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Bukele Orders Closure of Chivo Pets Hospital, IBA, and Polipet Following Animal Abuse Allegations
San Salvador, El Salvador – March 8, 2025 — President Nayib Bukele announced on Saturday the immediate closure of Chivo Pets, the Animal Welfare Institute (IBA), and Polipet, following public outrage over alleged animal abuse at a shelter in Ilopango, … Read more
President Bukele Stands Firm: Vows to Keep Buying Bitcoin for El Salvador
Today, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele reaffirmed that the country will continue purchasing Bitcoins, dismissing concerns that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) might impose restrictions as part of a proposed $1.4 billion financing program. President Bukele made it clear that Bitcoin … Read more
The San Salvador Metropolitan Area: 28 Districts, From Upscale Urban Centers to Charming Beach Towns
The San Salvador Metropolitan Area, home to 28 diverse districts, offers a mixture of upscale urban centers, historic neighborhoods, and charming beach towns, making it a dynamic hub of culture, commerce, and tourism. The San Salvador Metropolitan Area (AMSS) includes … Read more
Chivo Pets Hospital: Making Affordable Animal Care Accessible in El Salvador
Chivo Pets Hospital in El Salvador is a unique veterinary hospital launched in 2022 as part of the government’s efforts to improve animal welfare across the country. It’s a public hospital designed to offer affordable and high-quality medical care for … Read more
Ernesto Muyshondt Sentenced to Four Years for Neglecting Duties as San Salvador Mayor
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Former San Salvador mayor Ernesto “Neto” Muyshondt was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, February 28, for dereliction of duty tied to his 2018–2021 term at the head of the capital city. The … Read more
Trump Delays 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Until April: When will they be applied?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will take effect on April 2, provided the two countries demonstrate progress on border security and fentanyl trafficking. Despite this second delay, Trump … Read more
El Salvador Begins Construction of New Airport in the Eastern Region: A Game-Changer for Regional Development
Yesterday, President Nayib Bukele symbolically began the construction of phase one of the Pacific Airport by laying the first stone of the project. This airport is one of his flagship projects, which seeks to revitalize the eastern part of the … Read more