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Salvadorans honoring Saint Óscar Romero: During these difficult times, he is like a ray of hope

Aug. 01, 2024 15:36 PM EDT

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — It’s as if Joyce Valencia could still hear Saint Oscar Romero’s voice. “I met him when I was a little girl,” the 61-year-old Salvadoran said. “We used to gather around our radio with our grandma to listen to him. And, even now, listening...

El Salvador's president threatens to use gang-crackdown style tactics against price gougers

Jul. 07, 2024 18:57 PM EDT

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, famous for his heavy-handed crackdown on street gangs, threatened to use similar tactics against price gougers. Since 2022, Bukele has rounded up tens of thousands of suspected street gang members — often on...