Bitcoin in El Salvador: Bukele Celebrates Profits after BTC Surpasses $42,000
Bukele highlighted the balance as he criticized the media for writing articles when it was in the red. "We have no intention of selling," he said
Who Is Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023 Winner?
A Nicaraguan mental health worker who admires feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft won this year's pageant held in El Salvador
China's Economic Might Fuels Central America's Dependence
Only Guatemala and Belize are among the 13 nations that still maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan
El Salvador Charges $1130 'Airport Improvement Fee' From Indian, African Travelers Amid Migration Pressure
El Salvador's aviation authority said most passengers, who were paying the fees, were heading toward Nicaragua using the commercial airline Avianca.
The 72nd Annual Miss Universe will be Hosted by An All Female Team
The Miss Universe Organization revealed the names of those who will lead the event on November 18
El Salvador's President Declares State Of Emergency As Tropical Storm Pilar Approaches
The El Salvador government issued a "red" alert -- considered to be the highest of a four-level scale -- Sunday.
El Salvador's President Bukele Files Paperwork For 2024 Re-Election
The country's top court ruled in 2021 that Nayib Bukele can run for 2024 elections.
US Envoy To Discuss Democratic Transition, Economic Prosperity In Guatemala, El Salvador
Brian A Nichols will be meeting president-elect Bernardo Arévalo and Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Búcaro to talk about the controversial presidential transition process.
Bukele Optimistic About IMF Deal After Next Year's Election in El Salvador
President Bukele noted that the agreement will help the country with a new financing program, adding that the negotiations with IMF have been "very productive."
Miss Universe 2023 Pageant to Take Place in El Salvador With no More Age Limits
Up until this edition, 28 was the age limit for all participants. The event will take place on November 18
'It's Robbery': Salvadorans Slow To Adopt Bitcoin
Two years after El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as its currency, alongside the US dollar, "the goals that were pursued... have not been achieved, people hardly use it...," economist and former Reserve Bank governor Carlos Acevedo said.
Google To Launch Operations In El Salvador, Driving Tech Advancements
The seven-year strategic partnership, pending legislative approval, will focus on the areas of digital government, healthcare, and education.
El Salvador Allows Courts To Try Accused Gang Members In Mass Trials
El Salvador's Congress on Wednesday passed a new rule, allowing courts to try accused gang members in mass trials.
El Salvador Detains Over 100 Colombians Involved In Financial Scam
The criminal organization allegedly provided loans to individuals and small businesses, using illicitly obtained funds, and charged an interest rate of 20%.
Honduras Adopts El Salvador's Approach In Anti-Gang Crackdown
Honduran police, like their counterparts in El Salvador, shared videos of tattooed inmates being forcefully escorted during a recent prison sweep.
El Salvador President Vows White-Collar Prison In Fight Against Corruption
A year ago, President embarked on a campaign against the violent gangs in El Salvador, implementing a state of exception that suspended constitutional rights.
Former President Of El Salvador Receives 14-Year Sentence For Gang Talks
In a trial that commenced in April while Mauricio Funes resided in Nicaragua, a court in El Salvador has now issued a 14-year prison sentence.
Derelict El Salvador Gang Houses Given To Locals
Some of the homes were referred to as "casas destroyer" and were used by gangs to commit rape, murder, and torture.
At Least 12 Killed In Stampede At El Salvador Stadium
El Salvador Stadium is one of the biggest stadiums in Central America and can accommodate more than 44,000 spectators.
El Salvador Transfers 2,000 Inmates To New 'Mega Prison' Amid Gang Crackdown
Thousands of gang members have been transferred to a new 'mega prison' in El Salvador as part of an ongoing crackdown on crime.
El Salvador Approves Law To Regulate Issuance Of Other Digital Assets
The legislative branch of El Salvador passed a law that would allow them to regulate digital assets and cryptocurrencies being created, as a way to attract more investors in the country.
As El Salvador Murder Rates Go Down, Honduras Follows Hardline Example In War Against Extortionists
As El Salvador's murder rates appear to go down significantly, the Honduras government appears to be following their example in tackling their war on extortion.
MS-13 Street Gang Suspect On El Salvador's Most Wanted List Arrested In Virginia
An El Salvadoran gang member and fugitive was arrested in Virginia by ICE officials after attempting to hide in the U.S. to avoid the charges awaiting him in his country.
Popularity Of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele Soars After Gang Crackdown
The nine-month anti-gang crackdown started by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is proving to be popular with the general populace.
El Salvador Congress Votes To Extend President's Emergency Powers To Crack Down On Gangs
Despite international criticism regarding the alleged human rights violations, the El Salvadoran Congress voted to extend the emergency powers of President Nayib Bukele on Wednesday to continue gang crackdown.
Criticisms Over El Salvador Anti-Gang Crackdown Abound As Many Believe It's Ineffective In The Long-Term
As the anti-gang crackdown of the El Salvadoran government reaches its ninth month, many experts and analysts have criticized the crackdown as ineffective to the long-term safety of the country.
Guatemala Returns Salvadoran Gang Leader Eduardo Pérez Nicknamed ‘Scooby’ After He Escaped During Crackdown
A Salvadoran gang leader who fled to the nearby country of Guatemala has been arrested by authorities Friday and returned to the country.
El Salvador Police Accused Of Human Rights Abuses As Government Continues Gang-Related State of Emergency
A human rights organization released a report on Wednesday accusing the El Salvador's government of committing human rights abuses in their nine-month anti-crime crackdown.
Honduras Suspends Constitutional Rights In Capital Tegucigalpa And San Pedro Sula Amid Gang Crackdown
Honduras suspended constitutional rights in the capital Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula as part of an effort to combat street gangs.
El Salvador Sends Soldiers And Police To Seal Off Town In Major Gang Crackdown
The El Salvador government and its police sealed off an entire city on Sunday as part of their massive nine-month crackdown on crime and gang activity.