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El Salvador Gets $50 Million to Reduce Risk to Slums from Natural Disasters

November 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a loan for US$50 million to El Salvador for a project to reduce the vulnerability of residents in slums continue reading »

At least 4 inmates murdered inside Salvadoran prison

November 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Salvadoran prison authorities confirmed Sunday that at least four inmates in the Quezaltepeque prison in San Salvador, were murdered on the weekend in a fight among the prisoners. continue reading »

Surf for Life Members Surf and Build a School in El Salvador

November 19, 2011 | by Voice of America

It's not uncommon for surfers to travel the world chasing the best waves. But what is out of the ordinary is how members of Surf for Life pass the time when they're not out on the water. Instead of kicking back and relaxing, they spend their downtime helping build infrastructure for coastal communities. continue reading »

Humanitarian Emergency Due to Floods Only Beginning in Central America UN Warns

November 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The humanitarian emergency caused by last month's devastating floods in Central America is only just beginning, a top United Nations relief official said today continue reading »

State Department Officials Travel to El Salvador to Discuss Economic Development

November 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Julissa Reynoso will travel to San Salvador, El Salvador, today through tomorrow. continue reading »

Global Study:  El Salvador World’s Most Dangerous Country

October 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff

Using sources from the criminal justice, health, and conflict studies sectors, the Global Burden of Armed Violence’s 2011 database—which covers data on lethal violence perpetrated worldwide from 2004 to 2009—reveals that: continue reading »

International Aid Coming to Flood-Ravaged El Salvador

October 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff

United Nations aid agencies are ramping up their efforts to provide shelter, food and health care to El Salvador, which is facing one of the greatest disasters in its history as heavy rains continue to cause severe flooding across Central America. continue reading »

El Salvador Asks U.S. to Extend “Temporary Protected Status” of Migrants Due to Natural Disasters

October 24, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

UN Approves Funds for Flood Ravaged El Salvador

October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff

The United Nations reported it has approved an emergency cash grant for El Salvador and sent additional staff to the country as it beefs up efforts to help the Government respond to severe floods that have affected five other countries after heavy rainfall in Central America. continue reading »

“Volun-tourism” Gives Surfers the Opportunity to Do Good Along Central America’s Coasts

October 5, 2011 | by Surf for Life

For those looking for a new kind of vacation, one in which you put your time to good use while still having fun, Surf for Life may be for you. Surf For Life is a non-profit organization designed to connect surf continue reading »

El Salvadoran Pleads Guilty to Killing Denny’s Cook During Robbery

September 30, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen

El Salvador to Upgrade Its Road Network in Northern & Eastern Regions

September 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff