El Salvador

Country El Salvador
Capital San Salvador
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Castilian

San Salvador

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El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms.

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El Salvador - Wikipedia
El Salvador - CIA World Fact Book
El Salvador - BBC
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Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador? - The GuardianSecret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador?  The Guardian

El Salvador's Bukele defends ending term limit - The HinduEl Salvador's Bukele defends ending term limit  The Hindu

El Salvador’s Applaudo to set up in Miami, providing digital services to businesses - Refresh MiamiEl Salvador’s Applaudo to set up in Miami, providing digital services to businesses  Refresh Miami

El Salvador: Prisoners of Conscience must be released immediately - Amnesty InternationalEl Salvador: Prisoners of Conscience must be released immediately  Amnesty International

El Salvador evaluates NPP sites - Nuclear Engineering InternationalEl Salvador evaluates NPP sites  Nuclear Engineering International

Russell Brand Joins El Salvador’s Bitcoin Revolution — The Culture Just Changed Forever! - CoinfomaniaRussell Brand Joins El Salvador’s Bitcoin Revolution — The Culture Just Changed Forever!  Coinfomania

El Salvador aims to close 2025 with nearly four million tourists - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyEl Salvador aims to close 2025 with nearly four million tourists  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Russell Brand Joins El Salvador’s 2025 Global Bitcoin Conference In 2025 - CoinCentralRussell Brand Joins El Salvador’s 2025 Global Bitcoin Conference In 2025  CoinCentral

US, Mexico, El Salvador, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Romania, Finland and More Emerge As Powerful New Travel Destinations For 2026 With Untouched Nature Authentic Culture And Offbeat Adventure Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Mexico, El Salvador, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Romania, Finland and More Emerge As Powerful New Travel Destinations For 2026 With Untouched Nature Authentic Culture And Offbeat Adventure Experiences  Travel And Tour World

El Salvador’s Safety Outpaces Costa Rica’s Crime in Tourism Race - The Tico TimesEl Salvador’s Safety Outpaces Costa Rica’s Crime in Tourism Race  The Tico Times

El Salvador: 2025 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility, and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executiv - International Monetary FundEl Salvador: 2025 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility, and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executiv  International Monetary Fund

IAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for El Salvador’s First Nuclear Power Plant - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for El Salvador’s First Nuclear Power Plant  International Atomic Energy Agency

El Salvador gives school children military haircuts in slide to authoritarianism - Financial TimesEl Salvador gives school children military haircuts in slide to authoritarianism  Financial Times

El Salvador’s Democracy Is Dying - Human Rights WatchEl Salvador’s Democracy Is Dying  Human Rights Watch

Is It Time for the UK To ‘Pull an El Salvador’? - The European ConservativeIs It Time for the UK To ‘Pull an El Salvador’?  The European Conservative

El Salvador: From 'Surf City' beaches to overflowing prisons, the two sides of the Bukele model - Le Monde.frEl Salvador: From 'Surf City' beaches to overflowing prisons, the two sides of the Bukele model  Le Monde.fr

El Salvador authorities misused legal reforms to criminalize rights defenders, Amnesty International says - Jurist.orgEl Salvador authorities misused legal reforms to criminalize rights defenders, Amnesty International says  Jurist.org

Atlanta journalist says he ‘won’t be the only’ one deported by Trump officials - The GuardianAtlanta journalist says he ‘won’t be the only’ one deported by Trump officials  The Guardian

El Salvador: Criminal system used as a weapon to punish human rights defenders - Amnesty InternationalEl Salvador: Criminal system used as a weapon to punish human rights defenders  Amnesty International

Opposition leaders say ‘democracy in El Salvador has died’ after scrapping of presidential term limits - The GuardianOpposition leaders say ‘democracy in El Salvador has died’ after scrapping of presidential term limits  The Guardian

US judge asks for assurance Abrego Garcia won’t be deported to Liberia - Al JazeeraUS judge asks for assurance Abrego Garcia won’t be deported to Liberia  Al Jazeera

Why the State Department handed U.S. informants over to El Salvador - NPRWhy the State Department handed U.S. informants over to El Salvador  NPR

?? El Salvador’s crackdown on gang violence has failed to make life safer for women - European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)?? El Salvador’s crackdown on gang violence has failed to make life safer for women  European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

El Salvador: Foreign Agents Law Targets Civil Society, Media - Human Rights WatchEl Salvador: Foreign Agents Law Targets Civil Society, Media  Human Rights Watch

El Salvador: Baseless Charges Against Rights Defenders - Human Rights WatchEl Salvador: Baseless Charges Against Rights Defenders  Human Rights Watch

Political Imprisonment in El Salvador and the Dismantling of Democracy - Washington Office on Latin America | WOLAPolitical Imprisonment in El Salvador and the Dismantling of Democracy  Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA

Mangroves at risk as El Salvador begins work on new airport - MongabayMangroves at risk as El Salvador begins work on new airport  Mongabay

'We lived through hell,' say Venezuelans released from mega-prison in El Salvador - BBC'We lived through hell,' say Venezuelans released from mega-prison in El Salvador  BBC

