Crime
El Salvador threatens to prosecute media for sharing gang messages
Radio, television, written or digital media outlets can face 10 to 15 years in prison for reproducing or transmitting statements from criminal groups
Politics
El Salvador's president to host 44 countries to talk bitcoin
Representatives from 44 countries will meet on Monday in the Central American country to primarily discuss Bitcoin
Politics
El Salvador tried to influence U.S. election outcomes, says State Department
Representative Norma Torres, who recently was reelected in California, accused Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele of organizing “online attacks” against her
Human Rights
Human rights organizations denounce El Salvador's anti-gang crackdown as human rights violations
The measures have resulted in widespread violations of due process in the country, leading to “systematic” human rights abuses, according to human rights organizations
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El Salvador funeral home offering Barbie-themed coffins inspired by the hit movie
Alpha and Omega Funeral Home, located in the city of Ahuachapan is offering pink coffins with Barbie linings for those who want to continue being fans of the doll in the afterlife.
Culture
Bukele touts political success as Nicaragua is crowned Miss Universe in El Salvador
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the competition Saturday night in the Central American country, the first from her nation to wear the crown
Business
Bukele reacts to Moody's warnings over El Salvador's bitcoin buying spree
The country's bitcoin buying spree increases its default risk
Human Rights
El Salvador has arrested 2% of its adult population during its gang crackdown
The crackdown on gangs has led to overcrowded prisons, using the country’s military to patrol the streets and the arrest of many innocent individuals
Crime
Captured: MS-13 member on El Salvador's top 100 most-wanted list arrested in Alabama
He is wanted for aggravated kidnapping, attempted homicide, aggravated extortion, terrorist organization, deprivation of liberty, and aggravated homicide
Crime
El Salvador police allegedly lie to meet daily gang arrest quotas
According to several sources, there are many times when authorities do not have proof that those arrested belong to a gang