America El Salvador The government approved a 30-day extension of the state of exception as part of President Nayib Bukele’s strategy against criminal gangs; the measure, which passed with 57 out of 60 votes, aims to continue restoring public order across El Salvador
America El Salvador El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has donated Bitcoin to fund 1.000 new schools in Honduras, aligning with his Bitcoin initiative to also fund philanthropic purposes
America El Salvador 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
America El Salvador 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
America El Salvador 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
America El Salvador 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
America El Salvador After two and a half years of a state of emergency in El Salvador to combat gang violence, President Nayib Bukele has proposed the possibility of lifting the measure, citing significant reductions in crime
America El Salvador 80.000 public officials will be trained and certified in Bitcoin, blockchain, cybersecurity, and AI, aiming to enhance public administration, the Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced
America El Salvador Around 3.000 minors, even as young as 12, have been detained in El Salvador since President Nayib Bukele's gang crackdown began two years ago, with Human Rights Watch reporting that some have faced severe ill-treatment
America El Salvador El Salvador has proposed using Bitcoin for commercial transactions with Russia; the proposal aims to address challenges due to El Salvador's official currency, the US dollar
America El Salvador In El Salvador, up to 300 doctors have resigned from the Salvadoran Social Security Institute since the beginning of this year due to overwork and hostile attitudes from mid-level management, according to the Simetriss union
America El Salvador 500 years of evangelization were commemorated with a Mass of thanksgiving in the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, recalling the arrival of the Gospel in 1524 and emphasizing reconciliation and forgiveness for past atrocities during the conquest
America El Salvador Despite the recent global crypto market downturn, El Salvador is continuing its daily Bitcoin purchases, initiated under President Nayib Bukele, reflecting its strong commitment to Bitcoin adoption