At least 40 journalists have fled El Salvador, fearing imprisonment - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJAt least 40 journalists have fled El Salvador, fearing imprisonment  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

NRC in El Salvador - nrc.noNRC in El Salvador  nrc.no

HIV and TB Overview: El Salvador - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: El Salvador  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

El Salvador to host first IRONMAN branded event in 2026; IRONMAN 70.3 comes to the Central American capital of San Salvador - IronmanEl Salvador to host first IRONMAN branded event in 2026; IRONMAN 70.3 comes to the Central American capital of San Salvador  Ironman

El Salvador scraps term limits, paving way for Bukele to seek re-election - BBCEl Salvador scraps term limits, paving way for Bukele to seek re-election  BBC

EU Should Act Against El Salvador’s Dismantling of Democracy - Human Rights WatchEU Should Act Against El Salvador’s Dismantling of Democracy  Human Rights Watch

El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela - BBCEl Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela  BBC

El Salvador must limit state of emergency, end arbitrary detention - International Service for Human RightsEl Salvador must limit state of emergency, end arbitrary detention  International Service for Human Rights

El Salvador schools enforce military-style haircut checks - dw.comEl Salvador schools enforce military-style haircut checks  dw.com

Judge seeks assurances that the government won't deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia in violation of court order - PBSJudge seeks assurances that the government won't deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia in violation of court order  PBS

Bukele’s El Salvador is also being built by dispossessing the poorest - EL PAÍS EnglishBukele’s El Salvador is also being built by dispossessing the poorest  EL PAÍS English

El Salvador to transfer Bitcoin reserves to multiple addresses - ReutersEl Salvador to transfer Bitcoin reserves to multiple addresses  Reuters

Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody - The GuardianJournalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody  The Guardian

El Salvador: Constitutional reforms without guarantees of public participation or consultation put human rights at risk - Amnesty InternationalEl Salvador: Constitutional reforms without guarantees of public participation or consultation put human rights at risk  Amnesty International

Donald Trump sends Tren de Aragua members to El Salvador, armed commandos chain them on tarmac - Times of IndiaDonald Trump sends Tren de Aragua members to El Salvador, armed commandos chain them on tarmac  Times of India

Human Rights Watch declaration on prison conditions in El Salvador for the J.G.G. v. Trump case - Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch declaration on prison conditions in El Salvador for the J.G.G. v. Trump case  Human Rights Watch

El Salvador, CECOT prison and the US’s School of the Americas - Al JazeeraEl Salvador, CECOT prison and the US’s School of the Americas  Al Jazeera

In Virginia, ICE Arrests One of El Salvador’s “Most Wanted” Fugitives and MS-13 Gang Leader Wanted for Murder - Homeland Security (.gov)In Virginia, ICE Arrests One of El Salvador’s “Most Wanted” Fugitives and MS-13 Gang Leader Wanted for Murder  Homeland Security (.gov)

El Salvador: Prominent Human Rights Defender Arrested - Human Rights WatchEl Salvador: Prominent Human Rights Defender Arrested  Human Rights Watch

MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAYS OF EL SALVADOR AND HONDURAS - United Nations PeacekeepingMINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAYS OF EL SALVADOR AND HONDURAS  United Nations Peacekeeping

El Salvador - Catholic Relief Services | CRSEl Salvador  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

In El Salvador, Bitcoin’s Retreat Left Valuable Lessons - Americas QuarterlyIn El Salvador, Bitcoin’s Retreat Left Valuable Lessons  Americas Quarterly

Top rights group leaves El Salvador after threats from its government - The GuardianTop rights group leaves El Salvador after threats from its government  The Guardian

Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador mega-jail - BBCKilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador mega-jail  BBC

El Salvador allows Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite re-election - Financial TimesEl Salvador allows Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite re-election  Financial Times

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential re-election - Al JazeeraEl Salvador approves indefinite presidential re-election  Al Jazeera

El Salvador: Police Officers Speak Out About Abuses - Human Rights WatchEl Salvador: Police Officers Speak Out About Abuses  Human Rights Watch

Sacred stones and sleeping giants—touring El Salvador's ancient landscapes - National GeographicSacred stones and sleeping giants—touring El Salvador's ancient landscapes  National Geographic

Journalism association to leave El Salvador over government pressure - AP NewsJournalism association to leave El Salvador over government pressure  AP News

FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match - ReutersFIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match  Reuters

El Salvador Alters Bitcoin Policy - Global Finance MagazineEl Salvador Alters Bitcoin Policy  Global Finance Magazine

US/El Salvador: Venezuelan Deportees Forcibly Disappeared - Human Rights WatchUS/El Salvador: Venezuelan Deportees Forcibly Disappeared  Human Rights Watch

The IMF Is Bailing Out El Salvador. It Shouldn’t Be So Lenient on Cryptocurrency. - Council on Foreign RelationsThe IMF Is Bailing Out El Salvador. It Shouldn’t Be So Lenient on Cryptocurrency.  Council on Foreign Relations

El Salvador: Government deepens authoritarian pattern in the face of social discontent - Amnesty InternationalEl Salvador: Government deepens authoritarian pattern in the face of social discontent  Amnesty International

