Sports
Verstappen is not afraid of the rain either and stretches his advantage in Canada for the F1 World Cup
The Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) redeemed himself from sixth place in Monaco two weeks ago by giving a coup of authority in Canada, where he kept the McLarens and the Mercedes at bay to stretch his advantage for the Formula One World Championship in a ‘crazy’ race due to the rain with five dropouts.
After leaving second on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit, Verstappen allied himself with the rain and race incidents and finished with a four-second advantage over the British Lando Norris (McLaren), who finished second and approached the Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in the World Cup, who like the Spanish Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and the Mexican ‘Czech’ Pérez (Red Bull), had to leave, while the Spanish Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) finished sixth.
It was not easy for the three-time world champion, who had to deal with two safety cars, two steps through ‘boxes’ going up positions and the pace of Norris, who wants to sign up for the World Cup party, but the Dutchman met again with the victory expanding his advantage over Leclerc and also with Norris, who despite suffering to the finish line, contained the British George Russell (Mercedes) and the Englishman Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes).
Caution prevailed during the first third of the race. In the rain none of the first four wanted to risk and while Russell started as a leader and was the only one to have clean air, behind the Australian Daniel Ricciardo (Visa Cash App RB) went wrong and lost three positions with a stroke of the pen.
Alonso benefited from it and, from the first turn, he began a battle that lasted for 25 laps with the British Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), who although he had more race pace, was unable to overtake the two-time world champion, who, however, was overtaken by the Englishman after a bad stop in the Aston Martin garage.
But the battle was ahead. Russell put up with Verstappen, but he couldn’t do anything with the rhythm of the British Lando Norris, who seemed willing to add his second victory and take the taste of the triumph.
Norris warmed up the tires, knew how to take the car on the driest rail of the entire circuit and started to shoot. In fact, he was the one who had the most race pace in the first third of the race and went out of ‘hunting’ for the first two. The first to fall was Verstappen, ahead on lap 20 on the straight before the wall of the champions and, one lap later, repeated play with Russell, race leader.
It seemed that after the storm calm would come, but nothing could be further from the truth. When Norris had already achieved more than six seconds ahead of Verstappen, who took advantage of a mistake from Russell to take second, the American Logan Sargeant (Williams) went off the track and provoked a safety car that disrupted the entire race.
Verstappen, Russell and Piastri stopped, but Norris, calm with his advantage, waited for a lap to go through ‘boxes’ while he saw what wheels his pursuers put. He didn’t know it, but it was a mistake that could have been difficult for him to sign up for the World Cup party.
Norris stopped and came out behind Verstappen and Russell. And the Dutchman started to shoot as soon as the safety car went off the track. He threw and threw as he took advantage of the struggles between the two British to keep taking time.
From behind, everyone was trying to innovate, although almost all recreation went wrong. It was the case of Leclerc, who put hard rubbers when everyone else was going with intermediates because of a small cloud that was going to leave a fine rain for a few minutes.
The Monegasque returned to the intermediates, but it was already too late. He had been doubled by Verstappen and a small engine failure forced him to abandon a race after having reigned in Monaco, achieving the great victory of his career.
But it’s not that things were better for Sainz. With the track wet, he ripped with seventeen laps left and accompanied Leclerc in the paddock, where the drivers piled up to see the resumption of the race with eleven laps left until the end.
An accident of the Thai Alexander Albon (Williams) motivated the departure of a new safety car and from the paddock the two Ferrari drivers, those of Williams and ‘Checo’ Pérez, with the rear wing destroyed, saw a race end in which Verstappen returned to victory after the bitter taste of sixth place in Monaco.
Meanwhile, Piastri was unable to keep up with the Mercedes, who gave a last ‘stint’ that endangered Norris’s second place, which maintained a second place that allows him to continue chasing Leclerc.
Central America
El Salvador to host World Cup qualifiers vs. Guatemala and Panama at Estadio Cuscatlán
El Salvador’s national football team will host its final round World Cup qualifying matches against Guatemala and Panama at Estadio Cuscatlán, the honorary president of the National Sports Institute (INDES), Yamil Bukele, announced Thursday via a statement on his X account.
