The Congress has passed a law reducing the number of municipalities in the country from 262 to 44 in order to save US$250 million annually in municipality expenses and maintain cultural and religious traditions

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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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