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Why International Investors Are Turning Their Eyes to El Salvador.
El Salvador has taken decisive steps to attract global capital by approving a series of financial and technological reforms aimed at creating a transparent, reliable, and agile environment for investors. At the center of this strategy is the...

Bukele Does It, and He's a Dictator. Deion Sanders Does It, and He's a Role Model.
Dress codes have been a part of society for centuries. Love them or hate them, they do serve a purpose, and in the United States, for example, it's hard to find a school that doesn't have one for its students or a business that doesn't have one...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released From Criminal Custody As DHS Reportedly Threatens Deportation
Topline Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration early this year, was released from custody in Tennessee on Friday, according to multiple outlets, heading back home to Maryland as the Trump...

El Salvador to Host Regional Wedding Planners Summit, Strengthening Local Economy.
In 2024, the global wedding services market generated more than $899.6 billion, with destination weddings emerging as a dominant trend. Building on this momentum, El Salvador has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 Wedding Events Summit, a...

AP News Summary at 9:02 p.m. EDT
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed from Tennessee jail so he can rejoin family in Maryland to await trial NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jail release order from a Tennessee court requires Kilmar Abrego Garcia to travel directly to Maryland, where he'll be...

The 7 best road trips in Spain
Taking a road trip is one of the best ways to explore Spain’s world-famous natural scenery and cultural heritage, while savoring its acclaimed cuisine at every pit stop. You can count on passing medieval castles and ancient cities, charming...

Bukele’s Economic Relief Measures Drive Deflation and High-Impact Benefits for Salvadorans
Three years after President Nayib Bukele launched a bold package of economic relief measures, El Salvador continues to see tangible results in household savings and macroeconomic stability. The 11 measures introduced in March 2022 suspended fuel...

El Salvador to Host First-Ever IRONMAN 70.3 in 2026, Showcasing Tourism and Global Sports Potential
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that El Salvador will host its first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 on February 22, 2026, marking a historic milestone in the country’s growing reputation as a destination for world-class sporting events. The international...

El Salvador and Qatar Deepen Ties to Boost Tourism Industry.
El Salvador’s Minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez, met with Qatar’s Chargé d’Affaires in the country, Fahad bin Salem Al Marri, to discuss strategies for boosting the tourism sector through stronger bilateral cooperation. The meeting comes as both...
When can Kilmar Abrego Garcia be released from jail? Here's a rundown
A U.S. magistrate judge is expected to order the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a Tennessee jail Friday while he awaits trial on federal human smuggling charges. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant who lived in the U.S. legally with a...

Trident Naval Task Force: El Salvador’s Shield Against Narcotics and Organized Crime
El Salvador continues to strengthen its maritime security and anti-narcotics operations through the decisive actions of the Trident Naval Task Force, which has successfully seized 69.7 tons of cocaine valued at $1.6 billion since 2019. Under the...

After Las Vegas Talks, U.S. Growth Holdings Arrive in El Salvador to Scout Investments.
Following Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr.’s recent visit to Las Vegas, where he met with hospitality leaders Philippe Ziade of Growth Holdings and Steve Escalante, a U.S. business delegation has now arrived in El Salvador to see firsthand the...

El Salvador Begins Construction of the Largest Stadium in Central America
World Stadiums highlights the ongoing construction of El Salvador’s new national stadium, a 50,000-seat venue set to become a landmark for sports and architecture in the country. The stadium is designed to host high-level international sporting...

AP News Summary at 7:57 p.m. EDT
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed from Tennessee jail so he can rejoin family in Maryland to await trial NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jail release order from a Tennessee court requires Kilmar Abrego Garcia to travel directly to Maryland, where he'll be...
EDITORIAL – BAHAMAS ON A ROLL
Posted on 22 August 2025. by Jones Bahamas No matter what indices you examine, any objective analysis of the socioeconomic affairs on The Bahamas would indicate that The Commonwealth of The Bahamas as a nation is making significant progress. This...

El Salvador Indefinite Re Election Sparks Surge in Exiles
The fact that it was expected didn’t make it any less harsh. The newly approved indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador pushes back the return of dozens of human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, and environmentalists who went...

President Bukele Appoints Military Captain Karla Trigueros as El Salvador’s New Education Minister
August 15, 2025 Hour: 1:38 am El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele appointed military Captain Karla Trigueros as the country’s new Minister of Education, replacing José Mauricio Pineda, who had held the position since February 2022. RELATED: VAMOS...

El Salvador's largest lake is overrun by aquatic weeds polluted by pollution
Authorities said Tuesday that the proliferation of water lettuce in El Salvador's largest wetlands reservoir, Lake Suchitlan (also known as Lake Suchitlan), is threatening a vital source of hydropower production for the country as well as species...

Feature: Now Is The Time To Eradicate Illegal Mining
How many more Ghanaians are going to perish because of this irresponsible and illegal mining, before we finally say, enough is enough? How many more babies are going to be born deformed, before we say, enough is enough? How many more hectares of...
Bahamas earns a shot at the promotion round
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Captain Kim O’Kelley had two words to describe the performances of The Bahamas’ team at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup tie yesterday in Santa Tecla, El Salvador - focused and confident....