On September 4, the United States Department of State announced a visa-restriction policy targeting citizens of Central America who “intentionally act on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party, (and) who knowingly direct, authorize, finance, provide significant support...
Constitutional lawyer Salvador Enrique Anaya Barraza marks 100 days in detention this September 15, following his arrest by police authorities on June 7 at his home in Santa Tecla. The Attorney General’s Office has charged him with money laundering. Anaya’s...
The production of staple grains in El Salvador will be insufficient to cover national demand this year, Luis Treminio, president of the Salvadoran Chamber of Small and Medium Agricultural Producers (CAMPO), warned on Saturday. Producers estimate output at only 19...
In the past five years, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has become Latin America’s most celebrated authoritarian. He has won plaudits—including from U.S. President Donald Trump—for reducing gang violence and transforming one of the world’s most dangerous countries...
Carlos turned eight on Saturday, August 2. It was an unforgettable day for a boy who had never had a birthday party. The surprise celebration, organized by volunteers, featured clowns, games, and piñatas, but also the absence of his mother, who has been imprisoned for...
Scarce resources limit families’ access to adequate nutrition. In a country dependent on food imports, these goods are sold at higher prices, making it harder for low-income or poor households to afford them. This scenario leaves thousands of households food-insecure,...
