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

The Trump administration is negotiating a "Safe Third Country" agreement with El Salvador, potentially allowing the US to deport non-Salvadoran migrants there to seek asylum

The Mesoamerican Ecclesial Ecological Network launched a campaign in El Salvador opposing mining activities, citing threats to life and the environment, while urging respect for affected communities and demanding the repeal of a newly approved mining law

El Salvador achieved a historic low in homicides in 2024, with just 114 reported killings, credited to President Nayib Bukele's controversial security measures, including expanded police powers and a state of emergency