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Locals Struggle as El Salvador’s Real Estate Boom Drives Up Costs
In recent years, Salvadoran real estate prices have increased to levels never seen before, primarily due to improved security – safer streets have made the country’s real estate more attractive. However, the rise in property value has left many locals … Read more
InSightCrime: El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Crackdown Now Has Political Opponents in Its Crosshairs
Authorities in El Salvador have arrested a prominent human rights defender amid growing concerns over the government’s repressive anti-crime tactics, suggesting policies once used to attack organized crime are being repurposed to target political opponents. On May 18, El Salvador’s … Read more
Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa: How the Right-Win President Won Re-Election and Captured Swing Voters
On April 13, 2025, 37-year-old businessman Daniel Noboa, one of the world’s youngest presidents, was re-elected as president of the Republic of Ecuador. Noboa came to office after winning 55.62 per cent of the vote in a runoff election against Luisa González, … Read more
Has Trinidad & Tobago Accepted Environmental Decline? Exploring the Island’s Ecological Challenges
One day, I was walking along the litter-strewn streets of Couva in central Trinidad and thought to myself how desensitized we have grown to garbage. These were the same streets that I grew up on; I found it alarming how accustomed we’ve become to the sight of garbage that we hardly notice anymore. One can argue that … Read more
Understanding El Salvador in 2025: Four Essential Things You Need to Know
In 2025, El Salvador’s government is making decisions that are generating intense debates within the country. From reforming the financing of political campaigns to the reactivation of mining and reaching agreements with the United States on penitentiary matters; these decisions have led to a rumbling in society about where democracy, the economy and … Read more
Latin America: Who wins and who loses after Trump’s victory?
On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump will assume office again and face familiar but evolving challenges in Latin America. Two of these challenges stand out. First, the decline of U.S. influence in the world. This tendency is confirmed in Latin America, where China and Russia are strengthening their foothold. China‘s investments in infrastructure, technology, and … Read more
El Salvador Makes History: Joining the Ranks of the World’s Safest Nations
El Salvador has made history by joining the ranks of the world’s safest nations for the first time. This remarkable achievement reflects the country’s progress in enhancing security and showcases a dedicated effort to reduce crime and protect its citizens. … Read more