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El Salvador’s Surf City Reshapes Coastline Amid Tourism Boom

Along El Salvador's Pacific coast, a string of once-quiet surf towns now pulses with activity. President Nayib Bukele's Surf City program has transformed these...

Steak ‘n Shake Opens in El Salvador Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Steak 'n Shake, the American fast-food chain famous for its burgers and shakes, has set its sights on El Salvador for its first Latin...

ICE Detains High-Profile Gang Member from El Salvador in U.S.

Federal authorities in the United States have detained a high-profile fugitive from El Salvador, exposing gaps in how media portray certain immigration cases. Antonio...

HRW Says Venezuelan Migrants Tortured at CECOT Prison in El Salvador

Guards at El Salvador's Center for Terrorism Confinement, known as CECOT, beat Venezuelan detainees with batons and fists almost every day. They denied them...

US Deploys Combat Aircraft to El Salvador in Push Against Cartels

The United States has stationed combat aircraft in El Salvador, marking a shift in its military approach to regional security threats. Flights from the...

Earthquake Rattles El Salvador With No Damage Reported

A moderate earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Saturday evening, sending tremors through several areas but leaving no immediate reports of...

El Salvador’s Safety Outpaces Costa Rica’s Crime in Tourism Race

El Salvador has turned heads this year with a sharp uptick in tourism, pulling in visitors eager for its mix of natural draws and...

El Salvador Rolls Out Bitcoin Bonds Amid Crypto Surge

El Salvador has pushed forward with its bold experiment in cryptocurrency, launching Bitcoin-backed bonds that tie the nation's finances directly to the volatile world...

Emmy-winning Salvadoran Journalist Deported from US

Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara said Friday he was deported from the United States for reporting on the unjust arrests of migrants under President Donald...

El Salvador Bans Inclusive Language in Public Schools

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has taken another step to reshape the country's education system. On Thursday, he declared a complete ban on what...
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US Sends First Deportation Flight to Post-Maduro Venezuela

A plane carrying 231 Venezuelans touched down at Maiquetia International Airport in Caracas today, marking the first deportation flight from the United States since...

Costa Ricans Honor Community Roots at the Palmares Festival

The Fiestas de Palmares 2026 began yesterday with a parade through the streets and the opening of the PalmarINK art gallery. Thousands gathered for...

Multi-vehicle crash leaves General Cañas gridlocked

A violent multi-vehicle crash on the Autopista General Cañas (Route 1) late Thursday night triggered hours of closures and heavy congestion Friday morning on...

Roger Federer Praises Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s Epic Tennis Rivalry

Roger Federer, the Swiss maestro who redefined tennis with his grace and precision, returned to Melbourne Park on Thursday with high praise for the...