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 The journalists association of El Salvador has moved its legal status abroad after a new foreign agents law imposed steep taxes and restrictions, intensifying pressure on independent media under Bukele’s increasingly authoritarian government
America El Salvador On El Salvador’s Independence Day, protesters demanded the release of imprisoned human rights activists, accusing President Bukele of leading the country toward authoritarianism
America El Salvador Nearly US$50 million in gold have been purchased by El Salvador for the first time since 1990, to diversify reserves and reduce reliance on Bitcoin amid global central bank trends favoring bullion
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