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El Salvador and Peru Resume Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
El Salvador and Peru have agreed to restart negotiations for a free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade and create new business opportunities. The announcement came from Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Desilú Leon Chempen, following a meeting … Read more
Why Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Stop Migrants or Fentanyl From Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border
Fresh threats of tariffs from the US government may prove counterproductive in combating migrant smuggling and fentanyl trafficking networks, and could empower the very organized crime groups they seek to weaken. In a February 1 executive order, US President Donald Trump declared what he called an economic emergency and announced his administration would impose 25% tariffs on … Read more
February 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
February 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. ▼ latest News ▼ Ranking the Most Powerful Passports in Latin America: Where … Read more
Justice for Girls: UN Condemns Ecuador and Nicaragua Over Forced Pregnancies
The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued three historic decisions on January 20, condemning the governments of Ecuador and Nicaragua for violating the human rights of Norma, Susana, and Lucía — three girls who survived sexual violence and were forced to continue unwanted pregnancies. These rulings, driven by the Son Niñas, No Madres … Read more
Wanderlust Magazine Names El Salvador a Top Travel Destination for 2025
In its “2025 Good To Go List,” Wanderlust magazine named El Salvador as a top travel destination for 2025, placing the small Central American nation among 25 must-visit locations worldwide. The publication praised the country’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and … Read more
El Salvador Among the Top 3 Best Performing Tourist Destinations Worldwide in 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its list of the best-performing destinations for 2024; El Salvador ranked second behind Qatar and ahead of Albania, which ranks third. El Salvador has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in global tourism, with the latest … Read more
Survey Highlights Public Opposition to Mining in El Salvador
According to a survey by Disruptive Magazine of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG), Salvadorans do not believe that mining in the country is possible without contaminating water or the environment. When asked about supporting President Bukele’s proposal to implement metal … Read more