America El Salvador The country has moved a step closer to being named as the host city for the 2022 Central American and Caribbean Games after confirmation that the Olympic Committee of El Salvador had submitted the required documentation by the deadline
America El Salvador Catholic bishops in El Salvador have presented 150.000 signatures to Congress demanding the repeal of a law that has reactivated metallic mining, citing serious risks to human life and the environment, especially water contamination
America El Salvador The state of emergency in El Salvador will reach its third anniversary at the end of March following its 36th consecutive extension, with the government crediting it for a drastic drop in homicides while human rights groups denounce alleged abuses
America El Salvador Congress ratified a reform allowing constitutional changes in a single legislature with 45 out of 60 votes, removing the previous two-legislature requirement and sparking opposition criticism over Bukele's potential power consolidation
America El Salvador Minors linked to gangs will be sent to adult prisons in separate units until 18, a move backed by President Bukele and approved by Congress; Unicef warns it violates international child rights standards