Pulled by CBS News, a “60 Minutes” report about deportees sent by the Trump administration to a notorious Salvadoran prison was streamed in Canada. Read more
Nbc News - Dec 23
Weiss told staff the piece failed to present the Trump administration’s case and would have “done our viewers a disservice” if it aired as is. Read more
New York Post - Dec 22
Attorney general’s office also says 10 people received prison terms from 463 to 958 years amid crackdown on gangs under state of emergencyEl Salvador has announced prison sentences for hundreds of gang members, with some of the convicted receiving terms of hundreds of years.The attorney general’s... Read more
The Guardian - Dec 22
Mario Guevara’s arrest and detention drew condemnation from journalism, press freedom and civil liberties groups. Read more
Huffpost - Oct 04
El Salvador has purchased nearly $50 million worth of gold, marking its first bullion acquisition since 1990 and underscoring a shift toward diversifying reserves away from heavy Bitcoin exposure. The central bank confirmed buying 13,999 ounces, lifting total holdings to 58,105 ounces valued at a... Read more
Forexlive - Sep 07
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee on Friday so he can rejoin his family in Maryland while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges. Read more
Las-vegas Review Journal - Aug 22
Four Venezuelan men recount their deportation from the U.S. In El Salvador, they were told, 'Welcome to the real hell — no one leaves here unless they're dead.' Read more
Los Angeles Times - Aug 20
The US State Department has voiced rare support for El Salvador’s decision to abolish presidential term limits, paving the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite reelection. Critics argue the controversial move undermines democratic stability. Read more
Cnn - Aug 06