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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
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 8,500 Accidents and 497 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR — More than 8,500 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first five months of 2025, resulting in 497 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Increases Reserves to 6,194 Coins, Worth About $646.5 Million
SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves and has 6,194 Bitcoins with a current economic value of about $646.4 million—$104,355 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published … Read more
Safest Months in El Salvador: May 2025 Joins the List of the Country’s Most Secure Months
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Once plagued by one of the world’s highest murder rates, El Salvador is now posting some of its safest months in more than half a century. Based on homicides, May 2025 entered the list of … Read more
El Salvador’s State of Exception Anti-gang Security Measure Gets Extended for the 39th Consecutive Time
The State of Exception in El Salvador is a security measure enforced by the Salvadoran Government to directly combat criminal gangs. It restricts certain constitutional guarantees; however, it is credited for reducing the country’s crime and homicides. To continue the … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports Up 5.0% So Far in 2025, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported that Salvadoran exports increased by 5.0% in 2025, despite global economic uncertainty stemming from the U.S. trade war with its trading partners. In the first four months of 2025, Salvadoran companies exported goods worth … Read more