Opinions and Blogs
Cost of Living in El Salvador: How expensive is it to live in El Salvador?
El Salvador is becoming popular for expats, digital nomads, and retirees due to improved safety, a growing economy, and improving amenities. With this appeal, many wonder—how expensive it is to live in El Salvador?—well, let’s find out! In El Salvador, the monthly cost of living for a family or a … Read more
El Salvador: The New Migrant Prison Under Trump’s Policies
A three-minute video posted early Sunday morning, March 16, 2025, on the Twitter account of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele showed a group of Latin American immigrants in the United States (all men), heads bowed and arms held by security agents, disembarking from planes arriving from the United States at El Salvador’s Oscar Arnulfo Romero … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Territorial Control Plan: A Game Changer for security in El Salvador
For decades, El Salvador faced gang violence, with MS-13 and Barrio 18 terrorizing communities. High murder rates, extortion, and insecurity were expected—it forced many citizens to flee the country. To deal with the gang problem, Nayib Bukele launched the Territorial Control Plan in his first month as president. He deployed … Read more
Surf’s Up! The Best Surf Beaches in El Salvador for Every Skill Level
The Best Surf Beaches in El Salvador offer perfect waves and tropical beauty. From Punta Roca’s powerful point break to La Paz’s softer rides, there’s a wave for every surfer on this diverse coastline. The Best Surf Spots in El Salvador include beaches such as El Sunzal, El Tunco, El … Read more
Has Trinidad & Tobago Accepted Environmental Decline? Exploring the Island’s Ecological Challenges
One day, I was walking along the litter-strewn streets of Couva in central Trinidad and thought to myself how desensitized we have grown to garbage. These were the same streets that I grew up on; I found it alarming how accustomed we’ve become to the sight of garbage that we hardly notice anymore. One can argue that … Read more
Remembering Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero: 45 Years of Courage, Faith, and Inspiration
On March 24, El Salvador commemorates the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero—a date engraved in the hearts of Salvadorans as a powerful reminder of faith, justice, and courage. On the eve of the anniversary, hundreds of Catholic faithful began arriving at the crypt of the … Read more
Sensuntepeque Good Friday Carpet: El Salvador’s Vibrant Path of Faith and Tradition
One of the most symbolic traditions of El Salvador’s Holy Week celebrations is the colorful street carpets created nationwide for the Holy Burial procession on Good Friday. The highly decorated street rugs during Good Friday are one of the traditions and expressions of faith that many Salvadorans still keep alive, … Read more
What Is El Salvador Known for Worldwide in 2025? Key Highlights That Shape Its Global Image
What is El Salvador known for worldwide? In 2025, it’s known for President Nayib Bukele, improved security, and the State of Exception, which helped reduce gang violence and crime. El Salvador is also recognized for CECOT, its mega prison, and its world-class beaches and surfing, thanks to the Surf City … Read more
Exploring El Salvador’s Coffee Route: A Journey Through Mountains, Flavor & Culture
For coffee lovers, few aromas are as inviting as the scent of freshly brewed coffee. But what if you could trace that familiar aroma back to its roots? You can do that in El Salvador through the El Salvador Coffee Route (Ruta del Cafe). The El Salvador Coffee Tourist Route … Read more