Current Events
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
5 Years Post-Pandemic: How Organized Crime Has Evolved in Latin America and the Caribbean
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, organized crime in Latin America and the Caribbean has adopted new strategies and strengthened control over territories and illicit economies. Drug trafficking supply chains have shifted, criminal syndicates have capitalized on the lack … Read more
El Salvador Launches Holy Week Security Plan This Friday
SAN SALVADOR — The government will officially launch its national Holy Week security plan on Friday, aiming to prevent accidents and protect the public during one of the country’s most traveled holiday periods, officials announced this week. Luis Amaya, director … Read more
President Bukele Inaugurates Phase 2 of Surf City, Expanding Tourism in Eastern El Salvador
JUCUARAN, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele inaugurated Phase 2 of the Surf City project, marking a significant step in the development of El Salvador’s eastern region. Surf City phase two will help increasing El Salvador Tourism. The initiative, which … Read more
Costa Rica Cracks Down on Money Laundering Amid Rising Drug Violence
A recent multi-million-dollar money laundering investigation in Costa Rica illustrates how the government is tackling the country’s growing drug-related violence by going after the profits. Authorities indicted 25 individuals on February 28 in the so-called “Fénix” case, accusing them of … Read more
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Including 10% on Salvadoran Imports
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on imports from various countries Wednesday, including a 10% tariff on goods from El Salvador. The announcement, made during a White House ceremony Trump called “Liberation Day,” is expected … Read more