Life in El Salvador
Over 1,000 Drunk Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2025, Showing the Impact of Road Safety Efforts
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — More than a thousand drunk drivers have been arrested in El Salvador thus far in 2025, marking a notable decrease compared to the same period last year, according to official data released Monday. As of … Read more
Thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Lose Legal U.S. Status as TPS Program Ends
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — Nearly 76,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans living legally in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could soon face deportation, following a decision by the Trump administration to end the decades-old safeguard. The Department of … Read more
Justice Served: Former Salvadoran Military Leaders Sentenced in 1982 Murder of Dutch Journalists
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — More than four decades after four Dutch journalists were ambushed and killed during El Salvador’s civil war, three former military officers have been sentenced for their roles in the attack, marking a rare victory for … Read more
U.S. Sanctions Mexican Banks in Fentanyl Crackdown, Escalating Tensions With Mexico
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on three prominent Mexican financial institutions it accuses of laundering drug money for fentanyl traffickers. This move deepens strains in the U.S.-Mexico security relationship at a critical moment … Read more
El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most in 2025?
In 2025, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns revolve around economic issues such as the high cost of living, limited job opportunities, and low wages. The second most pressing concern for Salvadorans this year is limited access to quality education and … Read more
