June issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/issue-jun...
January 7, 2026 at 10:15 PM
#2025InReview 🗞️ The dictatorships in El Salvador and Nicaragua share a playbook of repression: total power, police states, foreign-agents laws, exiles, and political prisoners.
Read “Silencing Dissent,” our June issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/issue-jun...
Read “Silencing Dissent,” our June issue of Central America Monthly: beta.elfaro.net/en/issue-jun...
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I'm sorry, but I just think it's very telling when we differentiate between ICE's killing of American citizens versus undocumented immigrants. And I'm seeing that a lot right now.
January 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I'm sorry, but I just think it's very telling when we differentiate between ICE's killing of American citizens versus undocumented immigrants. And I'm seeing that a lot right now.
At @elfaroenglish.bsky.social we got off to a busy start this year. In our first newsletter on Saturday night, the @elfaro.net editorial board called Trump's kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro "a direct affront to all Latin Americans." beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
Trump Seizes Venezuela
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it.
beta.elfaro.net
January 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
At @elfaroenglish.bsky.social we got off to a busy start this year. In our first newsletter on Saturday night, the @elfaro.net editorial board called Trump's kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro "a direct affront to all Latin Americans." beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
Reposted by Roman Gressier
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it. #efEditorial @elfaroenglish.bsky.social
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
Trump Seizes Venezuela
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it.
beta.elfaro.net
January 3, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it. #efEditorial @elfaroenglish.bsky.social
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
Reposted by Roman Gressier
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it. #efEditorial beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...
Trump Seizes Venezuela
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it.
beta.elfaro.net
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The United States’ attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife are a direct affront to all Latin Americans. Trump has not liberated Venezuela; he has seized it. #efEditorial beta.elfaro.net/en/opinion-e...