Panama authorities dismantle a port-based criminal network that compromised legitimate Salvadoran coffee exports to smuggle over five tons of drugs toward European markets. Continue reading Panama Port Officials Arrested for Exploiting Salvadoran Cargo in International Drug Scheme.
Former Salvadoran presidential candidate Norman Quijano was deported from the United States and imprisoned to serve a 13-year sentence for negotiating with gangs during the 2014 election. Continue reading El Salvador Imprisons Former Top Politician Norman Quijano Following U.S. Deportation in Gang Negotiation Case.
Bukele accused media of bias, condemning MSNBC’s coverage of Charlie Kirk’s shooting and the lack of attention to Iryna Zarutska’s murder. Continue reading Nayib Bukele Calls Out Media Bias in Coverage of Charlie Kirk Shooting and Iryna Zarutska Murder.
Luis Antonio Martínez González, former Attorney General of El Salvador, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for procedural fraud and failure to investigate in the Rais-Martínez case. Continue reading Ex-Prosecutor General, Luis Martínez, Symbol of ARENA-FMLN Political Agreements, Jailed for 10 Years.
The Maduro regime accuses El Salvador of detaining Venezuelan migrants through U.S. collusion, asserting profits for both governments while claiming sanctions have fueled migration crises. Continue reading Nicolás Maduro’s regime launches social media attacks against El Salvador.
Cristosal is closing its El Salvador operations due to new fiscal regulations affecting NGOs. It will continue in Guatemala and Honduras amid changing perceptions of foreign organizations. Continue reading El Salvador’s War on Gangs Changes the NGO Landscape: Cristosal Bows Out.
The U.S. certified El Salvador for progress in anti-corruption, human rights, and rule of law, reflecting confidence in its reforms under President Bukele’s administration. Continue reading Nayib Bukele’s Government Earns U.S. Certification for Fighting Corruption and Ensuring Civil Liberties.
President Nayib Bukele warned municipalities in El Salvador to revert increased fees, fines, and taxes by midnight or face extortion charges, emphasizing support for small businesses. Continue reading Midnight Deadline: President Bukele Orders Municipalities to Reverse Tax and Fee Increases.
Minister Romeo Herrera and the Attorney General revealed a corruption network involving driving schools and VMT employees, endangering public safety through illicit driver’s license issuance. Continue reading Minister Herrera: ‘We’re Cleaning House,’ Denounces Drivers License Fraud Network in War Against Corruption.
Raisa Hernández Guerra praised El Salvador’s Anti-Corruption Law as a significant advancement, outlining strict penalties and promoting transparency and accountability in public administration. Continue reading CIESCA Commends El Salvador for Strengthening Anti-Corruption Framework.
