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The main news reported in the sources, predominantly dated Thursday, November 20, 2025, along with recent geopolitical news, is summarized below: 🇸🇻 Key News in El Salvador (November 20, 2025) Security and JusticeAn alleged drug distribution network operating from businesses used as fronts was dismantled in San Salvador. A drug trafficking network was broken up in San Salvador.El Salvador accumulated 13 consecutive days without homicides in November.An eight-person structure that stole vehicles in four departments of the country was sentenced to penalties of up to 17 years in prison by the Fifth Tribunal Against Organized Crime of San Salvador.U.S. Congress members have demanded explanations for reports of torture at the CECOT (Terrorism Confinement Center) and the transfer of Venezuelans. Furthermore, a U.S. federal judge will investigate whether the Trump Administration was in contempt for sending more than 200 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.The VAMOS party proposes eliminating the state of exception (régimen de excepción).Transformation and TechnologyThe European Union Ambassador, Duccio Bandini, indicated that “El Salvador is experiencing a moment of significant transformations”.A Brazilian deputy highlighted El Salvador's security, mentioning that the country “has become an example to nations”.El Salvador is the first in the region to acquire the Nvidia B300 chips, which have already arrived in the country, and President Bukele has reviewed them. Nvidia affirms that there is robust demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips.The "Doctor SV" system has incorporated AI-assisted nutrition programs. Chinese academics have also highlighted El Salvador's security strategy.National EconomyThe price of energy fell to its lowest level in four years (since 2021) in October, driven by abundant hydroelectric generation and a greater contribution from natural gas. The average cost per MWh was $66.27.CEPAL (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean) forecasts that El Salvador's exports will grow by 10% in 2025.CEPAL recommended that El Salvador deepen relations with China and the European Union.The Government seeks to create a Registry of Legal Entities (Registro de Personas Jurídicas) at the National Registry Center (CNR), which will include businesses and communal associations.Social and Editorial TopicsPublic transport, work, the street, and the home are the places where women and men suffer the most sexual harassment.Diario El Mundo published an editorial titled Motorcyclists Without Licenses: The Ignored Law on Two Wheels, pointing out that from January to November 2025, nearly 4,000 accidents involved motorcyclists, resulting in more than 3,700 injured and 420 fatalities.🌍 International and Geopolitics News Russia-Ukraine Conflict
