Pro-Bitcoin restaurant Steak ‘n Shake reveals plans to expand in El Salvador
Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador Steak ‘n Shake, the US fast food chain known for accepting Bitcoin, announced its entry into El Salvador this past Saturday. “It was an honor to be in the land of Bitcoin,” the company shared in an X post after participating in the Bitcoin Historico event held in […]
Child predator from El Salvador, previously deported twice, arrested for attacking officer with metal cup
ICE Arrests Twice-Deported Child Predator in Houston On November 4, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended Walter Leonel Perez Rodriguez, a 33-year-old Salvadoran national who has been deported twice. His criminal history includes serious offenses like child sexual assault. Rodriguez was convicted back in January 2013 for fondling and assaulting a minor […]
Royals extend Salvador Perez’s contract for two years at $25 million
Salvador Perez Extends Contract with Royals Salvador Perez will continue his career in Kansas City. The Royals catcher has signed a two-year contract extension, which replaces the club option that was set to keep him with the team through 2026, as announced by the franchise on Tuesday evening. While the team hasn’t disclosed the financial […]
El Salvador man sentenced to 30 years for assaulting 11-year-old in Virginia Beach
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Raping 11-Year-Old An illegal immigrant from El Salvador has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl in Virginia Beach. Local authorities announced the sentencing on Wednesday. Ricardo Leonel Mejia, the Salvadoran national, will serve his time in the Virginia Department of Corrections […]
Reporter detained during summer ICE demonstrations sent back to El Salvador.
Award-winning Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara has been deported to El Salvador, amid claims of “retaliation for reporting” on his part. According to Guevara, who cited the Committee for Protecting Journalists (CPJ), this deportation marks a significant event as the organization described it as a unique case of reprisal related to journalistic activities. Catherine Jacobsen, who […]
Police take 21 Salvador Dalí pieces due to suspected forgery at exhibition: ‘Completely unusual’
Art Forgery Alert in Italy Italian authorities have taken action, seizing 21 artworks believed to be forgeries at an exhibit featuring Salvador Dalí. On Tuesday, artworks were confiscated from the “Dalí, Between Art and Mythology” exhibit in Palma. This collection included various forgeries, such as drawings, tapestries, and sculptures. The concerns over the authenticity of […]
I traveled to El Salvador to find out if the nation has truly abandoned Bitcoin.
Reflections on El Salvador’s Journey with Bitcoin In late August, I visited El Salvador for the first time, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The media, both conservative and liberal, had set high expectations regarding President Nayib Bukele’s aggressive stance on crime. But, within a few hours, I began to see the truth […]
21 fake Salvador Dalí artworks were taken from an art show in Parma, Italy.
Police Seize Forged Salvador Dalí Works at Exhibition in Italy An exhibition at the reputed Arts and Culture Centre in Parma, Italy, turned chaotic on Wednesday when authorities discovered several counterfeit pieces attributed to Salvador Dalí. The event, titled “Salvador Dalí between art and mythology,” was hosted at the historic Palazzo Tasconi, a cultural hub […]
Ex-Catholic Priest Facing Child Rape Charges Returned to El Salvador by ICE Task Force
In collaboration with El Salvadoran authorities, U.S. immigration and customs enforcement officers apprehended former Catholic priest Jesus Orlando Elazo Garvez, who is wanted for child rape allegations dating back to 2022. These incidents reportedly occurred while he was serving in Cuscatlan, El Salvador. The Los Angeles ICE office partnered with the San Salvador Safe Task […]
Lawsuit exposes information about Trump’s agreement with El Salvador to detain migrants
The Trump administration has prohibited the use of funds for legal advice for hundreds of Venezuelans detained in the notorious Salvadoran Mega Prison, known as CECOT. This decision comes as part of a new agreement between the United States and El Salvador. A recent contract suggests that, while the U.S. and El Salvador listed certain […]