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The U.S. Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans Until September 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of the temporary protected status (TPS) for Salvadorans for another 18 months until September 2026. The extensions provide “continued safety and protection” for those Salvadorans legally in the U.S. under the … Read more
El Salvador Sets Bold Goal for 2025: Aiming for 4.2 Million Visitors for the Year
El Salvador is looking to increase the number of tourists this year, aiming to attract over 4.2 million international visitors in 2025, according to Morena Valdez, the Salvadoran Minister of Tourism. Minister Valdez announced the visitor’s goal for this year, … Read more
How Ecuador’s Gang Dynamics Are Driving Record Homicide Rates
The recent killing of a prominent Ecuadorian gang leader may further fuel violence in Durán, one of the country’s most violent municipalities and the drug gateway to the port of Guayaquil. Assassins attacked Antonio Benjamín Camacho, alias “Ben 10,” in the early morning of December 28 in Cali´s Granada neighborhood, Colombian police sources told media outlet El Tiempo … Read more
The Top 5 Most Visited Tourist Destinations in El Salvador During the 2024 December Holidays
Tourism to El Salvador is changing, with 2024 setting a new record in tourist arrivals. Last year, Salvadoran authorities reported that more than 374 million people entered the country. The December holidays are among the most popular for foreign visitors, … Read more
El Salvador Breaks Tourism Record with 3.9 Million Visitors in 2024
El Salvador’s tourism industry continues to experience rapid growth, breaking records and redefining the country’s global image. The country has gone from being known for gangs and violence to tourism. In 2024, El Salvador welcomed 3.9 million international visitors—the highest … Read more
Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations in El Salvador Leave Over 90 Fatalities
According to information provided on Thursday by the authorities of the National Civil Protection Commission, the Christmas and end-of-year celebrations left over 90 people dead due to traffic accidents and drownings. Luis Amaya, director of Civil Protection, reported that four … Read more
The Port of la Libertad Pier: A Sensational New Addition to Surf City El Salvador
The Port of La Libertad Pier in El Salvador is a new tourist attraction within the Surf City project. The pier offers stunning ocean views and a vibrant atmosphere that enhances the region’s appeal, drawing visitors to explore the area’s … Read more