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National Police Detain Suspect Following Viral Weapon Threat in Sensuntepeque

Salvadoran security forces arrested an individual who threatened a family with a machete after footage circulated on social media, reflecting the government's rapid law enforcement response.
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Legislative Assembly Dissolves Technical Unit of the Justice Sector to Streamline Security Operations

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Salvadoran Security Model Influences Brazilian Presidential Campaign

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First Gas-Insulated Electrical Substation Inaugurated in Surf City to Support Coastal Tourism

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El Salvador Launches $7.2 Million Cacao Initiative to Boost Agricultural Exports

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Panama Economy Projected to Grow Near 4% Despite Mining Volatility and Fiscal Challenges

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European financial authorities have authorized substantial funding to upgrade transmission infrastructure in Honduras, a move intended to strengthen the resilience of the interc...

El Salvador Accelerates Civilian Nuclear Energy Program Through IAEA Partnership

Government officials have confirmed advanced cooperation with international nuclear regulators to develop a long-term atomic energy framework aimed at securing sustainable power...
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