Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Authorities Report 361 Immigrants Detained in Federal Raids in Carpinteria, Camarillo
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now states that agents detained 361 reportedly undocumented immigrants during raids at Glass House Farms cannabis facilities in Carpinteria and Camarillo last week. Ten workers were detained at the...

Salvadoran President releases prison footage of Abrego Garcia to disprove abuse allegations
BALTIMORE — The President of El Salvador issued a blistering response to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's recent allegations of abuse while imprisoned in his native country. "Apparently, anything a criminal claims is accepted as truth by the mainstream...
Salvadoran man wrongly deported from US was beaten in prison: lawyers
A Salvadoran man was beaten and suffered psychological torture after being wrongly deported from the United States to a notorious prison in El Salvador, his lawyers said in a court filing. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, 30, was summarily deported...

Presence of detention officers at Glendale hospital sparks outrage following woman's ICE arrest
GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- A group of community leaders are calling out Glendale Memorial Hospital for allowing detention officers on the property, claiming the heavy presence is creating a hostile environment for staff and patients. The group...

El Salvadoran national enters guilty pleas in Jefferson County woman's death
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – An El Salvadoran national accused in the death of a Jefferson County woman whose body was found under a burning couch near Martinsburg last year entered guilty pleas in Jefferson County Circuit Court Monday. David Antonio...

Josh Hawley caved on Medicaid in a climate of political violence
I googled: “Josh Hawley SNAP,” a few weeks ago when I was looking for our Senator’s position on cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka SNAP, or food stamps). The AI told me that “Josh Hawley SNAP” refers to a snap of Hawley on...

El Salvador Strengthens International Investment Ties with Portugal and Canada.
El Salvador continues to solidify its position as a reliable investment destination, strengthening its international partnerships with strategic allies in Europe and North America, according to the Secretary of Commerce and Investment...

El Salvador Builds National Ecological Condition Index.
El Salvador is advancing its efforts to evaluate the ecological status of forests and coffee agroecosystems, through the development of specialized monitoring tools and inter-institutional cooperation. The initiative, led by the Ministry of...
El Salvador judge orders prominent critic of President Bukele to remain in jail before trial
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A judge in El Salvador ordered Tuesday that a lawyer and well-known critic of President Nayib Bukele remain in jail as his prosecution on charges of money laundering proceeds in a blow to critics pushing back...

Security and Stability Attract Portuguese Companies to El Salvador for Investment Opportunities.
El Salvador’s transformation in public safety and legal stability under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele has positioned the country as a new destination for international investment. This week, a delegation of six companies from Portugal...

Inter-American court affirms legal right to a healthy climate
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) published its opinion on Thursday that all countries in the Americas have legal obligations under human rights law to confront the climate crisis. The court’s Advisory Opinion OC-32/25, issued on...

Venezuelan who had rare, major surgery was deported to El Salvador prison, and his family has no idea how he is
Even before her son was summarily locked up in a Salvadoran prison and cut off from contact with the outside world, Mariela Villamizar was worried about his health. Wladimir Vera Villamizar, a 33-year-old welder from western Venezuela, had...

Your Monday MAGA Epstein Meltdown Update!
Trump, as happy as he ever gets, ogling girls with Jeffrey Epstein in 1992. Tense times for Trump-bribe-accepter-cum-Attorney General, Pam Bondi! Over the weekend, QAnon, Laura Loomer and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino turned on her, because they...

Family fears for gay Venezuelan man deported to notorious El Salvador prison
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Family fears for gay Venezuelan man deported to notorious El Salvador prison 06:39 UP NEXT New ICE data reveals who federal agents are detaining in...

Attorneys say Trump DOJ conspiring to deport Abrego Garcia to country that isn't El Salvador
15:23 ET, 26 Jun 2025Updated 16:12 ET, 26 Jun 2025 Federal prosecutors informed a Maryland judge on Thursday that the government plans to initiate removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia to deport him to a country that isn't his native El...

Prosecutors say government plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a place other than El Salvador
Federal prosecutors told a judge on Thursday the government plans to initiate removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia and to deport him to a country that is not El Salvador upon his release from a Tennessee jail. But prosecutors also said...
El Salvador rides waves to a better future with Surf City initiative
Through Surf City, El Salvador has demonstrated how a sport can serve as the engine of economic growth and social transformation. Today, the country has not only secured its place on the global surfing map, but is also riding the waves to a better...

El Salvador extradites members of Jewish cult Lev Tahor accused of child sex abuse
El Salvador has extradited to Guatemala and Israel two members of the extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor, who were under investigation for alleged child sex abuse, authorities announced Thursday. The cult has been the subject of a months-long probe...

El Salvador Begins Legislative Process for New Robotics Technology Law.
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has officially begun reviewing a new bill to establish the Robotics Technology Law, marking a significant step in the country’s push to become a regional leader in technological innovation and artificial...

Marriott International Signs Multi-Unit Agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to Debut City Express by Marriott in El Salvador
With the expected opening of four properties, this agreement accelerates the expansion of the City Express by Marriott brand into strategic markets across the region. Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed multi-unit agreement with...