The Latest Breaking News from El Salvador

El Salvador strongman Bukele eyes re-election – never mind the constitution

Nayib Bukele, 42, who brought security through mass roundups of alleged gang members, is ‘highly undemocratic, highly abusive – and highly popular’

The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2024

A Mega-prison And A Mayan 'Pompeii': Five Things About El Salvador

The Central American nation of El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday in an election dominated by President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024

'Peace, Tranquility, Freedom': El Salvador President's Ticket To Reelection

There is an unfamiliar air of serenity in El Salvador's capital, where voters head to the polls Sunday without the specter of gang violence and intimidation hanging over them for the first time in years.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024

Nayib Bukele Clashes with U.S. Representatives Over Letter Concerning Human Rights in El Salvador

Members of Congress urged the Biden Administration to denounce human rights violations in the country

Latin Times · Jan 31, 2024

Waiting Out Bukele's 'Bitcoin City' On A Salvadoran Beach

When President Nayib Bukele announced plans to create the world's first "Bitcoin City," a futuristic metropolis financed by cryptocurrency bonds, American Corbin Keegan packed up his life in Chicago and headed for El Salvador.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

El Salvador Vice President Admits Mistakes In Fight Against Gangs

The vice president admitted that the government has done mass detention of citizens who have not committed any crime, noting that the administration is in the process of correcting that.

Latin Times · Jan 31, 2024

What Does the United States Owe Central America?

A new work of nonfiction revives a history that some would sooner see forgotten.

Texas Observer · Jan 22, 2024

Immigrant with five DUI convictions kills mother and son

This informative news article discusses the case of an immigrant from El Salvador with a history of DUIs who caused a fatal crash, raising concerns about i...

Top News · Jan 20, 2024

Messi, Suarez begin Inter Miami’s preseason with a 0-0 draw against El Salvador

Lionel Messi begins preseason with Inter Miami after being named FIFA's best men's player, playing to a draw with El Salvador.

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024

El Salvador's President Bukele Holds Strong Lead In Re-election Race, Could Secure Second Term: Poll

El Salvador's general elections are slated for Feb. 4 which will elect the president, vice president, and all 60 deputies of the legislative assembly. Later, on March 3, another election will be held for the election of all 44 mayors and municipal councils.

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2024