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Population of El Salvador: The 2024 Census Reveals a Young, Urbanized, and Female-Majority Nation
El Salvador’s most recent census reveals a country that is predominantly young, urban, and female-majority. According to the 2024 census released by the Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR), the country’s population stands at 6,029,976. Women make up the majority, with … Read more

Our Lady of Santa Ana Cathedral in El Salvador: Exploring Santa Ana’s Iconic Neo-Gothic Cathedral
The Santa Ana Cathedral in El Salvador, or La Catedral de la Señora Santa Ana, is a stunning Neo-Gothic church rich in history, culture, and faith. As a national monument and beloved landmark, it draws visitors year-round, especially during the … Read more

European Union Removes Panama from High-Risk Money Laundering List
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Panama has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk countries for money laundering, a decision celebrated by officials in the Central American nation as a significant step toward restoring global trust and unlocking … Read more

Thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Lose Legal U.S. Status as TPS Program Ends
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — Nearly 76,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans living legally in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could soon face deportation, following a decision by the Trump administration to end the decades-old safeguard. The Department of … Read more

Justice Served: Former Salvadoran Military Leaders Sentenced in 1982 Murder of Dutch Journalists
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — More than four decades after four Dutch journalists were ambushed and killed during El Salvador’s civil war, three former military officers have been sentenced for their roles in the attack, marking a rare victory for … Read more

MS-13 Gang Tattoos Explained: Mara Salvatrucha or MS13 Inked Language of Fear and Loyalty
Tattoos have long been a fixture in gang culture, but none have become as iconic—or as feared—as those worn by members of MS-13 or Mara Salvatrucha. These inked markings aren’t just decorative; they’re declarations of identity, allegiance, and, in many … Read more

Salvadoran Journalist Mario Guevara Detained in Georgia: APES Demands U.S. Respect Journalist Rights
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran Journalists Association (APES) has called for the United States to respect the rights of Mario Guevara, a Salvadoran journalist detained in Georgia while covering a protest against former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. … Read more