El Salvador Congress Agrees to Mass Trial for Thousands Jailed in Gang Crackdown

El Salvador Congress Passes New Rules Allowing Courts to Try Thousands of Accused Gang Members

The El Salvador congress approved group trials for the many individuals arrested amid President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on criminal gangs.
Honduras Fortifies Efforts in Cracking Down Prison Gangs by Adopting El Salvador Tactics

Honduras Fortifies Efforts in Cracking Down Prison Gangs by Adopting El Salvador Tactics

By BERT HOOVER
Honduras' recent crackdown on prison gangs parallels El Salvador's effort under President Nayib Bukele last year.
El Salvador Ex-President Approved of Massacre of Jesuit Priests in 1989

Ex-El Salvador President Alfredo Cristiani Approved 1989 Murder of 6 Jesuit Priests, Say Prosecutors

By Rick Martin
The 1989 murders of six Jesuit priests in El Salvador were considered one of the most heinous crimes ever committed in the country.
El Salvador: Ex-President Mauricio Funes Sentenced to 14 Years Over Deals With Gangs Like MS-13

El Salvador: Ex-President Mauricio Funes Sentenced to 14 Years Over Deals With Gangs Like MS-13

By Rick Martin
Vicious gangs like MS-13 have been a problem for El Salvador for years. Now, former El Salvador President Mauricio has been sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday.
El Salvador Stampede Death Toll Revealed

El Salvador Stampede Death Toll Revealed; Tragedy Now Under Investigation

By BERT HOOVER
Authorities in El Salvador confirmed that 12 people have died, and hundreds more were injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium on Saturday.
Massive Interpol Raid Confiscated Massive Amounts of Drugs, Guns, Ammunition

Over $5 Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Drugs Seized in Massive Interpol-Led Operation in Latin America

By Rick Martin
Authorities in Latin America have confiscated cocaine and other illegal drugs worth $5.7 billion in an operation spanning 15 countries, according to Interpol.
El Salvador New Prison Received 2,000 More Suspected Criminals

El Salvador New Prison Received 2,000 More Suspected Criminals

By BERT HOOVER
The second batch of 2,000 inmates was sent to El Salvador new prison built for the suspected gang members targeted by President Nayib Bukele's war on crime.
El Salvador Opens Mega Prison as Crackdown on Gangs Like MS-13 Intensifies

El Salvador Opens Mega Prison as Nayib Bukele Intensifies Crackdown on Gangs Like MS-13

By Rick Martin
El Salvador is opening a mega prison as President Nayib Bukele escalates crackdown on violent street gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18.
El Salvador to Host Next Miss Universe Pageant as Miss USA Wins Title

Which Latin American Country Will Be Hosting the Next Miss Universe Pageant?

By Rick Martin
A new Miss Universe has been crowned as Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel takes up the mantle of Miss Universe. Now, the pageant will be heading back to Latin America as the Miss Universe 2023 pageant is taking place in El Salvador.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's Crackdown on Violent Street Gangs Like MS-13 Proving Popular

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's Popularity Ratings Soar Amid Crackdown on Notorious Street Gangs Like MS-13

By Rick Martin
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's heavy-handed crackdown on violent street gangs like the notorious MS-13 has lifted some rights among its citizens, which led to over a thousand documented human rights abuses.
El Salvador: 10,000 Troops Surround Gang-Run Town as Nayib Bukele Intensifies Gang Crackdown

El Salvador: 10,000 Troops Surround Gang-Run Town as Nayib Bukele Intensifies Gang Crackdown

By Rick Martin
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on violent gangs intensified as the government sent approximately 10,000 soldiers and police to besiege another town rife with gang activity.
El Salvador: President Nayib Bukele Escalates Anti-Gang Operations By Destroying MS-13 Members' Gravestones

El Salvador: President Nayib Bukele Escalates Anti-Gang Operations By Destroying MS-13 Members' Gravestones

By Rick Martin
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on violent street gangs like MS-13 has taken a new turn, as he is now aiming at the graves of fallen gang members.
Hurricane Julia Update: 28 Dead as Heavy Rainfall Lashes Guatemala and El Salvador

Hurricane Julia Update: 28 Dead as Heavy Rainfall Lashes Guatemala and El Salvador

By Rick Martin
Former Hurricane Julia may not be a hurricane anymore and has already dissipated, but it has still managed to do some damage in Central America. It had recently pounded Colombia and Nicaragua but has now caused some problems in Guatemala and El Salvador with torrential rains.
Hurricane Julia Makes Landfall in Nicaragua and Colombia, Brings Torrential Rainfall

Hurricane Julia Makes Landfall in Nicaragua and Colombia, Brings Torrential Rainfall

By Rick Martin
After Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico and Hurricane Ian destroyed homes in Cuba, Florida, and North Carolina, Hurricane Julia hit the Americas and, this time, in Nicaragua and parts of Colombia.
El Salvador Landslides Kill 7 People, Including 3 Children, After Days of Rain

El Salvador Landslides Kill 7 People, Including 3 Children, After Days of Rain

By Rick Martin
El Salvador has suffered four consecutive days of torrential rain, and it has caused landslides all over the Central American country.
El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Announces Re-Election Bid Despite Prohibition in Nation’s Constitution

El Salvador: Nayib Bukele Announces Re-Election Bid Despite Prohibition in Nation's Constitution

By Mary Webber
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced that he is eyeing a re-election bid despite the country's constitution prohibition.
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