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Vice President Felix Ulloa: El Salvador Seeks to Reduce the Margin of Error of the State of Exception
Salvadoran Vice President, Félix Ulloa, emphasized efforts to improve the arrest protocols under the state of emergency, which has been in place for over three years. In a recent interview with the French magazine Le Grand Continent, Ulloa stated the … Read more
Association of Journalists of El Salvador APES Reports 789 Attacks on Journalists in 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador’s press endured an alarming surge of hostility in 2024, with nearly 800 documented attacks ranging from censorship to physical aggression—marking what media advocates call one of the darkest years for journalistic freedom since … Read more
El Zonte Beach El Salvador: Surfing, Culture, Fun, and Relaxation at the Famous Bitcoin Beach
El Zonte Beach in El Salvador, also known as Bitcoin Beach, is one of the most renowned surf spots in the country. It is located in the department of La Libertad, near other amazing Salvadoran beaches. Playa El Zonte is … Read more
Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Declines in El Salvador as Attacks on Journalists Continue
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Systematic attacks on independent media persist in El Salvador, deepening a decline in press freedom under President Nayib Bukele’s administration, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Thursday. In its 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without … Read more
Deputy Claudia Ortiz: Looking to Build a Political Alternative to Bukele and His Political Party
Claudia Ortiz is a deputy in the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly from the VAMOS political party. She is a central figure in Salvadoran politics, especially among those opposing Nayib Bukele. Claudia Ortiz studied Law at the “José Simeón Cañas” Central American … Read more
U.S. Aid Cuts Threaten Latin America’s Fight Against Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime
The administration of US President Donald Trump is moving to slash funding for diplomatic and aid programs, which experts say could undercut the ability of the United States and partner governments to monitor and tackle organized crime in Latin America … Read more
Political Opposition, Activists, and NGOs Ready to Join Labor Day Marches in San Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Opposition parties, activists, environmentalists, and feminist groups will join thousands expected to take to the streets Thursday for El Salvador’s annual Labor Day march, organizers announced. Participants will gather at Plaza del Divino Salvador del … Read more