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El American informs about the most relevant news from Central America related to politics, economy, culture, and society.
Central American Deportations Rose 583% in 2022’s First Quarter
In the January-February period, deportations to El Salvador increased by 276%, while those to Guatemala rose by 173.3% and those to Honduras by 107.9%.
How Venezuela Supplies Central America, Caribbean with Cocaine
Insight Crime report reveals which Venezuelan territories have been taken over by guerrilla groups dedicated to cultivating and harvesting coca
Honduras May Declare Bitcoin as Legal Tender
President Xiomara Castro seeks to bring Honduras "towards the First World countries" and abandon its dependence on the U.S. dollar
Bitcoin in Mexico: Senator will Propose Legislation to Adopt Legal Tender for Cryptocurrencies
Despite the enthusiasm, the decision to legalize Bitcoin in Mexico could meet some resistance from the authorities
El Salvador President Attacks Biden’s ‘Credibility’ on Russo-Ukrainian Crisis
The Biden administration claimed Sunday that Russia has put its playbook in place to invade Ukraine
El Salvador’s Bukele Slams U.S. Senators Over Crypto Law: ‘Don’t Try to Control Something You Can’t Control’
El Salvador became, in September 2021, the first country in the world to adopt the crypto assets as legal tender, alongside the U.S. dollar
How a Journalist Saved the Presidential Candidacy of a Man Drowned in a Sex Scandal
After a 40-year career, Pilar Cisneros Gallo's influence was able to overlook the barriers of the #MeToo era to successfully propose the controversial candidacy of former minister Rodrigo Chaves
Álex Ubago and Andy y Lucas Against Wokeness?
We must break the silence and stop allowing art to become a racket of intimidation and brainwashing.
Costa Rican Hospital Tries to Force COVID Vaccine on Child, Causing Protest and Numerous Arrests
The timing of this controversy in Costa Rica coincides with the decision of the Swedish and Norwegian health authorities not to recommend COVID vaccines for children aged 5-12 years
Feinzaig vs. Figueres: Costa Rica’s Best Presidential Debate
Costa Rican cable television channel "TD Más" scored a triumph with the first debate that allowed the direct confrontation of two opposing ideologies