El Salvador

The launch of $LIBRA with the support of Argentina’s president is the latest warning sign of political interference. These projects are worrying the industry, which fears a loss of investor confidence

A new law ushers in the return of an industry that’s been prohibited since 2017, threatens to send workers back to the absolute control of foreign companies — and, environmentalists warn, comes at a high ecological cost

After months of rapprochement, El Salvador’s president is offering his prisons and hoping for financial support in his budding friendship with the Republican administration

Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Dominican Republic welcomed Trump’s representative with open arms. But before he left the region, the first disagreement had already emerged

A new generation of activists is debating on social media whether the symbol’s presence is beneficial or not in the fight against the Republican’s measures

During State Secretary Marco Rubio’s visit, the government of El Salvador also announced that it will promote a nuclear energy project with Washington

2024 saw almost half of the world’s population head to the polls. The year highlighted the risks of democratic erosion, due to the actions taken by oligarchs or foreign powers. However, it also showed strong levels of participation and moments of resilience

Figures on registration of children and teens on their way to the United States reflect that more families now undertake the journey together, and show a marked increase in Venezuelan nationals

A group of 25 activists from the Nahuat Pipil, Lenka, and Kakawira communities are working together to highlight abuse. More than half of Indigenous women in the country have suffered from some type of aggression

The residents of this jungle region have been protesting for 12 days. They have cut off the main roads of the province and surrounded the governor’s building in a bid to get authorities to drop the project

The ambassadorial candidate will be responsible for faithfully implementing the immigration and anti-drug policies of the incoming Republican president

The Central American country is in negotiations for a $1.3 billion loan, with the financial organization conditioning the aid on changes to the Bitcoin Law, according to the ‘Financial Times’

The retired colonel’s tenure as ambassador to El Salvador lasted less than two years, but it was enough for him to forge a personal friendship with President Nayib Bukele. During the country’s civil war in the 1980s, he led combat and counterinsurgency operations

Female murder victims have increased in this state, in a trend that is even more marked for Latinas but which is often invisible. The US does not recognize femicide a distinct form of homicide in the legal code

The next secretary of state, known for his tough stance on countries such as Cuba, is expected to put the region at the center of his agenda

Statements made during the campaign by the president-elect augur a dark outlook for a large part of this demographic group

Thousands of families in Latin America are forced to leave their homes due to poverty, violence and the effects of climate change, heading towards the United States. Of the more than 828,000 migrants who have crossed the country irregularly so far this year, 97,000 are kids and adolescents

The report, which elicited a furious response from the president and his brother, details the acquisition of 34 new properties valued at $9 million during the first five years of his administration

Bhutan is hoarding bitcoins as abundant and cheap electricity turn this remote and peaceful Buddhist corner of South Asia into the surprise epicenter of digital currency mining

The transnational criminal organization, which originated in Venezuela, has become widely known due to growing evidence of its presence on US soil and mentions by politicians, but very little is known about its activities and level of organization

A study reveals that family stress caused by fear of deportation triples the risk of mental issues such as depression and aggression among Hispanic youth

The Department of Homeland Security warns of the risk that they may be subject to human trafficking and suffer exploitation or forced labor

Illegal trade is endangering two-thirds of key habitats for 196 species. A new study explains how prohibitionist policies lead to deforestation

There are up to 56 active conflicts across the globe, with an increasingly international component: 92 countries are involved in wars outside their borders

The new director of Amnesty International in the Americas has criticized the use of the military and heavy-handed measures to combat crime in the region: ‘The Armed Forces are not trained to ensure public safety’

The president has taken risks that were not well received by investors and foreign governments, such as making Bitcoin legal tender