El Salvador
Salvadoran Man Wrongfully Deported Under Trump Administration Freed by Federal Judge
Dec 12, 2025 11:28 am CST
A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy. The Salvadoran national, who has an American wife and child in Maryland, was freed Thursday while fighting to remain in the US. The Department of Homeland Security has vowed to appeal what it calls "naked judicial activism," setting the stage for continued legal battles in a case highlighting contentious immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration.
El Salvador Pioneers AI Education With Musk's Grok Implementation Across 5,000 Public Schools
Dec 12, 2025 10:51 am CST
El Salvador becomes the world's first nation to implement Elon Musk's Grok AI across its public education system, aiming to provide personalized learning for over one million students despite ongoing controversies surrounding the technology. The initiative represents President Bukele's continuing efforts to position the country as a technology pioneer following its earlier bitcoin adoption.
US Judge Resumes Contempt Investigation Against Trump Officials Over Venezuelan Deportation Case
Nov 20, 2025 10:04 am CST
A US federal judge has revived contempt proceedings against Trump administration officials to determine if they willfully violated a court order by deporting Venezuelan men to El Salvador despite judicial intervention. Judge James Boasberg will require sworn testimony from officials involved in the March deportation flights that allegedly defied his explicit order, highlighting an ongoing legal battle over presidential authority and immigration enforcement.
US Eliminates Tariffs on Food Imports from Four Latin American Nations to Lower Consumer Prices
Nov 14, 2025 10:37 am CST
The United States has announced the removal of tariffs on select food imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador through new framework agreements. These deals aim to reduce prices on products like coffee and bananas while expanding market access for American businesses. The Trump administration expects retailers to pass savings to consumers as part of a broader initiative to address cost-of-living concerns. Similar negotiations with other Latin American countries may yield additional agreements before year-end.