San Salvador

September 08, 2021

El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender Tuesday, but the rollout stumbled in its first hours after the digital wallet used for transactions was not functioning.

Immigration

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

The World

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.