TONIGHT: @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @elfaroenglish.bsky.social investigated what’s behind the agreement between President Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele to send deported migrants to Salvadoran prisons, and what each leader gained.

Here’s the trailer of “The Deal.” Premiering at 10pm ET on PBS.

Blanca Osmilda, Arrested at 60 in Gang-Free Community, Died after Two Years in Prison Socorro Jurídico Humanitario records 94,844 arrests and 470 deaths in prison under the state of exception in El Salvador. One of them was Blanca Osmilda Castro Quijada, who lived in a community…

Socorro Jurídico Humanitario records 94,844 arrests and 470 deaths in prison under the state of exception in El Salvador. One was Blanca Osmilda Castro Quijada, who lived in a community without gangs but was arrested on accusations of illicit association.
beta.elfaro.net/en/el-salvad...

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Ironically the Trump DOJ is also dropping charges on real MS-13 leaders on whom they have actual extensive evidence, in order to deport them before they can testify about their pact with Bukele. In both cases the government fears what may come out in a criminal trial.

Is El Salvador sliding into autocracy? Exiled reporter Carlos Dada weighs in | CNN Carlos Dada, founder of El Faro digital news outlet, talks to Bianna Golodryga about the direction of El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele.

edition.cnn.com/2025/08/05/T...

More than 100 arrested across UK at protests related to Palestine Action Police in London detain scores of people and confiscate placards under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000

It's utterly mad.
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV consultation and First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded El Salvador’s 2025 Article IV consultation and completed the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. Comple...

Here's the most recent statement from the Int'l Monetary Fund regarding El Salvador's finances: www.imf.org/en/News/Arti...

In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Katherine MacLean (Politics student) explores 'The Dark Side of Avocados: What is the true price of our green obsession?' which draws from her work in our Latin American Politics course.

In 2021, the Inter-American Commission issued measures on behalf of 34 members of El Faro, citing “urgent risk of suffering irreparable harm to their human rights” and calling on El Salvador to protect their rights to life, personal integrity, and freedom of expression. www.oas.org/en/iachr/jsF...

This weekend, El Faro journalists did not board flights to El Salvador after learning of a police operation to arrest them upon arrival. The Salvadoran Journalists' Association called on the government to clarify the judicial standing and guarantee press protections. 🧵 apes.org.sv/apes-denunci...

Bukele arrests another of his critics Nayib Bukele has just had another of his critics arrested.  The government of El Salvador Saturday detained prominent attorney Enrique Anaya...

Enrique Anaya was a constitutional lawyer who pulled no punches in showing how Nayib Bukele was running rough shod over the country's laws. Now he is the latest critical voice to end up arrested in El Salvador.

www.elsalvadorperspectives.com/2025/06/buke...

The Rise of Rosario Murillo, Co-Dictator of Nicaragua Rosario Murillo holds the reins in Nicaragua. By their own decree, she and Daniel Ortega are now “co-presidents” ruling without the separation of powers, not even on paper. Three moments help explain ...

🎙️Rosario Murillo holds the reins in Nicaragua. By their own decree, she and Daniel Ortega are now “co-presidents” ruling without the separation of powers, not even on paper. Three moments help explain Murillo’s rise — but just how durable is her newfound power? beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...

“They won't silence me; I want a public trial!” Bukele Regime Sends Ruth López to Prison In a trial declared secret, a court ordered the provisional imprisonment of the anti-corruption director of the human rights organization Cristosal organization.

Today, in a case declared secret, a Salvadoran court ordered the provisional imprisonment of Ruth López of human rights organization @cristosal.bsky.social. “They won't silence me. I want a public trial!” declared López. “I am innocent! I am a political prisoner.” beta.elfaro.net/en/ef-photo-...

‘Nobody is safe’ from Bukele crackdown in El Salvador, rights group says Congress passed ‘foreign agents’ law targeting non-profits shortly after jailing of high-profile activist

www.ft.com/content/1bb5...

