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April 2025 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands.
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U.S. Aid Cuts Threaten Latin America’s Fight Against Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime. The administration of US President Donald Trump is moving to slash funding for diplomatic and aid programs, which experts say could undercut the ability of the United States and partner governments to monitor and tackle organized crime in Latin America and beyond…
Political Opposition, Activists, and NGOs Ready to Join Labor Day Marches in San Salvador. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Opposition parties, activists, environmentalists, and feminist groups will join thousands expected to take to the streets Thursday for El Salvador’s annual Labor Day march, organizers announced…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Closes Loophole in Gold Trade, Tightening Crackdown on Illegal Mining. BRASÍLIA, Brazil — Brazil’s gold traders must now prove the legal origin of their metal after the nation’s highest court closed a major loophole that had fueled organized crime and environmental destruction…
El Salvador Seeks to Ease Residency Rules for Foreigners Under New Government Proposal. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Seeking to attract greater foreign investment and participation, El Salvador’s government has proposed changes to its immigration law that would significantly simplify obtaining permanent residency…
Salvadoran Catholics Mourn Pope Francis While Honoring the Legacy He Left in El Salvador. The news of Pope Francis’s death has resonated worldwide, but few places feel the loss as profoundly as El Salvador. Devoted Salvadoran Catholics view Pope Francis’s passing not just as the end of a papacy but as the loss of a beloved spiritual father who forever transformed the country’s religious landscape…
Bukele Forecasts 5% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025, Doubling IMF’s Projection. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele projected to double the country’s economic growth rate for 2025, forecasting a 5% expansion despite the International Monetary Fund’s more modest outlook…
Disposable Vapes in El Salvador: Are They a Passing Trend or a Silent Health Risk? Recent years have witnessed an explosion of disposable vape usage across El Salvador. From urban areas and social gatherings to younger demographics, disposable vapes have quickly become an everyday sight – becoming common everywhere, from urban settings and gatherings to younger demographics…
What are the characteristics of the sports industry in El Salvador? The sports industry in El Salvador is actively developing. Soccer, baseball, and basketball are the most popular sports in the country. Of course, martial arts traditions are also strong in the country…
How to access sports broadcasts in El Salvador? If you live in El Salvador, it doesn’t necessarily mean you must stop watching your favorite international sporting events. Auto racing, cricket, and soccer—it doesn’t matter what your favorite sport is.
A 10-Year Look at Latin America’s Changing Homicide Rates. Organized crime — particularly cocaine trafficking — has been the main driver of homicides in Latin America and the Caribbean over the last decade, according to data compiled by InSight Crime…
How Online Gaming Enhances Tourism in El Salvador. El Salvador is embracing the fusion of tourism and digital innovation, creating new opportunities to attract international visitors. As technology continues to evolve, online gaming platforms are becoming a significant draw for tech-savvy tourists…
The San Salvador’s Historic Center Was the Top Destination During the 2025 Holy Week. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — With more than half a million visitors during Holy Week, San Salvador’s revitalized Historic Center reaffirmed its status as the country’s top destination, drawing national and international crowds to its vibrant plazas, cultural showcases, and renewed public spaces…
How To Get In Crypto And Not To Spend All Your Money? Are you thinking about getting into cryptocurrency? Great! Cryptocurrency is a fantastic investment opportunity. However, there are a few things people should know before they invest. Without understanding cryptocurrency trading, people can lose all their investments…
Details About Bukele’s US Trip to Meet Trump. Trump’s tariffs have dominated the news recently, with staggered announcements of various rates for different countries causing chaos, confusion and economic uncertainty. While the US President has been focusing on financial matters recently, he’s taken time to deal with various other issues, including one relating to deportation. This was the focus of Bukele’s visit to the US to meet with the President…
Archbishop Escobar Alas Urges the Government Not to Turn El Salvador Into “An International Prison.” SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador risks becoming a “large international prison,” the archbishop of San Salvador warned Sunday, following a wave of U.S. deportations that included alleged gang members from Venezuela and El Salvador…
Bukele Offers to Repatriate 252 Venezuelans in Exchange for Venezuela’s Political Prisoner. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In a bold diplomatic overture, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Sunday proposed a prisoner swap with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: 252 deported Venezuelans currently held in El Salvador’s high-security prison in exchange for the release of 252 political prisoners from Venezuelan jails…
Argentina Builds Supermax Prison Near Rosario, Echoing Bukele’s El Salvador Model. ROSARIO, Argentina — With watchtowers, perimeter walls, and severe restrictions, Argentina has begun building its first maximum-security prison for drug traffickers and contract killers—an imposing facility near Rosario that bears a striking resemblance to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT mega-prison, a model hailed by some and criticized by others as authoritarian…
Salvadoran Authorities Report 15 Dead in First Four Days of Holy Week. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — At least 15 people have died in El Salvador during the first four days of the Easter holiday period, most of them in traffic accidents, according to official reports released Wednesday…
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly Ends Abstentions: Deputies Must Now Vote Yes or No. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In a move aimed at increasing transparency and legal clarity, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has eliminated the option for lawmakers to abstain from voting during plenary sessions…
El Salvador Seeks $24 Million for Lempa River Restoration Under Landmark Debt Conversion Deal. SAN SALVADOR — The Salvadoran government has requested that the Legislative Assembly incorporate $24 million into the Ministry of Finance’s budget to support a far-reaching initiative to restore the Lempa River and enhance water security across the country…
El Salvador Launches Holy Week Security Plan This Friday. SAN SALVADOR — The government will officially launch its national Holy Week security plan on Friday, aiming to prevent accidents and protect the public during one of the country’s most traveled holiday periods, officials announced this week…
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Including 10% on Salvadoran Imports. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on imports from various countries Wednesday, including a 10% tariff on goods from El Salvador…
Central Reserve Bank: El Salvador’s Foreign Direct Investment Declines by 10.9% in 2024. Net foreign direct investment in El Salvador fell by 10.96% in 2024, totaling $639.63 million, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported…
Decoding Barrio 18 Tattoos: 18th Street Gang Symbols of Loyalty, Power, and Identity. Tattoos have long served as a visual language—inscribed markers of identity, loyalty, and personal history. For members of Barrio 18, or the 18th Street Gang, these markings hold profound significance…