Current Events
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. The General Directorate of … Read more
El Salvador Becomes First Central American Nation in U.S. Global Entry Program
WASHINGTON — El Salvador has become the first country in Central America to join the United States Global Entry program, granting its citizens access to expedited immigration processing at U.S. airports — a move announced the same day President Nayib … Read more
Nayib Bukele Meets Trump at White House: Leaders Highlight Crime-Fighting Partnership
WASHINGTON — In a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele solidified a contentious immigration partnership, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. The two leaders announced … Read more
Daniel Noboa Is Re-Elected President of Ecuador for the 2025-2029 Term
OLÓN, Ecuador (AP) — President Daniel Noboa secured reelection Sunday, positioning himself to lead Ecuador through 2029 after a turbulent year marked by gang violence and political instability. With 75.82% of votes counted, Noboa received 56.13% of the vote, defeating … Read more
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. Lawmakers on Thursday approved an amendment to Article … Read more
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. The funding … Read more
U.S. Lowers El Salvador Travel Advisory to Lowest Level, Citing Security Improvements
WASHINGTON — In a major shift that signals growing international confidence in El Salvador’s security landscape, the U.S. State Department downgraded its travel advisory to Level 1, its lowest level—advising travelers to exercise only standard precautions. The travel rating improvement … Read more