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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
January 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
January 2025 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ latest News ▼ The Top 5 Most Visited Tourist Destinations in El … Read more
El Salvador 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
El Salvador’s 2025 news highlights daily life challenges, cost-of-living updates, and government reforms shaping housing, healthcare, and economic opportunities for locals and returning Salvadorans abroad. International affairs in 2025 focus on El Salvador’s diplomacy, regional cooperation, and global reputation, balancing … Read more
The Surge in Extortion in Honduras: How New Criminal Players Are Shaping the Landscape
Extortion appears to be increasing in Honduras as smaller gangs fill the gap left by larger groups who are retreating from the criminal economy. At the same time, arrests for extortion are falling, indicating growing impunity for this predatory criminal activity. Over 300,000 households reported that they paid extortion to one or more criminal … Read more