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El Salvador: Country in Central America
El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America. It is bordered on the northeast by Honduras, on the northwest by Guatemala, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. El Salvador's capital and largest city is San Salvador. The country's population in 2023 was estimated to be 6.5 million.

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El Salvador's Nayib Bukele heads for reelection as president [Video]

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele heads for reelection as president

For many the election hinged on the tradeoff of curtailed civil liberties for security in a country once terrorized by gangs.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:35Published
El Salvador: Nayib Bukele claims 'record' reelection victory [Video]

El Salvador: Nayib Bukele claims 'record' reelection victory

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:55Published
El Salvador Election: President Nayib Bukele re-elected as President in landslide win |Oneindia News [Video]

El Salvador Election: President Nayib Bukele re-elected as President in landslide win |Oneindia News

In a resounding victory on Sunday, President Nayib Bukele secured a decisive win in El Salvador's elections. Despite concerns about potential democratic erosion, voters overwhelmingly supported him,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:09Published

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At least twelve killed in El Salvador stadium crush

at least twelve killed in el salvador stadium crush
The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador.
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At least nine dead after football fans 'smothered' in stampede at stadium

at least nine dead after football fans 'smothered' in stampede at stadium
At least nine people have been killed and dozens more are injured after being "smothered" during a stampede at a football stadium in El Salvador.
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First inmates transferred to El Salvador 'mega prison' in crackdown on gangs

first inmates transferred to el salvador 'mega prison' in crackdown on gangs
Thousands of inmates have started to be transferred to one of the world's largest prisons in El Salvador.
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'Impossible to escape': El Salvador opens 40,000-inmate prison in 'war against gangs'

'impossible to escape': el salvador opens 40,000-inmate prison in 'war against gangs'
El Salvador has opened one of the world's largest prisons, which will hold 40,000 inmates as arrests soar in a government crackdown on violent crime.
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10,000 police and soldiers to seal off entire El Salvador town in search for gang members

10,000 police and soldiers to seal off entire el salvador town in search for gang members
10,000 police officers and soldiers have been sent by El Salvador's government to seal off a town on the outskirts of the nation's capital to search for gang members.
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State of emergency declared as El Salvador sees 76 gang-related killings in just two days

state of emergency declared as el salvador sees 76 gang-related killings in just two days
A state of emergency has been declared in El Salvador after 76 gang-related killings in just two days.
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El Salvador aims to build 'Bitcoin City' at base of a volcano

el salvador aims to build 'bitcoin city' at base of a volcano
El Salvador's president said he aims to build a "Bitcoin City" at the base of a volcano in the country, where geothermal energy could be used to power the computers.
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El Salvador: Meet fan who googled players to improve side - and was rewarded with full-time job

A fan who trawled the internet for players to help improve El Salvador's national side is making his mark as their first full-time scout.
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El Salvador's national Bitcoin system crashes as cryptocurrency becomes legal tender

El Salvador's move to become the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender was marred on launch day when the government's digital wallet system crashed.
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Protests and confusion as El Salvador set to make Bitcoin legal tender

protests and confusion as el salvador set to make bitcoin legal tender
El Salvador is set to become the first country in the world to make the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender, with a recently passed law to take effect from tomorrow.
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El Salvador votes to become first country to use Bitcoin as legal tender

el salvador votes to become first country to use bitcoin as legal tender
Bitcoin will be used as legal tender in El Salvador after President Nayib Bukele's proposals to embrace cryptocurrency were approved by congress.
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Remains of at least 24 people discovered in secret burial site at home of former police officer

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The remains of at least 24 people have been recovered at the house of a former police officer in El Salvador.
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