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U.S. to Assist in Investigating Helicopter Crash That Claimed the Life of El Salvador’s Police Chief
The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador announced that the United States government was sending a group of experts in air accidents to El Salvador to support the investigation into the helicopter crash that left nine dead, including the director of … Read more
Tax Relief in El Salvador: Legislative Assembly Greenlights Amnesty for Overdue Tax Payments
The Salvadoran Legislative Assembly passed a special transitional law enabling citizens to voluntarily settle their tax, customs, and traffic debts. The law was approved during the September 3 plenary session, with 57 legislators voting in favor of the bill. This … Read more
IACHR Recommends That El Salvador Abolish the State of Exception and Combat Crime With Other Measures
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) released a report regarding the Salvadoran State of Exception security measure and its impact on human rights. The Commission called on the Salvadoran government to end the State of Exception and to restore … Read more
The Ahuachapan Center Municipality Will Be the Capital of El Salvador for One Day
On September 7, 2024, the municipality of Ahuachapan Center will be the capital of the Republic of El Salvador for one day. This symbolic designation honors the municipality’s celebration of the Day of the Lanterns (Día de los Farolitos). El … Read more
Salvadoran Government Modernizes Its Financial Check System
Douglas Rodríguez, President of the Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR), announced on Monday, August 19, a new bank service of same-day check clearing service of funds issued through checks within the national financial system. Rodriguez stated at the press conference … Read more
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Vocal Critic of Nayib Bukele, Withdraws Independent Senate Bid
This Friday, United States Democrat Senator Bob Menendez, a vocal critic of President Nayib Bukele and Bitcoin, withdrew his independent Senate Bid. “Please be advised that as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in this November’s election, I am … Read more
Lake Coatepeque El Salvador Emergency: What You Need to Know!
The Salvadoran Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) declared an emergency in Lake Coatepeque, due to the contamination caused by cyanobacteria. The emergency measure is set to remain in effect for 12 months, to avert potential natural disasters and … Read more