El Salvador's front pages in English. We translate La Página every day and keep their framing, with each paper labelled by lean and ownership so you can read them the way a local would.
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La Página was founded in 2009 by journalist Ciro Granados.
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Media landscape
The media environment in El Salvador is characterized by significant challenges, including growing government hostility, surveillance, and restrictions on press freedoms, particularly under the current administration and a state of exception.
Given the challenging press freedom environment, it is advisable to consult a variety of sources, including international news organizations, to gain a balanced perspective on events in El Salvador.
About El Salvador
El Salvador, Central America's smallest nation, is renowned for its stunning Pacific coastline, vibrant culture, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. However, its news environment is significantly shaped by a hybrid regime, facing growing government hostility and surveillance under President Bukele, with media freedoms further restricted by a state of exception.
Visiting El Salvador
TINI draws closer to El Salvador as FUTTTURA World Tour continues across Latin America
The countdown is continuing in El Salvador, where anticipation is building as Argentine star TINI brings her FUTTTURA World Tour closer to the country. After restarting the tour in Guadalajara, TINI i…
Police Arrest Suspected Methamphetamine Distributor in Colón
El Salvador’s National Civil Police arrested Elmer Eliseo Perdomo Bonilla, 24, in Colón, La Libertad Oeste, on suspicion of illicit drug trafficking. Police said they seized portions of methamphetamin…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with El Salvador on Combined Second and Third Reviews
El Salvador’s economy continues to outperform expectations, according to the IMF mission chief for the country, who announced a staff-level agreement covering the program’s second and third reviews un…
President Nayib Bukele reacts after IMF publication
El Salvador has reached a technical-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on two reviews of its economic program, and President Nayib Bukele was quick to highlight the announcement. The…
Government advances construction of San Salvador’s Aerocable
Construction of El Salvador’s Aerocable moved forward Thursday with the installation of its seventh tower. The project includes 23 towers and four stations in Zacamil in Mejicanos, the University of E…
El Salvador grants seed funding to 178 women entrepreneurs graduating from Mujer Emprende
El Salvador has awarded more than $331,000 in nonrefundable seed capital to 178 women entrepreneurs who completed the Mujer Emprende program. The initiative, implemented by the National Commission for…
Authorities Inspect Grain Importers and Storage Firms at Acajutla Port
Consumer Protection Ombudsman Ricardo Salazar led an inspection of companies importing and storing staple grains at the Port of Acajutla in Sonsonate Oeste, El Salvador. Officials checked inventories,…
White-faced spider monkey rescued in San José Villanueva
A white-faced spider monkey turned up in the Miramar housing development in San José Villanueva, La Libertad, prompting residents to alert authorities. Members of the Municipal Agents Corps, known as …
Police arrest 16-year-old with drugs allegedly prepared for sale
El Salvador’s National Civil Police said it arrested 16-year-old Jeffry Alexander Rodríguez Rodríguez during an operation in the Las Cañas area of Ilopango, in San Salvador Este. The operation was car…
Salvadoran Coffee Targets New Business Opportunities in Paraguay
A Paraguayan importer’s interest in adding Salvadoran coffee to its portfolio has opened a new avenue for the country’s producers in a market served by hotel and restaurant chains. El Salvador’s concu…
El Salvador to host international women’s softball championship
El Salvador will host the sixth Pan American Under-18 Women’s Softball Championship, bringing 18 delegations to the country for an international competition organized by the World Baseball Softball Co…
September Records Two Consecutive Days Without Homicides Nationwide
El Salvador ended September 2 without a homicide anywhere in the country, according to the National Civil Police. The police confirmed the figure in a post on their official X account. It marked the s…
El Salvador’s Foreign Ministry expands efforts to protect and reintegrate migrants
El Salvador’s Foreign Ministry is seeking to make reintegration more than a physical return, placing livelihoods and future opportunities at the center of its migration policy. The ministry highlighte…
LOTRA Draw No. 464 Celebrates El Salvador’s Laguna de Alegría
LOTRA placed Laguna de Alegría at the center of its 464th draw, celebrating the volcanic lake known as the “Emerald of America.” Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral gave it that name after being struck by t…
El Salvador joins efforts to expand study opportunities for young people
El Salvador is seeking to coordinate more support for young people through scholarships and academic training. Vice Minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility Patricia Godínez held a virtual meeting with…
Santa Ana Centro presents security advances to Israel’s ambassador
Santa Ana Centro Mayor Gustavo Acevedo received Alon Lavi, Israel’s ambassador to Guatemala and El Salvador, and used the visit to showcase the municipality’s progress in security and technology. The …
COSAVI members can withdraw savings of up to $140,000 under new repayment tier
COSAVI de R.L. members whose deposits total $140,000 or less can now access a new round of savings repayments, Financial Superintendent Evelyn Gracias announced. The payments are available only at COS…
