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Why More Americans Are Moving to El Salvador in 2025: Safety, Investment, and Lifestyle

Why More Americans Are Moving to El Salvador in 2025: Safety, Investment, and Lifestyle

Once known for its challenges, El Salvador is rapidly emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for U.S. travelers, investors, and expatriates. With security improvements, investor-friendly policies, and unmatched natural beauty, the...

Does the Bukele model have a future? El Salvador’s police state will soon face a reckoning

Does the Bukele model have a future? El Salvador’s police state will soon face a reckoning

By Beatriz Magaloni and Alberto Diaz-Cayeros In the past five years, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has become Latin America’s most celebrated authoritarian. He has won plaudits — including from U.S. President Donald Trump — for reducing gang...

El Salvador Is Expanding Tourism Infrastructure, Minister Herrera Highlights Rising Global Tourism

El Salvador Is Expanding Tourism Infrastructure, Minister Herrera Highlights Rising Global Tourism

El Salvador’s Ministry of Public Works continues to drive the country’s transformation into a world-class tourism destination, with new infrastructure projects designed to attract both local and international visitors. Minister of Public Works,...

El Salvador Reaches $1 Billion Housing Milestone.

El Salvador Reaches $1 Billion Housing Milestone.

The government of El Salvador has announced a historic milestone in housing, with $1 billion invested in loans through the Social Housing Fund (FSV), benefiting 44,070 families who now own their homes. ¡Llegamos a los $1,000 millones invertidos en...

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Circular Economy Gains Global Recognition

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Circular Economy Gains Global Recognition

El Salvador’s pioneering role in cryptocurrency adoption continues to receive global attention, as Forbes highlighted the success of the Bitcoin Beach circular economy project in a recent feature titled “This Bitcoin Circular Economy Project From...

Trump paid El Salvador $5M to jail deportees – with conditions on abortion and DEI but not preventing torture

Trump paid El Salvador $5M to jail deportees – with conditions on abortion and DEI but not preventing torture

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Armored Vehicles Maker Eyes Factory in El Salvador.

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,...

Diaspora Investment in El Salvador Rises 34% to $5.1M

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...

El Salvador’s Construction Sector Grows 23%, Creating 167,000 Jobs

El Salvador’s Construction Sector Grows 23%, Creating 167,000 Jobs

El Salvador has reported historic progress in its construction sector, marking one of the strongest performances in recent years. During the COREN 2025 conference, Luis Rodríguez, Executive Director of COAMSS/OPAMSS, highlighted record...

El Salvador’s Pacific Coast Becomes a World-Class Surfing Hotspot Under Bukele’s Vision

El Salvador’s Pacific Coast Becomes a World-Class Surfing Hotspot Under Bukele’s Vision

El Salvador is rapidly positioning itself as a leading surf tourism destination in Latin America, driven by President Nayib Bukele’s ambitious development strategy. With 320 miles of pristine Pacific coastline, the nation is transforming into Surf...

Trump Admin's $4.7 Million Deal With El Salvador Revealed in Court Filing

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...

'Proud of being Latino': Hispanic Heritage Month activities slated amid charged climate

'Proud of being Latino': Hispanic Heritage Month activities slated amid charged climate

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...

A Permanent State of Exception in El Salvador

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...

Tether and El Salvador Focus on Gold Investments, Along with Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy

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...

El Salvador Acquires Gold Worth Nearly $50 Million

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...

Podcaster-Turned-FBI Director Reportedly Posted Bungled Tweets About Charlie Kirk Investigation While Eating at Exclusive NYC Restaurant

Podcaster-Turned-FBI Director Reportedly Posted Bungled Tweets About Charlie Kirk Investigation While Eating at Exclusive NYC Restaurant

The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency https://t.co/YXsG6YpFR5 — FBI Director Kash Patel...

El Salvador Parks Celebrate Civic Month with 2-for-1 Deals and Central American Tourist Benefits.

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...

El Salvador Hosts Mesoamerica Project 2025 Committee to Boost Regional Development and Cooperation

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...

This little-known island is 2026’s most underrated destination

This little-known island is 2026’s most underrated destination

Adventure travelers looking to escape the crowds have a new bucket-list stop for 2026. Intrepid Travel’s newly released “Not Hot List” spotlights hidden gems around the world where sustainable tourism and authentic experiences go hand in hand, and...

El Salvador Hosts First Global Summit on Human Rights with Worldwide Delegates

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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