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Tourism for Miss Universe generated $177 million in revenue for El Salvador
The Minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez, reported that the 72nd edition of the Miss Universe event generated $177 million in revenue for El Salvador. Additionally, she mentioned that during the week of the event, over 65,000 people visited the country. We were reported to have 100% occupancy in accommodation and … Read more
Lawyer Enrique Anaya urges Salvadorans to vote against Nayib Bukele
Salvadoran lawyer Enrique Anaya, a detractor of the current president, asked Salvadorans to vote against Nayib Bukele in the 2024 presidential elections. Anaya made the statement at a November 22 Radio YSUCA 91.7 FM interview. Enrique Anaya urged the Salvadoran political opposition to resist succumbing to “despair” and encouraged them … Read more
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration renews credit line to Nicaragua for $200 million
The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) reported that it had renewed a credit line for up to $200 million with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). The credit line is to support the country’s liquidity management. The contract was signed on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and its objective … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception; a security measure implemented to fight gangs
El Salvador State of Exception is a security plan implemented by the Salvadoran Government to attack criminal gangs directly. The state of exception that restricts some constitutional guarantees has resulted in the arrest of over 68,000 alleged gang members. The Salvadoran state of exception was initially approved in late March … Read more
Romeo Auerbach asks to Repeal Decree Honoring UCA’s Andreu Oliva as “Meritorious Son of El Salvador”
GANA’s deputy Romeo Auerbach introduced a proposal to the Legislative Assembly to remove the title of “Most Meritorious Son of El Salvador” from the rector of the Jesuit Universidad Centroamericana (UCA), Andreu Oliva, for his criticism of the Government of President Nayib Bukele and the Legislative Body. Auerbach urged the … Read more
