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How Trump’s Team Could Shape the Future of Anti-Crime Efforts in Latin America
As the new Trump administration takes office, Latin America braces for shifts in US policy, with organized crime high on the agenda. Military strikes on Mexican criminals and a possible retaking of the Panama Canal have already featured in the incoming president’s rhetoric. Drawing from the first Trump administration and statements from his team of … Read more
The U.S. Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans Until September 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of the temporary protected status (TPS) for Salvadorans for another 18 months until September 2026. The extensions provide “continued safety and protection” for those Salvadorans legally in the U.S. under the … Read more
El Salvador Sets Bold Goal for 2025: Aiming for 4.2 Million Visitors for the Year
El Salvador is looking to increase the number of tourists this year, aiming to attract over 4.2 million international visitors in 2025, according to Morena Valdez, the Salvadoran Minister of Tourism. Minister Valdez announced the visitor’s goal for this year, … Read more
The Top 5 Most Visited Tourist Destinations in El Salvador During the 2024 December Holidays
Tourism to El Salvador is changing, with 2024 setting a new record in tourist arrivals. Last year, Salvadoran authorities reported that more than 374 million people entered the country. The December holidays are among the most popular for foreign visitors, … Read more
El Salvador Breaks Tourism Record with 3.9 Million Visitors in 2024
El Salvador’s tourism industry continues to experience rapid growth, breaking records and redefining the country’s global image. The country has gone from being known for gangs and violence to tourism. In 2024, El Salvador welcomed 3.9 million international visitors—the highest … Read more
Exploring Volcanoes in El Salvador: A Journey Through the Land of Volcanoes
El Salvador is often called the “Land of Volcanoes” for good reason. Within this small territory, there are over 150 volcanoes, part of the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire. The volcanoes in El Salvador range from towering stratovolcanoes, such as … Read more
Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations in El Salvador Leave Over 90 Fatalities
According to information provided on Thursday by the authorities of the National Civil Protection Commission, the Christmas and end-of-year celebrations left over 90 people dead due to traffic accidents and drownings. Luis Amaya, director of Civil Protection, reported that four … Read more