On August 7, the Oficina Nacional del Bitcóin (National Bitcoin Office) announced on its official X account, in English, that “Bitcoin banks are coming to Bitcoin country,” without providing further details about the creation of a possible bank to manage this...
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) condemns in the strongest terms the constitutional reforms approved by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador on July 31, 2025. These reforms eliminate limits on presidential reelection, extend the presidential term, and...
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) expresses its concern over the constitutional reform that alters the length of the presidential term and allows for indefinite re-election to the office, among other aspects. The IACHR considers that the measure,...
Vladimir Antonio Arévalo Chávez, alias “Vampiro de Monserrat” and one of the leaders of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) in U.S. custody, has sent a letter to Judge Joan M. Azrack insisting that his life would be in danger if he were deported to a prison in El...
Religious leaders from various congregations in El Salvador state that their work among the country’s poorest and most marginalized communities could cost them their freedom, as has been the case since May with Pastor Pérez. Within the Catholic Church, Father Trinidad...
Amid the storm of national and international criticism sparked by the Salvadoran parliament’s decision to approve indefinite reelection — which will allow Nayib Bukele to remain in power — the Donald Trump administration has delivered a resounding endorsement to its...
