San Salvador

April 10, 2019

It’s unclear what the ruling means for the hundreds of asylum-seekers who were already sent back over the border to Mexico to await their hearings.

Immigration

Trump’s aid cuts to Central American countries could total $700 million

Reuters

April 01, 2019

The US government cut aid to Northern Triangle countries after President Donald Trump blasted the countries for sending migrants to the United States.

Immigration

Some Salvadoran migrants look to other nations for refuge as US tightens border

GlobalPost

March 28, 2019

For some Salvadorans, the promise of the “American Dream” has been tainted by coordinated deterrence efforts from Mexico and the United States. They're looking to places like Costa Rica for refuge — for now.

Global Politics

Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s young social media star — and next president

The World

January 31, 2019

Updated

02/04/2019 - 12:15pm

In El Salvador, where political corruption is rampant, a young mayor with presidential aspirations catapults to the top with one simple promise: he won’t steal.

Conflict & Justice

The kids aren't alright — when being young is a crime in El Salvador

The World

November 06, 2018

Innocent youth are getting swept up in El Salvador's crackdown in their war on gangs. Daniel Alemán, 23, walked free after spending over a year behind bars on trumped-up extortion charges in El Salvador. Others are not so lucky.

Conflict

Will Trump continue Obama's program to aid Central American teens fleeing gangs?

The World

May 26, 2017

In December 2014, the Obama administration rolled out the Central American Minors Program, which gives young people the option of asking for US asylum while still in their home country.

Conflict

Here's why Salvadorans don't reach for their cellphones to record police abuse

The World

July 07, 2016

Many Salvadorans say they're harassed and worse by heavily armed police patrolling poor neighborhoods. But few dare to use the latest technology to hold security forces accountable.

Conflict

Salvadoran gangs use Facebook to track down victims

The World

May 26, 2016

Youth on the run from gangs in Central America are cautioned to check their social media settings.

Conflict

Salvadorans battle a resurgence of gang violence

The World

June 04, 2015

In May, more Salvadorans were shot and killed than in any month since the country's civil war ended in 1992.

Conflict

Gang violence awaits a teen from El Salvador after his failed attempts to reach the US

The World

September 18, 2014

José has already tried to escape from El Salvador to the US this summer — twice. But he's failed each time, and now he's dodging gang violence at home while trying to make yet another attempt to leave.

San Salvador

As judge halts US ‘remain in Mexico’ policy, returned migrants wonder what's next

Trump’s aid cuts to Central American countries could total $700 million

Some Salvadoran migrants look to other nations for refuge as US tightens border

Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s young social media star — and next president

Updated

The kids aren't alright — when being young is a crime in El Salvador

Will Trump continue Obama's program to aid Central American teens fleeing gangs?

Here's why Salvadorans don't reach for their cellphones to record police abuse

Salvadoran gangs use Facebook to track down victims

Salvadorans battle a resurgence of gang violence

Gang violence awaits a teen from El Salvador after his failed attempts to reach the US

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