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Report: Nayib Bukele's Gang Crackdown Fueled by Human Rights Abuses, Corruption in Salvadoran Prisons

A recent report from a Salvadoran human rights group reveals that Bukele's crackdown on gangs has reshaped the country's prison system, with officials now exploiting detainees' families for profit through extortion.

Latin Times

The Anti-Lockdown Imposters of the New Right

Today’s MAGA intellectuals rail against COVID restrictions, but in 2020 many cheered them on—or demanded even harsher crackdowns.

Reason

The US has deployed warships near Venezuela in a cartel crackdown – but direct military action is unlikely

The US is ramping up its fight against Latin America’s drug cartels. Washington has deployed several naval warships into southern Caribbean waters, alongside over 2,000 marines. A guided missile cruiser, the USS Erie, and a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, the USS Newport News, are also reportedly due to arrive in…

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Bitcoin Gets Its First State-Backed Conference In El Salvador's Capital — Max Keiser, Jack Mallers Among Speakers

El Salvador’s National Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Office teased on Monday a two-day state-backed cryptocurrency conference, BITCOIN HISTÓRICO, set to take place in November in the country’s capital, San Salvador.

Benzinga

Female Journalists In El Salvador Detail Heightened Abuse Under The Bukele Administration

As Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's government drives dozens of journalists into exile, women journalists say they are increasingly facing gender-based harassment, trolling, and digital violence.

Latin Times

Families Lose Hope For Salvadorans Held In Gang Crackdown

Ana Mercedes Garcia has barely slept since her son was taken away three years ago, one of tens of thousands of men to have disappeared inside El Salvador's grim prisons since 2022.

International Business Times

Nayib Bukele's 'Funniest Things' Remark Leaves Crypto Community Buzzing, El Salvador On Its Way To Reaching $1 Billion Bitcoin Reserves?

El Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele hinted at boosting the country’s Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings to $1 billion on Wednesday, causing a spike in odds on prediction markets.

Benzinga

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Why this World Press Photo 2025 photo story hit me harder than ever

As a Salvadoran and photographer, Carlos Barrera's prize-winning work really struck a nerve with me

Digital Camera World

El Salvador's Push to Take Anti-Gang Offensive Beyond Borders Raises Questions Over Due Process

With more than 800 Intepol red notices currently in circulation, El Salvador has four times as many active alerts as Argentina, the second-highest country in the region

Latin Times

El Salvador is enforcing strict student dress codes to bring discipline back to schools

Principals in El Salvador have started greeting students at school gates to inspect haircuts and uniforms

The Independent UK

Nayib Bukele-Led El Salvador Is Now Seeing Hundreds Of Students Graduate With Bitcoin Diplomas

Dozens of students completed the so-called Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Diploma course in El Salvador, reflecting the country's broader push to ensure its citizens gain a sound understanding of the leading cryptocurrency.

Benzinga

High-Ranking Democrat Gives Trump Admin Hard Deadline To Answer About An Alleged Pact Between Trump And Bukele To Release MS-13 Leaders

Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat in the House Oversight Committee, demanded answers from the Trump administration over reports about a secret pact between President Donald Trump and Salvadoran counterpart Nayib Bukele regarding a secret pact to release MS-13 leaders in the U.S.

Latin Times

Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought in WW2

Exclusive: Jack Anderton says UK may ‘regain’ former colonies in future and suggests end to support for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

El Salvador Extends Detention Of Suspected Gang Members

Tens of thousands of suspected gang members arrested under an internationally criticized crackdown in El Salvador will be detained without trial until at least 2027, after lawmakers approved an extension Friday.

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The Independent UK

El Salvador extends pretrial detention for 80,000 gang suspects 2 more years

El Salvador’s Congress has voted to extend the detention of over 80,000 people arrested under the state of emergency for two more years

Reason

D.C. Showdown

Plus: Showdown between mayor and attorney general, Zohran booed off Staten Island, and more...

International Business Times

El Salvador Plans 600 Mass Trials For Suspected Gang Members

El Salvador plans to hold around 600 mass trials for the tens of thousands suspected gang members who have been detained without charges in the country since 2022, the Central American country's attorney general said Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Five key points on how a long-respected US human rights report became a ‘cudgel’ under Trump

The state departments ‘human rights’ report under Trump differs hugely from those of previous administrations

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Bukele Critics Face Long Exile From El Salvador Homeland

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has tightened his grip on power and made life ever-more difficult for critics -- now a growing number face the prospect of a long and painful exile.

Al Jazeera

Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report

Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.

International Business Times

US Denounces Europe On Speech In Pared-down Rights Report

The United States on Tuesday alleged that human rights were worsening in Western Europe due to internet regulations, in a pared-down annual global report that spared partners of President Donald Trump such as El Salvador.

Benzinga

What Happens When A Country Builds Real Banks Around Bitcoin? El Salvador Is About To Show Us

El Salvador is signaling its next move in integrating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into its financial system, with plans underway to introduce banks centered entirely around the cryptocurrency.

Latin Times

State Department Nods To Indefinite Reelection In Bukele's El Salvador: 'It Is Up To Them'

The U.S. State Department appeared to nod to indefinite reelection in El Salvador, saying "the decision to make constitutional changes is theirs"

The Guardian - US

‘We have to clear our names’: Venezuelan makeup artist who survived Ice detention tries to rebuild his life

Andry José Hernández Romero was one of 251 men flown from Texas to the Cecot prison in El Salvador. Now he’s seeking justice

Latin Times

Party Of Salvadoran President Bukele Amends Constitution To Allow Indefinite Presidential Reelection

The party of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele approved changes to the Constitution to allow indefinite presidential reelection

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