Central America
Salvadoran beaches become regional references for surfing
The 2020 Surf City El Salvador ALAS 4 Stars Tour was carried out under strict biosafety protocols. Which strengthened El Salvador’s position as a tourist destination and regional reference for surfing.
According to Morena Valdez, Minister of Tourism, the event not only showcased the quality of El Salvador’s waves. But it also proved to the world that El Salvador is an excellent destination for travel. Above all, because the country has the Safe Travels stamp granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council for the good handling of the pandemic.
To ensure people’s and athletes’ safety, the event was closed to the public during the competitions. However, all performances and activities were broadcasted live.
Thanks to the articulated work of different governmental institutions, the 2020 Surf City El Salvador ALAS 4 Stars Tour was organized, offering a top-level tournament to competitors.
Yamil Bukele, President ad-honorem of INDES, highlighted the importance of the event, because it gives national surfers the opportunity to get acquainted with the best athletes of the continent.
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
El Salvador extends condolences to Turkey following deadly hotel fire
The Government of El Salvador extends its condolences and expresses solidarity with the Government of Turkey following the death of at least 76 people and more than 50 injuries in the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu Province on January 21.
“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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