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El Salvador Airport Launches WhatsApp Help Line
Solutions1d ago

El Salvador Airport Launches WhatsApp Help Line

Travelers heading through El Salvador's main airport can now get instant help through a new official WhatsApp line. The service gives passengers quick answers about everything from lost items to terminal navigation.

Tico Times Costa Rica2 min read
El Salvador Tourism Soars 36% With Record April Numbers
Planet WinsMay 19

El Salvador Tourism Soars 36% With Record April Numbers

El Salvador welcomed 473,000 visitors in April 2026, marking a 36% jump from last year and positioning the small Central American nation as one of the world's fastest-growing travel destinations. The country is on track to exceed its goal of 4.2 million visitors this year.

Tico Times Costa Rica3 min read
El Salvador Tourism Soars 35% in Record-Breaking Year
Planet Wins5d ago

El Salvador Tourism Soars 35% in Record-Breaking Year

A country once known for violence is now breaking tourism records, welcoming 4.1 million visitors in 2025 and racing past its 2026 goals. El Salvador's transformation shows how safety and smart strategy can reshape a nation's story.

Tico Times Costa Rica3 min read
El Salvador Mothers Turn Gang Violence Grief Into Hope
Community HeroesMar 5

El Salvador Mothers Turn Gang Violence Grief Into Hope

In El Salvador, mothers who lost children to gang violence are supporting each other through shared grief, transforming personal tragedy into collective strength. Led by women like Mari, they're proving that healing can emerge from even the darkest pain. #

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Perez Hilton Finds Faith After Near-Death Sepsis Battle
Acts of KindnessApr 5

Perez Hilton Finds Faith After Near-Death Sepsis Battle

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says a three-week hospitalization with sepsis led to a spiritual awakening that changed his life. Now he's publicly apologizing for past mistakes and sharing his journey back to faith with millions of followers.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Cuban Triple Jumper Chases Olympic Gold After 3 World Titles
SportsMay 9

Cuban Triple Jumper Chases Olympic Gold After 3 World Titles

Leyanis Pérez has won three consecutive world championships in triple jump by age 24, but the Cuban athlete still dreams of standing atop an Olympic podium. She's training hard for the 2026 season with her sights set on breaking 15 meters and finally claiming that elusive Olympic medal.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Royals Stars Gift Signed Photo After Soaking Security Guard
Acts of KindnessApr 30

Royals Stars Gift Signed Photo After Soaking Security Guard

When Bobby Witt Jr. dodged a celebratory water cooler, security guard Teresa Luevano became an accidental splash zone victim. The next day, the guilty Royals players returned with the perfect apology gift.

MLB News2 min read
100,000 Bottle Caps Transform Violent Neighborhood
Planet WinsFeb 26

100,000 Bottle Caps Transform Violent Neighborhood

A 42-foot mural made entirely of recycled plastic bottle caps now towers over a once gang-controlled neighborhood in El Salvador. The "Latin American Mona Lisa" represents a new kind of renaissance for everyday people.

Good Good Good2 min read
100K Plastic Lids Create World's Tallest Recycled Mural
Planet WinsFeb 22

100K Plastic Lids Create World's Tallest Recycled Mural

A Venezuelan artist turned over 100,000 recycled plastic lids into a 13-meter-tall Mona Lisa on a building in El Salvador, with help from the entire community. The world record mural reimagines the famous painting as a Salvadoran woman, celebrating everyday citizens as agents of change.

Euronews2 min read
2,000 Salvadorans Create 1km Salt Carpet for Holy Week
Acts of KindnessApr 5

2,000 Salvadorans Create 1km Salt Carpet for Holy Week

Two thousand volunteers in El Salvador spent Holy Week creating a stunning 1,070-meter carpet made entirely of dyed salt for a traditional religious procession. The colorful artwork, featuring religious figures and symbols of Salvadoran identity, became Central America's largest salt carpet.

Tico Times Costa Rica2 min read
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Wrongly Deported Maryland Man
Community HeroesMay 23

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Wrongly Deported Maryland Man

A federal judge ruled that criminal charges against a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador were "an abuse of prosecuting power," ending a yearlong ordeal. Kilmar Abrego Garcia can finally return home to his wife after being mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison despite having legal protected status.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Navy Vet Leads Native Clean Energy Despite Funding Cuts
SolutionsFeb 9

Navy Vet Leads Native Clean Energy Despite Funding Cuts

Elizabeth Perez, a U.S. Navy veteran and founder of clean energy developer GC Green, is pushing forward with renewable energy projects in tribal communities even as federal funding faces uncertainty. Her work represents a growing movement toward energy sovereignty in Indian Country.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Startup Tackles 5-Year Wait for Endometriosis Diagnosis
Health & WellnessJan 26

Startup Tackles 5-Year Wait for Endometriosis Diagnosis

After spending five years bouncing between doctors before getting diagnosed with endometriosis, María Teresa Pérez Zaballos founded a biotech startup to help millions of women get answers faster. Her company, Endogene.Bio, is developing diagnostic tools that could transform how this painful condition is detected.

STAT News3 min read
Florida House Blocks Weakening of Childhood Vaccine Rules
Health & WellnessApr 30

Florida House Blocks Weakening of Childhood Vaccine Rules

Florida's Republican-led House just rejected a plan to weaken school vaccination requirements, protecting decades-old health protections for kids. House Speaker Daniel Perez, a father of three, said he's uncomfortable with children attending school without protection from measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox.

Ars Technica2 min read
Immigrant Student Wins $5,000 Marketing Scholarship
Acts of KindnessJun 2

Immigrant Student Wins $5,000 Marketing Scholarship

Daniela Penate, who came to the U.S. from El Salvador as a young girl, just earned a $5,000 scholarship to study communications at Salisbury University. The Old Mill High School senior impressed judges with her creativity, leadership, and passion for telling untold stories.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Hungarian Gallery Celebrates Beauty in Everyday Design
InnovationJan 27

Hungarian Gallery Celebrates Beauty in Everyday Design

A new exhibition in Pécs, Hungary proves that everyday objects can be works of art. World-renowned designers like Salvador Dali and Frank Gehry show how beauty transforms the ordinary.

Euronews2 min read
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SolutionsMay 19

Brazil Helps Central American Farmers Cut Climate Losses

Farmers in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras now have a powerful tool to outsmart unpredictable weather and save their crops. A three-year partnership between Brazil and the UN just changed how 130,000 families plan their planting seasons.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
Paraguay Sees 46% Tourism Surge as Travelers Go Off-Grid
Global News5d ago

Paraguay Sees 46% Tourism Surge as Travelers Go Off-Grid

Travelers are ditching crowded hotspots for hidden gems like Paraguay, El Salvador, and Uzbekistan in 2026. Despite global tensions, adventurous tourists are discovering lesser-known destinations that offer better value and authentic experiences.

Euronews3 min read
Judge Rules Wrongfully Deported Man Cannot Be Re-Detained
Community HeroesFeb 18

Judge Rules Wrongfully Deported Man Cannot Be Re-Detained

A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported to El Salvador last year, cannot be detained again by immigration authorities. The decision marks a major victory for due process after his case exposed serious problems in deportation procedures.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Guide Dog Jerry Detects Blood Clot, Saves Owner's Life
Community HeroesMar 31

Guide Dog Jerry Detects Blood Clot, Saves Owner's Life

A black lab trained as a seeing-eye dog alerted his owner to a dangerous blood clot by repeatedly pressing his head on the exact spot of the injury. The intuitive behavior prompted a hospital visit that likely saved Luis Perez's life.

Good News Network2 min read

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