El Salvador deepens siege on civil society - Amnesty InternationalEl Salvador deepens siege on civil society  Amnesty International

El Salvador abolishes presidential term limits, allowing Bukele to run again - Le Monde.frEl Salvador abolishes presidential term limits, allowing Bukele to run again  Le Monde.fr

World Report 2025: El Salvador - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: El Salvador  Human Rights Watch

Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s strongman leader doing Donald Trump’s legwork abroad - The ConversationNayib Bukele: El Salvador’s strongman leader doing Donald Trump’s legwork abroad  The Conversation

Live-streaming journalist deported to El Salvador after months in ICE custody - CNNLive-streaming journalist deported to El Salvador after months in ICE custody  CNN

Claudia Ortiz, leader of the opposition to Bukele: ‘El Salvador is moving toward an authoritarian regime’ - EL PAÍS EnglishClaudia Ortiz, leader of the opposition to Bukele: ‘El Salvador is moving toward an authoritarian regime’  EL PAÍS English

Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says - BBCMan mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says  BBC

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 7, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in El Salvador (.gov)Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 7, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in El Salvador (.gov)

Transcript: El Salvador’s ‘jailer for hire’ - Financial TimesTranscript: El Salvador’s ‘jailer for hire’  Financial Times

El Salvador and Panama meet in pivotal encounter - ConcacafEl Salvador and Panama meet in pivotal encounter  Concacaf

Lawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested - The GuardianLawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested  The Guardian

‘Nobody is safe’ from Bukele crackdown in El Salvador, rights group says - Financial Times‘Nobody is safe’ from Bukele crackdown in El Salvador, rights group says  Financial Times

The Trump-Appointed Diplomat Accused of Shielding El Salvador’s President From Law Enforcement - ProPublicaThe Trump-Appointed Diplomat Accused of Shielding El Salvador’s President From Law Enforcement  ProPublica

Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits? - Al JazeeraWhy is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?  Al Jazeera

El Salvador: Children to Be Moved to Adult Prisons - Human Rights WatchEl Salvador: Children to Be Moved to Adult Prisons  Human Rights Watch

US sides with El Salvador on eliminating presidential term limits, prompting democracy debate - CNNUS sides with El Salvador on eliminating presidential term limits, prompting democracy debate  CNN

El Salvador scraps presidential term limits, opening door for another Bukele term - ReutersEl Salvador scraps presidential term limits, opening door for another Bukele term  Reuters

Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal - The Washington PostRubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal  The Washington Post

El Salvador Signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyEl Salvador Signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail? - BBCCould US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?  BBC

The El Salvador mega-prison at the dark heart of Trump immigration crackdown - The GuardianThe El Salvador mega-prison at the dark heart of Trump immigration crackdown  The Guardian

My Field Day in El Salvador | News | News & Events - Keough School of Global AffairsMy Field Day in El Salvador | News | News & Events  Keough School of Global Affairs

Leader for life? El Salvador's Bukele headed that way, critics say - ReutersLeader for life? El Salvador's Bukele headed that way, critics say  Reuters

Trump’s lawlessness is emboldening El Salvador’s brutal regime | Noah Bullock and Amrit Singh - The GuardianTrump’s lawlessness is emboldening El Salvador’s brutal regime | Noah Bullock and Amrit Singh  The Guardian

El Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees - BBCEl Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees  BBC

Trump Floods The Zone, Swamping This Story - Above the LawTrump Floods The Zone, Swamping This Story  Above the Law

Kilmar Ábrego García returned from El Salvador to face criminal charges in US - The GuardianKilmar Ábrego García returned from El Salvador to face criminal charges in US  The Guardian

Maryland Sen Van Hollen meets Kilmar Ábrego García in El Salvador - BBCMaryland Sen Van Hollen meets Kilmar Ábrego García in El Salvador  BBC

Longboard Rankings: Top 8 set for World Longboard Title fight at Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships - World Surf LeagueLongboard Rankings: Top 8 set for World Longboard Title fight at Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships  World Surf League

United States Frees Venezuelans Held in El Salvador Following Prisoner Swap - American Immigration CouncilUnited States Frees Venezuelans Held in El Salvador Following Prisoner Swap  American Immigration Council

United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation - U.S. Department of State (.gov)United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted - The Guardian‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted  The Guardian

El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others - The New York TimesEl Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others  The New York Times

Exclusive: El Salvador rights group flees Bukele's deepening crackdown - ReutersExclusive: El Salvador rights group flees Bukele's deepening crackdown  Reuters

What the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law - The ConversationWhat the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law  The Conversation

Costa Rica to start building massive El Salvador-inspired prison - ReutersCosta Rica to start building massive El Salvador-inspired prison  Reuters

Abrego Garcia says he was severely beaten in Salvadoran prison - NPRAbrego Garcia says he was severely beaten in Salvadoran prison  NPR

El Salvador Faces Fastest Democratic Decline in Latin America - The Tico TimesEl Salvador Faces Fastest Democratic Decline in Latin America  The Tico Times