Media Capture in Africa and Latin America: Power and Resistance Podcast · Bethia Pearson · How can we understand the way in which governments, businesses and other actors influence the media in Africa and Latin America? How can we challenge it? Join Dr Hayes Mabwe...

Some excellent news to start the day: the new collection from our own Dr. Hayes Mabweazara, and Dr. Bethia Pearson, has been shortlisted for the 'Edited Collection of the Year' by the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association. The editors discuss the collection in this recent podcast.

Cristosal has filed a habeas corpus petition with El Salvador's Supreme Court seeking freedom for anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López. 15 days have passed since her late night arrest without her having been brought before a judge.

Human rights activist arrested in El Salvador amidst crackdown on dissent Leading human rights activist, Ruth López, has been arrested in El Salvador. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her colleague Noah Bullock from the human rights organization Cristosal about the case.

Keep the story of Ruth López' arrest in the news. 12 days and counting without appearance before a court.

www.npr.org/2025/05/31/n...

This is what passes for due process in Bukele's El Salvador under the permanent State of Exception. A mass trial against 250 defendants, who appear on video screens from prisons, and have had no right to talk to their own defense lawyers.

Perseguir, detener, callar: el mayo de furia de Nayib Bukele Qué hay detrás de la escalada autoritaria de Nayib Bukele en El Salvador, y cómo el regreso de Donald Trump ha cambiado el escenario.

Bukele inicia hoy su séptimo año de gobierno tras un mes de ataques contra la sociedad civil, detenciones y una ley de agentes extranjeros. ¿Por qué ahora? Escucha:

🌐 Web: elhilo.audio/bukele
🟢 Spotify: elhilo.audio/bukele-sp
🟣 Apple Podcast: elhilo.audio/bukele-ap
🔴 iHeart: elhilo.audio/bukele-ih

Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies as anti-Semitic is ‘slander’, says Michael D Higgins Food, medical aid and water must be made available to Gazans immediately, says President

Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies as anti-Semitic is ‘slander’, says Michael D Higgins

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Wondering Who Owns the Clyde? Contribute to our live Mapathon via crowdfunder & receive a Citizen Bond (collect in person) & a land owneship search in return @archifringe.bsky.social Citizen Action, Art, Activism www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t...

Libertad para Ruth Firma la petición

Ten days captured without being presented before a court in El Salvador.
libertadpararuth.org

Una Mullally: Why are Kneecap facing consequences when Israel is not? When protesting is policed, but the legitimate reasons for protest are not, then people lose trust

Why are Kneecap facing consequences when Israel is not?

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Work for us Working for UCU

We're hiring! Job vacancy for branch administrator/organiser with our Glasgow University branch @ucuglasgow.bsky.social. Closing date 10am on 5 June. Details and application 👇 www.ucu.org.uk/vacancies#BAO5

Can rights of nature make a difference?

Special event with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social & expert panel chaired by @miseanja.bsky.social with members of Colombia's Guardians of the Atrato River and Ireland's Save Our Sperrins.

Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/river-guar...

Sad passing of inspirational teacher, actress, broadcaster and poet Mary Murphy
www.derryjournal.com/news/sad-pas...

Tá ár gcara mór Mary Murphy ar slí na fírinne.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Check out the International Studies Association Virtual Conference 2025 Program that Catia Confortini and I constructed as Co-Chairs, almost 300 papers into 60+ panels with some creative titles! @isanet.bsky.social @uofgsociology.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social www.isanet.org/Conferences/...

Picture of Mayor of Derry and Colombian Socio-environmental defenders beside River Foyle

Picture of Mayor of Derry and Colombian Socio-environmental defenders beside River Foyle

Picture of Mayor of Derry and Colombian Socio-environmental defenders beside River Foyle

Thanks to @lilianseenoibarr.bsky.social for a very warm welcome to Derry for the Guardians of the Atrato. Excellent conversation about climate justice, community and Peacebuilding. @irishaid.bsky.social @IrelandColombia