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El Salvador Receives Over 225 Deported Gang Members from the U.S., Including Tren de Aragua and MS-13
TECOLUCA, El Salvador — In a quiet yet heavily guarded early morning operation on Sunday, El Salvador received over 225 deported gang members from the United States—a move that underscores growing international cooperation in the fight against transnational crime. Among … Read more
President Bukele Warns Municipality Mayors: Roll Back Tax and Permit Hikes or Face Extortion Charges
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele issued a stern ultimatum to all 44 municipal governments across El Salvador, demanding they immediately reverse what he described as illegal and abusive increases in local taxes or permit fees or face … 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
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
El Salvador Projects 135,000 International Visitors During the Holy Week Celebrations
San Salvador, March 10, 2025 — El Salvador is ready for a significant tourism boost during the upcoming 2025 Holy Week holiday, with the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) forecasting the arrival of approximately 135,000 international tourists. The expected influx could … Read more