Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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She has been adamand that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil if given prior clearance by the federal government, and has insisted the Central American nation's sovereignty should not be breached.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
At UCLA, professors in the Chicana/o and Central American Studies program — its founding dates to a 1993 hunger strike modeled after ones Chávez did — voted to remove his name from the department.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
But there was a growing perception that China was rapidly gaining a foothold and influence in the Central American nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Castro, in her lengthy post on X, also said she had signed a decree passed by the Central American country's legislature demanding a recount of the November 30 presidential election.
From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026
Central American migrants headed for the United States ride in railroad cars through southern Mexico.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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