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Why Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Stop Migrants or Fentanyl From Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border
Fresh threats of tariffs from the US government may prove counterproductive in combating migrant smuggling and fentanyl trafficking networks, and could empower the very organized crime groups they seek to weaken. In a February 1 executive order, US President Donald Trump declared what he called an economic emergency and announced his administration would impose 25% tariffs on … Read more
February 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
February 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 ▼ Ranking the Most Powerful Passports in Latin America: Where … Read more
El Salvador to Join the US Global Entry Program in 2025, Facilitating Entry Into the United States
The United States Embassy in El Salvador reported yesterday, Friday, January 17, that starting this year, El Salvador will be included in the list of countries with access to the Global Entry program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection … Read more
The Growing Influence of Organized Crime in Latin American Politics
Criminal organizations showed this past year that they pose a growing threat to democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean, exerting nefarious influence over numerous elections and political situations throughout the region. Some criminal groups directly threatened or killed candidates and elected officials, depriving citizens of their right to a freely chosen … 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
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