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US Extends Temporary Protected Status and Work Permits for Eligible Salvadorans Through September 2026

US Citizenship and Immigration Services extended Temporary Protected Status and related employment authorization for eligible Salvadoran nationals through September 2026, providing continued legal and work protections for thousands living in the United States.
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China-Backed National Stadium Project Advances in San Salvador

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El Salvador Court Sentences 49 MS-13 Members to Prison Terms of Up to 60 Years

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