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Exploring Suchitoto El Salvador: Embrace the Extraordinary Charm of this Colonial Town

Suchitoto El Salvador is a laid-back historic colonial town with fabulous cobblestone streets, gorgeous colonial houses, an iconic church, rich cultural traditions, and magnificent panoramic views of Lake Suchitlan. Today, this colorful colonial town thrives as a cultural hub in … Read more

President Bukele Inaugurates Phase 2 of Surf City, Expanding Tourism in Eastern El Salvador

JUCUARAN, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele inaugurated Phase 2 of the Surf City project, marking a significant step in the development of El Salvador’s eastern region. Surf City phase two will help increasing El Salvador Tourism. The initiative, which … Read more

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Money Laundering Amid Rising Drug Violence

A recent multi-million-dollar money laundering investigation in Costa Rica illustrates how the government is tackling the country’s growing drug-related violence by going after the profits. Authorities indicted 25 individuals on February 28 in the so-called “Fénix” case, accusing them of … Read more

Trump Announces New Tariffs, Including 10% on Salvadoran Imports

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on imports from various countries Wednesday, including a 10% tariff on goods from El Salvador. The announcement, made during a White House ceremony Trump called “Liberation Day,” is expected … Read more

Central Reserve Bank: El Salvador’s Foreign Direct Investment Declines by 10.9% in 2024

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Net foreign direct investment in El Salvador fell by 10.96% in 2024, totaling $639.63 million, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported. Net foreign investment declined by $78.7 million compared to 2023, signaling shifting economic trends … Read more

Decoding Barrio 18 Tattoos: 18th Street Gang Symbols of Loyalty, Power, and Identity

Tattoos have long been used as a visual language—etched symbols of identity, allegiance, and personal history. For members of Barrio 18, also known as 18th Street Gang or Mara 18, tattoos carry deep meaning. Born in the streets of Los … Read more

U.S. State Department Formally Notifies Congress It Is Effectively Dissolving USAID

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department formally notified Congress on Friday that it is moving forward with dissolving the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The move is part of a broader cost-cutting initiative led by the Department of … Read more