El Salvador

The Trump administration is appealing a decision in which a federal judge found that prosecutors brought charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he won his wrongful deportation case. Prosecutors charged him with human smuggling based on an earlier traffic stop, despite previous legal rulings regarding his detention and status. At the same time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ruled that Abrego Garcia cannot be deported until at least October.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved closer to a permanent appointment after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved his nomination. A man from El Salvador died in ICE custody, prompting demands for answers from civil rights groups. Iran and Oman are nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ Corp. will manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin reserves for the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, overseeing 10,000 Bitcoins pledged for the new economic hub. Bhutan has been accumulating Bitcoin since 2019 and aims to position the region as a digital financial hub focused on mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation, drawing comparisons to El Salvador’s Bitcoin City initiative.

A man from El Salvador died at an immigration jail in New Jersey that has faced protests over detention conditions. Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, was held at Delaney Hall in Newark after his arrest on June 18.

The family of a man from El Salvador who died at Delaney Hall is demanding justice for his 'preventable death'. Immigration advocates report he had informed his mother he was not receiving proper medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures.

A man from El Salvador died in an immigration jail in New Jersey, according to ICE. The death occurred at Delaney Hall, a facility facing protests over detainee conditions. This is the second death at the facility during President Donald Trump’s second term.

A man from El Salvador has died at an immigration jail in New Jersey, according to federal officials. The incident was reported by ICE, which confirmed the death.

Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, an immigrant from El Salvador held at a New Jersey ICE detention center, died after a medical emergency on 1 August, marking the 22nd death in ICE custody this year. He was arrested in June 2023 and transferred to Delaney Hall detention facility to await deportation.

Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, an immigrant from El Salvador who arrived in the US in 2006, died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey on August 1 after a medical emergency. This marks the 22nd death in ICE custody this year, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

El Salvador property prices increased from US$124 to US$276 per square metre over a decade. Around 70% of employment is informal, preventing informal workers from obtaining mortgages.

El Salvador's electricity-export revenue increased 70% year over year in the first half of 2026, reaching US$11.9 million, fueled by a diversified generation mix and regional demand via the SIEPAC interconnection.

ICE has requested Texas not to release Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, an 18-year-old El Salvadoran national accused of two fatal shootings in Houston, without ICE notification. Velasquez-Torres faces murder charges for a 2023 nightclub shooting and a 2022 house party shooting, as well as charges for unlawful weapon possession and aggravated robbery. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and was denied bond after being held in a Texas jail.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer on Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, an 18-year-old El Salvadoran national accused of two fatal shootings in Houston. Velasquez-Torres faces murder charges for a nightclub shooting that killed Noah Ramirez and a house party shooting that killed Angel Garcia, along with additional charges of unlawful weapon possession and aggravated robbery. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and is currently held in the Harry County Jail.

The end of a federal legal services contract for unaccompanied minors leaves over 1,400 in New York without assistance. Many migrants, including children, are fleeing poverty and violence in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Venezuelan men are suing aviation firms CSI Aviation and GlobalX for their role in transporting them to a notorious El Salvador terrorism prison under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The lawsuit alleges civil rights violations, false imprisonment, and emotional distress.

Venezuelan men are suing aviation firms CSI Aviation and GlobalX for their role in transporting them to a notorious Salvadorian terrorism prison under the Trump administration's immigration policies. The lawsuit alleges civil rights violations, false imprisonment, and emotional distress.

El Salvador’s ruling party has formally cleared President Nayib Bukele to seek a third consecutive term in February 2027, deepening a debate over the constitution and democratic norms.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed a detainer for Javiel Pena Sola, accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury that killed three people. Sola, an undocumented citizen of El Salvador, faces three felony charges and has prior convictions in Maryland. The criminal case against him remains pending.

A TCU student was deported to El Salvador this month following a June arrest in Arlington. ICE confirmed the deportation after the student's arrest.

Bitcoin declined while major cryptocurrencies remained largely flat. Latin American countries including Brazil, Argentina, and El Salvador are developing a stablecoin and remittance-based crypto economy.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Mexico’s southern coast near Chiapas, shaking buildings in Guatemala and El Salvador. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or major damage, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo confirming no deaths in their regions.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast near Guatemala, triggering a US Tsunami Warning System alert and prompting evacuations in Guatemala and El Salvador. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were noted.

El Salvador’s economy grew 4.8% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a tourism surge that generated $871.4 million. The country ranks first in the Americas for an unspecified metric linked to its security improvements.

A 7.3 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast near the Guatemala border, felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. No immediate damage was reported.

A 7.3 earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border on Friday, affecting the southern Mexican Pacific coast and being felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. No immediate damage was reported.

A 7.3 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast near the Guatemala border, felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. No immediate damage was reported.

A 7.3 earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border on Friday, affecting areas from Mexico City to El Salvador. No immediate damage was reported.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico, with its epicenter southwest of Aquiles Serdán. The quake triggered a tsunami warning, caused buildings to shake in Guatemala and El Salvador, and had no reported serious damage or fatalities.

President Bukele and President Trump met privately in the Oval Office to discuss migration, economy, and regional security. The Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador is set to expire on September 9, 2026, affecting 232,000 Salvadorans who must re-register.

The U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining six other Mexican cartels under similar labels. The move aims to enable more aggressive U.S. actions against these groups and their supporters.

A mass trial of hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members in El Salvador has concluded, with prosecutors delivering their closing arguments. The trial marks a significant legal proceeding against the gang.

A three-month mass trial of 485 alleged MS-13 gang members in El Salvador concluded with prosecutors seeking maximum sentences for 14,420 crimes, including 444 killings. The trial, conducted virtually with defendants held at the CECOT prison, faces criticism from human rights groups over alleged rights violations under the country's 2022 state of emergency.

Amnesty International warns of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador jails. The article mentions gang members detained in the high-security 'Center for the Forced Detention of Terrorism' (CECOT).

Salvadorans in the US face uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire on September 9, 2026, requiring re-registration from January 17 to March 18, 2025, which could disrupt remittance flows.

El Salvador's ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele's candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, enabling a third consecutive term. The party's supermajority in the legislative assembly passed constitutional reforms allowing indefinite presidential re-election and extending the term to six years. Critics, including lawyers and human rights advocates, argue this violates a 2021 court ruling banning consecutive terms and concentrates power.

El Salvador's ruling party has ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the February 2027 presidential elections.

El Salvador’s ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, advancing his bid for a third consecutive term despite criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. Constitutional reforms approved by the party’s supermajority in the legislative assembly eliminated term limits and extended presidential terms to six years, while security policies under Bukele’s leadership have reduced homicides but led to mass imprisonments and over 500 deaths in prison.

El Salvador’s Bukele is set to run for a third term after winning his party’s primary unopposed. The article describes him as an authoritarian leader.

El Salvador is attracting South Korean tech investment by promoting its digital-asset laws and AI initiatives at a Seoul innovation forum. The country is targeting Korean tech firms to participate in its tech-hub development.

El Salvador reported 4.1 million visitors in 2025, claiming the Central American tourism lead, while the UN Tourism data shows Costa Rica ahead with 3.7 million visitors. The discrepancy highlights differing counts between national and international reports.