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Armored Vehicles Maker Eyes Factory in El Salvador.
El Salvador continues to attract foreign investors as STREIT Group, a global leader in armored vehicle manufacturing, completed its first trade mission to the country this week. Gerardo Pérez, El Salvador’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates,...
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Diaspora Investment in El Salvador Rises 34% to $5.1M
Salvadorans living abroad invested $5.1 million in various projects across the country from June 2024 to May 2025, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ annual report. The data reflects a significant increase in diaspora-driven development...
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The Rise of China and the Future of Clean Energy
China has far outpaced the United States in clean energy spending, manufacturing, and innovation. And now, thanks to cheap and abundant Chinese solar panels and wind turbines, a growing number of emerging economies are joining the ranks of nations...
Owner: James Stafford
Trump Admin's $4.7 Million Deal With El Salvador Revealed in Court Filing
The Trump administration's agreement with El Salvador to detain alleged criminal gang members has been made public for the first time, as part of a lawsuit challenging the use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Under the agreement, El Salvador was...
Owner: Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad
A Permanent State of Exception in El Salvador
In cooperation with gangs and with massive popular support, Nayib Bukele is cracking down on dissidents and massively expanding the state’s carceral apparatus. Julia Gavarrete ▪ Fall 2025 Inmates await transfer to the Terrorism Confinement...
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El Salvador Acquires Gold Worth Nearly $50 Million
Sat 06 Sep 2025 | 03:47 PM El Salvador has purchased gold valued at approximately $50 million as part of its broader efforts to diversify its international reserves and enhance financial stability amid its significant reliance on Bitcoin. The...
Owner: Mohammed Abu Al Enein
Tether and El Salvador Focus on Gold Investments, Along with Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
In a recent development for the cryptocurrency and commodities markets, Tether, one of the world’s stablecoin issuers, is intensifying its investment in gold, aligning its strategy with El Salvador’s recent move to bolster its national reserves...
Owner: Andrew Dix
El Salvador Parks Celebrate Civic Month with 2-for-1 Deals and Central American Tourist Benefits.
El Salvador’s national parks, managed by the Salvadoran Institute of Tourism (ISTU), have seen a strong influx of both domestic and international visitors this year, according to ISTU President Eny Aguiñada. Between January and July, more than 3...
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More African nations are receiving third-country immigrants deported by US. Here's what to know
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El Salvador Hosts Mesoamerica Project 2025 Committee to Boost Regional Development and Cooperation
El Salvador hosted the Third Executive Committee of the Mesoamerica Project 2025, bringing together presidential commissioners and regional partners to advance the Mesoamerican Work Agenda. As Pro Tempore President of the initiative, El Salvador...
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'Proud of being Latino': Hispanic Heritage Month activities slated amid charged climate
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KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — As the start of Hispanic Heritage Month looms, some in the community worry about the tone of national discourse toward the Latino community. In approving a resolution recognizing the month, Salt Lake City Councilwoman Victoria...
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Trump Hasn’t Proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Month (Yet)—Unlike In First Term
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Forbes
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Topline President Donald Trump has not yet issued a proclamation recognizing the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins annually on Sept. 15, unlike in his first term, as some celebrations of the cultural month are reportedly being pared...
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El Salvador Hosts First Global Summit on Human Rights with Worldwide Delegates
The First Global Summit on Human Rights officially began this Tuesday in El Salvador, marking a historic event that brings together delegates from 25 countries to strengthen international dialogue on the protection of human rights. The summit,...
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A taste of Latin America in the Panhandle: Hispanic Heritage Month
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It is officially Hispanic Heritage Month! The celebration kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15. It is a nationwide recognition of Hispanic history, culture, and contributions. According to the U.S. Census,...
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El Salvador’s Innovative Social Development and Public Servant Training
Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr. welcomed more than 1,000 participants to the keynote address “Leadership Based on the Transformation of People: A New Cultural and Political Perspective for Institutional Modernization”, delivered by Alejandro...
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How USDA preparing for screwworms, a 'critical threat' to US agriculture
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The Oklahoman
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YUKON — With no active cases of New World screwworm, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to prevent its spread from Central America, a Trump administration official said Friday, Sept. 12. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins...
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El Salvador’s First Government-Led Bitcoin Conference: Bitcoin Histórico
El Salvador is preparing to host its first government-backed Bitcoin conference this November, marking a pivotal step in reshaping its crypto experiment toward a more institutional focus. Dubbed Bitcoin Histórico, the event signals a policy...
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El Salvador and Argentina Boost Cooperation on SMEs and Sustainable Development
El Salvador and Argentina have opened a new bridge of cooperation to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and promote sustainable growth. During a meeting with the Argentine Confederation of Medium Enterprises (CAME), Vice Minister...
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El Salvador Opens Door to AI Innovation with Flexible and Investor-Oriented Legal Framework
On September 2, El Salvador officially began the implementation of its Law for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence and Technologies, positioning itself among the first countries worldwide with a dedicated legal framework for artificial...
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Surf City El Salvador Welcomes Olympic Surfers for ISA World Games in September 2025.
El Salvador will once again host the Surf City ISA World Surfing Games, set for September 5–14, 2025, at La Bocana and El Sunzal beaches. The event will gather athletes from 61 countries, including 22 Olympians, reinforcing the nation’s growing...
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