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Los Talcigüines of Texistepeque: A Salvadoran Holy Week Tradition Worth Experiencing
Every year, on Holy Monday, the famous Talcigüines of Texistepeque, dressed in red, take to the streets and whip visitors and locals alike to cleanse their sins. The whip-wielding demons hitting people is a cultural tradition of Texistepeque in the … Read more
Nayib Bukele Meets Trump at White House: Leaders Highlight Crime-Fighting Partnership
WASHINGTON — In a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele solidified a contentious immigration partnership, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. The two leaders announced … Read more
Daniel Noboa Is Re-Elected President of Ecuador for the 2025-2029 Term
OLÓN, Ecuador (AP) — President Daniel Noboa secured reelection Sunday, positioning himself to lead Ecuador through 2029 after a turbulent year marked by gang violence and political instability. With 75.82% of votes counted, Noboa received 56.13% of the vote, defeating … Read more
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly Ends Abstentions: Deputies Must Now Vote Yes or No
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In a move aimed at increasing transparency and legal clarity, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has eliminated the option for lawmakers to abstain from voting during plenary sessions. Lawmakers on Thursday approved an amendment to Article … Read more
El Salvador Seeks $24 Million for Lempa River Restoration Under Landmark Debt Conversion Deal
SAN SALVADOR — The Salvadoran government has requested that the Legislative Assembly incorporate $24 million into the Ministry of Finance’s budget to support a far-reaching initiative to restore the Lempa River and enhance water security across the country. The funding … Read more
U.S. Lowers El Salvador Travel Advisory to Lowest Level, Citing Security Improvements
WASHINGTON — In a major shift that signals growing international confidence in El Salvador’s security landscape, the U.S. State Department downgraded its travel advisory to Level 1, its lowest level—advising travelers to exercise only standard precautions. The travel rating improvement … Read more
5 Years Post-Pandemic: How Organized Crime Has Evolved in Latin America and the Caribbean
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, organized crime in Latin America and the Caribbean has adopted new strategies and strengthened control over territories and illicit economies. Drug trafficking supply chains have shifted, criminal syndicates have capitalized on the lack … Read more
