In the year since El Salvador declared a state of emergency, the government has delivered a stunning blow to the gangs that were once the ultimate authority in much of the country.
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A Massive Trump Painting Is Mysteriously Missing
A portrait of former President Donald J. Trump by a Salvadoran painter is one of several gifts to the presidential family that is now unaccounted for.
Kamala Harris Announces Funding to Address Migration Crisis
The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America.
How El Salvador’s State of Emergency Has Impacted the Crime Rate
The president declared a state of emergency eight months ago to take on gang violence, and arrests soared. Close to 100,000 people are behind bars as of November, more than triple the prison system’s capacity.
The U.S. Vowed to Defend Central American Democracy. Autocrats Had Other Plans.
The Biden administration’s plan to stem migration by building the rule of law in Central America has thus far failed to stop authoritarians or persuade people to stay.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bet Isn’t Paying Off
It brought El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, the adulation of the tech community, but reduced scarce funds and moved the nation closer to default.
Biden to Host Latin American Leaders at Summit in Los Angeles
The president is already the subject of a boycott by some of the region’s most important heads of state, and his agenda is being met with deep skepticism.
Biden to Host Latin American Leaders at Summit in Los Angeles
The president is already the subject of a boycott by some of the region’s most important heads of state, and his agenda is being met with deep skepticism.
Families Reel Outside El Salvador Prisons After Gang Violence Crackdowns
Dozens of women wait outside a detention facility for news of their loved ones after a crackdown on gang violence resulted in the imprisonment of more than 25,000 people.
In El Salvador, the President Cracks Down on Civil Liberties
Much of the country’s population is willing to tolerate an autocratic leader, if it means that someone will finally solve their most pressing problem: gang violence.