Vicious gangs like MS-13 have been a problem for El Salvador for years. Now, former El Salvador President Mauricio has been sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday.
Authorities in Latin America have confiscated cocaine and other illegal drugs worth $5.7 billion in an operation spanning 15 countries, according to Interpol.
The second batch of 2,000 inmates was sent to El Salvador new prison built for the suspected gang members targeted by President Nayib Bukele's war on crime.
A new Miss Universe has been crowned as Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel takes up the mantle of Miss Universe. Now, the pageant will be heading back to Latin America as the Miss Universe 2023 pageant is taking place in El Salvador.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's heavy-handed crackdown on violent street gangs like the notorious MS-13 has lifted some rights among its citizens, which led to over a thousand documented human rights abuses.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on violent gangs intensified as the government sent approximately 10,000 soldiers and police to besiege another town rife with gang activity.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on violent street gangs like MS-13 has taken a new turn, as he is now aiming at the graves of fallen gang members.
Former Hurricane Julia may not be a hurricane anymore and has already dissipated, but it has still managed to do some damage in Central America. It had recently pounded Colombia and Nicaragua but has now caused some problems in Guatemala and El Salvador with torrential rains.
After Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico and Hurricane Ian destroyed homes in Cuba, Florida, and North Carolina, Hurricane Julia hit the Americas and, this time, in Nicaragua and parts of Colombia.
