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2025 International Blogs

El Salvador Excludes Key Data From Homicide Tally: Implications for Crime Statistics


Since 2019, the Salvadoran government has been omitting key data from its official homicide tally, a move that could conceal the factual state of violence in the country. The government’s homicide data does not count deaths resulting from confrontations between … Read more

European Union Removes Panama from High-Risk Money Laundering List

BBC Travel: 3 Latin American Countries Among the 25 Best Places to Visit in 2025


In mid-January, BBC Travel unveiled its list of the 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025, with three Latin American countries earning spots: Panama, Nicaragua, and Bolivia. BBC Travel remarked that in many regions, tourism has soared past pre-pandemic levels. For … Read more

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Justice for Girls: UN Condemns Ecuador and Nicaragua Over Forced Pregnancies


The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued three historic decisions on January 20, condemning the governments of Ecuador and Nicaragua for violating the human rights of Norma, Susana, and Lucía — three girls who survived sexual violence and were forced to continue unwanted pregnancies. These rulings, driven by the Son Niñas, No Madres … Read more

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Wanderlust Magazine Names El Salvador a Top Travel Destination for 2025


In its “2025 Good To Go List,” Wanderlust magazine named El Salvador as a top travel destination for 2025, placing the small Central American nation among 25 must-visit locations worldwide. The publication praised the country’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and … Read more

UNWTO best-performing destinations for 2024

El Salvador Among the Top 3 Best Performing Tourist Destinations Worldwide in 2024


The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its list of the best-performing destinations for 2024; El Salvador ranked second behind Qatar and ahead of Albania, which ranks third. El Salvador has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in global tourism, with the latest … Read more

Mining Protest in San Salvador

Survey Highlights Public Opposition to Mining in El Salvador

 

According to a survey by Disruptive Magazine of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG), Salvadorans do not believe that mining in the country is possible without contaminating water or the environment.  When asked about supporting President Bukele’s proposal to implement metal … Read more

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The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Projects 2.5% Economic Growth for Latin America in 2025


The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest economic growth rate of 2.5% for Latin America in 2025, signaling a continued recovery amid global economic challenges. The forecast, outlined in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, highlights the region’s … Read more