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Salvadoran Catholic Church to Submit Signatures Urging Repeal of Metallic Mining Law
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Catholic Church in El Salvador will formally present thousands of collected signatures to the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, March 18, in a bid to repeal the recently enacted General Law on Metallic Mining. Archbishop … Read more
El Salvador Receives Over 225 Deported Gang Members from the U.S., Including Tren de Aragua and MS-13
TECOLUCA, El Salvador — In a quiet yet heavily guarded early morning operation on Sunday, El Salvador received over 225 deported gang members from the United States—a move that underscores growing international cooperation in the fight against transnational crime. Among … Read more
President Bukele Warns Municipality Mayors: Roll Back Tax and Permit Hikes or Face Extortion Charges
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele issued a stern ultimatum to all 44 municipal governments across El Salvador, demanding they immediately reverse what he described as illegal and abusive increases in local taxes or permit fees or face … Read more
Explore Ichanmichen Recreational Park: A Natural Escape in Zacatecoluca, El Salvador
Ichanmichen Recreational Park is a Salvadoran natural park run by the Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU). Ichanmichen offers visitors a unique park built around natural freshwater springs that blend perfectly with nature, culture, and recreation. This 49-acre park combines natural landscapes, … Read more
El Salvador’s Tourism Surge: Improving the Nation’s Economy and Global Reputation
El Salvador is a country on the rise! The country has been turning heads lately for all the right reasons. What was once known primarily for safety issues is now becoming one of the most exciting places to visit, invest … Read more
Human Rights Watch: El Salvador’s Prisons “No Place for U.S. Deportees”
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran government’s offer to house U.S.-deported immigrants, including American citizens with criminal convictions, in its prison system has drawn sharp criticism from Human Rights Watch, which warns that such a policy would fuel human … Read more
Understanding El Salvador in 2025: Four Essential Things You Need to Know
In 2025, El Salvador’s government is making decisions that are generating intense debates within the country. From reforming the financing of political campaigns to the reactivation of mining and reaching agreements with the United States on penitentiary matters; these decisions have led to a rumbling in society about where democracy, the economy and … Read more