Current Events
El Salvador’s Tourism Surge: Improving the Nation’s Economy and Global Reputation
El Salvador is a country on the rise! The country has been turning heads lately for all the right reasons. What was once known primarily for safety issues is now becoming one of the most exciting places to visit, invest … Read more
Falling Behind: El Salvador Has Second-Lowest Minimum Wage in Central America
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador has the second-lowest minimum wage in Central America and remains the only country in the region that has not complied with its wage review regulations, according to a new study released Friday, March … Read more
Human Rights Watch: El Salvador’s Prisons “No Place for U.S. Deportees”
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran government’s offer to house U.S.-deported immigrants, including American citizens with criminal convictions, in its prison system has drawn sharp criticism from Human Rights Watch, which warns that such a policy would fuel human … Read more
U.S. Birthright Citizenship Under Threat: Trump’s Legal Fight Could Impact Latin American Immigrants
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow parts of its controversial restrictions on birthright citizenship to take effect, even as legal challenges continue in lower courts—a move that could carry significant consequences for … Read more
Digital Commerce Grows in El Salvador, but Fear and Cybersecurity Challenges Remain
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — According to CAMARASAL, the Technology Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador, 22 percent of commerce in El Salvador is conducted digitally, signaling a growing shift toward e-commerce in the country. … Read more
Labor Migration Program Sends Thousands of Salvadorans to Work in U.S. and Canada
Over 11,000 Salvadorans have secured temporary employment opportunities in the United States and Canada through the Labor Migration Program, an initiative spearheaded by El Salvador’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MTPS). The employment initiative continues to expand, with new … Read more
Salvadoran Navy Seizes 1.5 Tons of Cocaine Worth $37.5 Million in Major Pacific Operation
San Salvador, March 12, 2025 — In a significant blow to international drug trafficking, the Salvadoran Navy has seized 1.5 tons of cocaine valued at approximately $37.5 million during a high-seas operation in the Pacific Ocean, President Nayib Bukele announced … Read more