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Ecuador Captures “Fito”: What His Arrest Means for the Country’s Criminal Underworld
Ecuadorian security forces captured the country’s most notorious criminal leader in a crucial — though largely symbolic — win in its “war on gangs.” A joint operation by police and military on June 25 led to the capture of Adolfo … Read more
Salvadoran Journalist Mario Guevara Detained in Georgia: APES Demands U.S. Respect Journalist Rights
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran Journalists Association (APES) has called for the United States to respect the rights of Mario Guevara, a Salvadoran journalist detained in Georgia while covering a protest against former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. … Read more
Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a Bukele Critic, Begins 11-Year Sentence After Bribery Conviction
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – In a dramatic fall from Washington influence to federal lockup, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey began serving an 11‑year sentence this week at the Federal Correctional Institution in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, after his … Read more
Will a New US-Costa Rica Extradition Agreement Help Control the Country’s Drug & Violence Problem?
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — A new extradition agreement between Costa Rica and the United States is raising hopes—and doubts—about its potential to blunt the rising tide of drug trafficking and organized crime in the region. While hailed as a … Read more
LPG Datos Survey: 90.8% of the population is satisfied with President Bukele’s security work
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — As President Nayib Bukele marks six years in office, public approval of his administration remains anchored in one resounding theme: security. A new survey by LPG Datos shows that 90.8% of Salvadorans are satisfied with … Read more
June 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
June 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 ▼ A Flower You Can Eat. What does El Salvador … Read more
CID Gallup Survey: ARENA, FMLN, and VAMOS Struggle to Gain Support Among Salvadoran Voters
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Once dominant forces in Salvadoran politics, the ARENA and FMLN parties are facing near-total rejection from the electorate, according to a new CID Gallup poll that signals their potential political extinction. The Costa Rica-based polling … Read more