The official explained that this decision comes after the American rock band Guns N’ Roses, originally scheduled to perform at Estadio Cuscatlán on Saturday, October 4, will now hold their concert at Estadio Jorge “El Mágico” González. This change allows both of La Selecta’s qualifying matches to be played at the “Coloso de Monserrat.”
“After a series of efforts and in response to popular demand, we are pleased to announce that our senior national team’s CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches next October (Oct. 10 vs. Panama and Oct. 14 vs. Guatemala) will take place at Estadio Cuscatlán,” the statement reads.
Bukele also thanked the event promoters and the band for agreeing to the stadium change. “We sincerely thank Guns N’ Roses and StarTicket for agreeing to move the concert originally scheduled for October 4 at Estadio Cuscatlán,” the statement adds.
Additionally, Bukele expressed gratitude to the FESFUT Regularization Commission for their efforts with CONCACAF to make this possible, and he urged fans to stay tuned to official channels to purchase tickets and support La Selecta in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Central America
El Salvador featured in El País: A rising star in Central American tourism
El Salvador’s tourism industry continues to gain international recognition, this time featured in a comprehensive article by the Spanish newspaper El País. In its travel section, El Viajero, the outlet published an extensive report titled “Everything Hidden in El Salvador: From Hosting the Pompeii of the Americas to Becoming the New Surf Paradise”, highlighting the country’s top attractions and its growing reputation as an emerging destination in Central America.
According to the report, El Salvador offers “three undeniable reasons to attract travelers: its volcanoes, Mayan archaeological sites, and exceptional beaches — not to mention its cuisine and wildlife.” The Spanish publication emphasizes that, despite being the smallest country in the region, El Salvador has stood out in recent years as an alternative to overcrowded destinations, attracting celebrities and international tourists seeking a quieter, more exclusive escape with perfect waves.
El País also notes that, after “a period of instability, the country is now safe, its roads are in excellent condition (even better than in neighboring countries), and visitors can enjoy its natural landscapes, wild beaches, volcanic scenery, hot springs, Mayan ruins, and even one of the best coffees in the Americas.” One of the country’s biggest advantages, the article adds, is its compact size, allowing travelers to explore mountains, beaches, and the capital all in a single day.
The report dedicates significant space to San Salvador, describing the capital as “a showcase of Salvadoran culture, identity, and diversity.” It highlights the National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA), the Museum of Modern Art (MARTE), and the National Library (BINAES), calling the latter “a cultural landmark and symbol of technological innovation” thanks to its virtual reality spaces, robotics labs, and 5G connectivity.
Gastronomy also plays a central role in the feature. El País praises the country’s iconic pupusas, while also mentioning yuca with chicharrón, elote tamales, and horchata. It recommends visiting the famous “Pupusódromo of Olocuilta”and several high-end restaurants in San Salvador, such as Nau and Faisca do Brazil, as well as the diverse dining options along El Hipódromo Avenue.
Finally, the article showcases some of El Salvador’s natural and cultural gems, including San Salvador Volcano, Lake Coatepeque, and the archaeological sites of Joya de Cerén — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — along with Tazumaland San Andrés. It also highlights Ruta de las Flores and Suchitoto, praised for their colonial charm and vibrant cultural offerings.
Central America
Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano ends eruption after forcing hundreds to evacuate
The Fuego volcano, located near Guatemala’s capital, concluded an eruption on Friday (June 6, 2025) that lasted more than 30 hours and forced the evacuation of nearly 800 people, according to the National Institute of Seismology (Insivumeh).
The eruption began Wednesday night, sending plumes of ash and smoke over 7,000 meters into the sky and triggering pyroclastic flows — fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic matter — down its slopes.
“The activity of the Fuego volcano has decreased significantly,” Insivumeh reported in a bulletin, adding that “it is possible to declare the eruption over.”
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) stated that transportation will be made available for the families currently in shelters so they can return to their homes.
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