Life in El Salvador
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
Falling Behind: El Salvador Has Second-Lowest Minimum Wage in Central America
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador has the second-lowest minimum wage in Central America and remains the only country in the region that has not complied with its wage review regulations, according to a new study released Friday, March … 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
Digital Commerce Grows in El Salvador, but Fear and Cybersecurity Challenges Remain
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — According to CAMARASAL, the Technology Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador, 22 percent of commerce in El Salvador is conducted digitally, signaling a growing shift toward e-commerce in the country. … 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