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Salvadoran Navy Seizes 1.5 Tons of Cocaine from Costa Rican Fishing Boats
On January 27, the Salvadoran Navy intercepted two foreign fishing boats 300 nautical miles (556 kilometers) southwest of the El Cordoncillo beach, in the Jaltepeque estuary. Salvadoran authorities confirmed that the boats were carrying 1.5 tons of cocaine, valued at … Read more
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
El Salvador Excludes Key Data From Homicide Tally: Implications for Crime Statistics
Since 2019, the Salvadoran government has been omitting key data from its official homicide tally, a move that could conceal the factual state of violence in the country. The government’s homicide data does not count deaths resulting from confrontations between … Read more
Wanderlust Magazine Names El Salvador a Top Travel Destination for 2025
In its “2025 Good To Go List,” Wanderlust magazine named El Salvador as a top travel destination for 2025, placing the small Central American nation among 25 must-visit locations worldwide. The publication praised the country’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and … Read more
El Salvador Among the Top 3 Best Performing Tourist Destinations Worldwide in 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its list of the best-performing destinations for 2024; El Salvador ranked second behind Qatar and ahead of Albania, which ranks third. El Salvador has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in global tourism, with the latest … Read more
Survey Highlights Public Opposition to Mining in El Salvador
According to a survey by Disruptive Magazine of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG), Salvadorans do not believe that mining in the country is possible without contaminating water or the environment. When asked about supporting President Bukele’s proposal to implement metal … Read more
The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Projects 2.5% Economic Growth for Latin America in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest economic growth rate of 2.5% for Latin America in 2025, signaling a continued recovery amid global economic challenges. The forecast, outlined in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, highlights the region’s … Read more