Central America
Salvadoran Government announces free mobile data for students taking the AVANZO test
The Ministry of Education informed about an agreement made between the General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET) and Telecommunication companies such as Movistar, Claro, Digicel and TIGO . The agreement, signed yesterday, will ensure that students are provided with free mobile data to take the AVANZO test.
Carla Hanania de Varela, Minister of Education, thanked the companies’ representatives for supporting students. “Thank you for your empathy. Education is everyone’s responsibility. Your commitment to education will benefit many students,” The Minister said.
According to Education authorities and the Secretariat of Innovation, the agreement seeks to guarantee that students who take the AVANZO test have free access from any device. On the weekend, the Ministry of Education also signed an agreement with TIGO, in which students, taking the test, will browse free of charge.
Approximately 70,000 students will take the AVANZO test, which is replacing the PAES test.
Central America
Bodies found in black plastic bags in a clandestine cemetery in Honduras
A clandestine cemetery was discovered this Friday in the 28 de Marzo neighborhood of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, according to local media reports. Police authorities have arrived at the scene to begin the corresponding investigations.
The discovery was made after residents in the area spotted a body wrapped in black plastic bags and notified authorities. Shortly afterward, another set of remains was found just a few meters away. Specialized teams also reported the presence of animal bones, prompting investigations to determine whether the remains belong to a single individual or multiple bodies, along with the animal remains found.
Honduran media also reported that security forces have launched an operation in nearby areas to determine if more human remains are present.
Central America
Two U.S. military planes deport dozens of Guatemalans amid Trump’s massive migration crackdown
Two U.S. military planes carrying dozens of deported Guatemalans arrived in Guatemala on Friday, following the announcement by Donald Trump’s administration of the beginning of a massive migrant deportation operation, according to official authorities.
A total of 79 Guatemalans (31 women and 48 men) were onboard the first flight, which landed at midnight, the Guatemalan Migration Institute reported. A second plane arrived Friday morning, though the exact number of passengers on that flight has not yet been confirmed. Authorities are also expecting an additional flight.
“We can confirm that, overnight, two Department of Defense planes conducted repatriation flights from the United States to Guatemala,” the Pentagon stated.
Central America
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“El Salvador offers its hopes for the swift recovery of those affected and expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased due to this tragic event,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Our country reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship shared with the Republic of Turkey, especially during this time of profound sorrow.”
The Turkish government began burying the victims on Wednesday, amid accusations of negligence.
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