America El Salvador President Nayib Bukele was sworn in for a second term amid security concerns, with police blocking a plot to detonate explosives; Bukele, reelected with 85% of the vote, faces high expectations to address the nation's economic crisis
America El Salvador Strict discipline rules have been imposed in Salvadoran public schools under its new military education minister, requiring clean uniforms and proper haircuts, sparking concerns about the militarization of the education system
America El Salvador Forty low-income families have received new cooperative-built apartments in San Salvador’s historic center, as part of a government project co-funded by Italy to expand access to safe, affordable housing and empower vulnerable communities
America El Salvador After Mexican authorities claimed a drug-laden plane came from El Salvador, President Bukele has demanded a public correction stressing that no radar contact supports the claim and that all detained suspects have been identified as Mexican nationals
America El Salvador At least 40 journalists have fled El Salvador in the past month amid fears of arrest, as President Bukele’s intensified crackdown on dissent has targeted reporters exposing alleged government-gang ties