How Ecuador went from being Latin America’s model of stability to a nation in crisis
For many years, Ecuador had one of the lowest homicide rates in Latin America – an indicator of low gang activity. As a result, it hadn’t developed a robust police and military response to gangs.
Journey of faith, sustainability: Encountering Jewish convert communities in El Salvador - opinion
Individuals from Christian backgrounds, descendants of those forcefully converted during Inquisition times, drawn to Judaism, ...
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'No way out': Grim conditions in El Salvador's mega-prison for gangs
The largest prison in Latin America and emblem of the war against gangs in El Salvador celebrates two years since it was ...
El Salvador rushes Bitcoin reform ahead of $1.4 billion IMF loan deal, BTC recovers from China AI shock
Bitcoin island, El Salvador, reformed its policies for a $1.4 billion loan deal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a Reuters report. The nation’s Congress approved a bill to ...
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The US Foreign Aid Pause Has Already Done “Irreparable Harm”
Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders that signaled his intent to remake ...
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'No way out' from El Salvador mega-prison, Latin America's biggest
As part of President Nayib Bukele's ongoing crusade against gangs in El Salvador, the government opened the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in Tecoluca, which will soon mark its second ...
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European Central Bank Chooses Gold Over Bitcoin for Strategic Reserves
ECB's Lagarde rejects Bitcoin as reserve asset amid US states' adoption push, emphasizing traditional security and liquidity requirements.
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Festival a showcase for cultures
This year’s Westman Multicultural Festival will see nearly double the number of pavilions usually on display, including new entrants from three countries, and the return of a crowd favourite after a ...
IFE CONFERENCE 2025: "Transforming Education Through Innovation and Technology"
Under the themeDriving the Future of Education with Innovation and Technology,IFE Conference 2025 at Tecnológico de Monterrey kicks off, highlighting the role of emerging technologies in reshaping ...
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El Salvador Approves Bitcoin Policy Reforms Amid IMF Loan Agreement
El Salvador approves Bitcoin policy reforms to align with a $1.4B IMF loan, influencing global crypto adoption and shaping economic strategies.
Trump administration fires justice department officials who investigated him
About a dozen US justice department employees who worked on investigations into Donald Trump have been fired by his administration, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News "Acting Attorney General ...
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El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Law to Comply with IMF Requirements
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador has confirmed its intention to intensify its acquisitions in 2025. “Our national strategy has proven successful and now serves as a model,” said a spokesperson for ...