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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
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Deportation Flights Under Alien Enemies Act
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a legal battle over the use of the Alien Enemies Act, seeking to reinstate deportation flights for alleged Venezuelan gang members. The emergency request follows … Read more
El Salvador Prison System: IDHUCA Reports El Salvador Has the World’s Highest Incarceration Rate
SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with nearly 2% of its population behind bars, according to a report presented Wednesday by the Human Rights Institute of the Central American University (IDHUCA) and other … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception: A Security Measure Implemented to Fight Gangs
El Salvador State of Exception is a harsh security measure that suspends certain constitutional rights to combat gang violence. It grants authorities expanded powers for arrests and prolonged detentions without immediate judicial oversight. The measure began in late March 2022 … Read more
How Trump’s Anti-Money Laundering Rollback Could Help LatAm Criminals
Experts say that the administration of President Donald Trump may be making it easier for criminals to get away with money laundering and bribery by abandoning the enforcement of laws that crack down on shell companies and corporate graft. The Trump administration has said it will largely stop enforcing two key laws in the United … Read more
Surf’s Up! The Best Surf Beaches in El Salvador for Every Skill Level
The Best Surf Beaches in El Salvador offer perfect waves and tropical beauty. From Punta Roca’s powerful point break to La Paz’s softer rides, there’s a wave for every surfer on this diverse coastline. The Best Surf Spots in El … Read more
Has Trinidad & Tobago Accepted Environmental Decline? Exploring the Island’s Ecological Challenges
One day, I was walking along the litter-strewn streets of Couva in central Trinidad and thought to myself how desensitized we have grown to garbage. These were the same streets that I grew up on; I found it alarming how accustomed we’ve become to the sight of garbage that we hardly notice anymore. One can argue that … Read more