karla
President Bukele Meets Nuevas Ideas Leaders as Party Vows Firmness in Governance
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele met late Wednesday with lawmakers and senior figures from his ruling Nuevas Ideas party, just one day after the Legislative Assembly passed the controversial Foreign Agents Law. The New Ideas (Nuevas Ideas) … Read more
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador Seizes Over 3,700 Fake Banknotes in 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) seized more than 3,700 counterfeit banknotes in 2024, registering a drop in fake currency circulation but highlighting continued vulnerabilities in lower-denomination bills, particularly $20 notes. According to … Read more
Bukele Forecasts 5% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025, Doubling IMF’s Projection
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele projected to double the country’s economic growth rate for 2025, forecasting a 5% expansion despite the International Monetary Fund’s more modest outlook. On April 23, the IMF downgraded its 2025 growth … Read more
Archbishop Escobar Alas Urges the Government Not to Turn El Salvador Into “An International Prison.”
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador risks becoming a “large international prison,” the archbishop of San Salvador warned Sunday, following a wave of U.S. deportations that included alleged gang members from Venezuela and El Salvador. Archbishop José Luis Escobar … Read more
Los Chorros Recreational Park in El Salvador: A Must-Visit Natural Water Park for Family Fun
Imagine a place where cool, clear water flows from the mountains, creating pools perfect for swimming and playing. Welcome to Los Chorros Recreational Park or “Parque Recreativo Los Chorros,” a magical spot in El Salvador where nature and fun come … Read more
El Salvador Seeks $24 Million for Lempa River Restoration Under Landmark Debt Conversion Deal
SAN SALVADOR — The Salvadoran government has requested that the Legislative Assembly incorporate $24 million into the Ministry of Finance’s budget to support a far-reaching initiative to restore the Lempa River and enhance water security across the country. The funding … Read more
U.S. Lowers El Salvador Travel Advisory to Lowest Level, Citing Security Improvements
WASHINGTON — In a major shift that signals growing international confidence in El Salvador’s security landscape, the U.S. State Department downgraded its travel advisory to Level 1, its lowest level—advising travelers to exercise only standard precautions. The travel rating improvement … Read more