A woman in El Salvador was condemned 30 years of prison after having a pregnancy miscarriage since it was ruled as a homicide; she was recently released after being in prison for 10 years, this being a big step forward for abortion laws in the country

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  Human rights groups are calling for genetic of missing people, believed to have been buried in clandestine graves by gang members; around 51 sites have been found that potentially contain victims' remains; government is taking action and began excavating

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  The IMF has urged El Salvador to reduce its reliance on Bitcoin and strengthen its regulation of digital assets, warning of financial stability risks, although President Bukele remains committed to Bitcoin's long-term economic benefits

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  El Salvador has been ranked among the world's "safest countries" for the first time ever, with 88% of citizens feeling safe walking alone, a figure attributed to President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs, according to Gallup’s Global Security Report

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  President Nayib Bukele announced that the 2025 budget will not rely on external financing or debt issuance, marking the first time in decades that the country will fully fund its current expenditures without borrowing

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