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U.S. Congressman James P. McGovern Criticizes El Salvador’s State of Exception
U.S. Congressman James P. McGovern concluded his visit to El Salvador with sharp criticism of the Bukele’s administration state of exception, which he accused of violating human rights and fostering an environment of intimidation and self-censorship. During his visit, McGovern, … Read more
The Impact of the Colombia-Venezuela Border Reopening on Smuggling Dynamics
As darkness falls over Cúcuta, Colombia’s bustling border city, shadows provide cover for criminal networks. Each night, illegal dirt tracks connecting the city to Venezuela become highways for smuggling, with large quantities of goods slipping past law enforcement. “While we sleep, countless things happen in the city. And yes, smuggling is one of … Read more
Costa Rica Honors President Bukele with Top Diplomatic Award for Reducing Crime in El Salvador
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves presented Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele with the highest distinction awarded by the Costa Rican nation to foreign heads of state. Bukele was awarded the Juan Mora Fernández National Order in the Degree of Grand Cross … Read more
Will Costa Rica Follow Ecuador’s Path? Examining the Rise of Crime in the Pura Vida Country
High levels of violence indicate how once-peaceful Costa Rica is feeling the tightening grip of cocaine trafficking. But is the Central American country on a similar path to Ecuador to the south? Costa Rica’s homicides have grown slowly over the last several years but spiked to reach a historic high in 2023 with 907 recorded killings or … Read more
November 2024 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
November 2024 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 ▼ Explore El Salvador: The Top 5 Most Visited Tourist … Read more
Historic Guilty Plea by Bank Sheds Light on US Crackdown on Money Laundering
For the first time, a US bank has admitted to helping criminal networks in Colombia launder hundreds of millions of dollars in dirty money, highlighting the fruits of a renewed push to target those aiding the region’s money launderers. TD Bank, N.A. and TD Bank USA, N.A. pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy and violating the … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Adopts Lighter Tone Towards El Salvador and Its Bitcoin Law
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that if El Salvador does not repeal the Bitcoin law, which makes it legal tender in the country, it should at least reduce it as a condition for reaching an agreement to receive around … Read more