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Life at the U.S.–Mexico Border Under Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies
Every day, hopeful migrants traverse the harsh deserts and treacherous mountain regions of the southern United States in search of safety, shelter, and opportunity. While these dangerous journeys are often reported in the news, the struggles of women and girls … Read more
Cid-Gallup: 96% of Salvadorans Approve Government’s Gang Crackdown
El Salvador’s security crackdown received overwhelming public support, as a new Cid-Gallup poll released on December 10 found that 96% of Salvadorans view the government’s anti-gang measures positively, reflecting continued approval of policies implemented since the 2022 state of emergency. … Read more
FMLN to Join 2027 Elections, Letting Non-Members Seek Presidential and Local Nominations
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) announced Sunday it will compete in El Salvador’s 2027 presidential, legislative, and municipal elections. It also confirmed that it will allow non-members to run under its banner and … Read more
Five Districts Receive 22.2% of All Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Households in five districts receive 22.2% of all remittances to El Salvador, according to the BCR. From January to October, remittances reached $8.2 billion, up 18.2% from the same period in 2014. San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Usulután, and … Read more
Over 90,000 Arrested Under El Salvador’s State of Exception Security Plan Since 2022
The number of individuals arrested in El Salvador due to the State of Exception security plan—initiated by the Nayib Bukele government to combat gangs—has exceeded 90,000. The Bukele administration launched the State of Exception in March 2022 in response to … Read more
December 2024 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
December 2024 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 ▼ Making Ends Meet in El Salvador. Payday comes, the … Read more
December 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
December 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 ▼ The Reality of Poverty in El Salvador. Poverty remains … Read more