Eddy’s Blog
All Souls Day in El Salvador: Commemorating and Paying Respect to Departed Souls
All Souls Day in El Salvador is celebrated yearly on November 2; it is a Roman Catholic observance used to remember dead loved ones and pray for the souls of the departed. On this day, families and friends gather at cemeteries and adorn graves with vibrant ornaments, candles, and offerings. … Read more
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Most Salvadorans Aren’t Using the Crypto Coin
A recent survey conducted by the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG) revealed that 92% of Salvadorans do not use Bitcoin for their daily transactions. Only 7.5% reported using the cryptocurrency, while 0.5% chose not to respond. This survey results indicate that most Salvadorans have yet to adopt Bitcoin, prompting important questions … Read more
UFG Survey: Despite Economic Struggles, Most Salvadorans Support the Country’s Current Direction
The “Rumbo País 2024” survey released today by Disruptiva of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG) shows that Salvadorans remain confident in the country’s direction despite economic challenges. When asked, “How do you see the future of the country?“ 58.2% responded optimistically. On the other hand, 31.8% stated uncertainty, 7.9% expressed … Read more
Struggling to Survive in El Salvador: In 16 of 44 Municipalities, People Live on Less Than $200 a Month
Struggling to survive financially in El Salvador is a constant concern for many Salvadorans. In some municipalities, residents live on less than $200 a month, making it difficult to afford necessities like food, housing, higher education, and healthcare. A report created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) regarding the … Read more
San Salvador: Five-Plus Years Out of the 50 Most Violent Cities in the World
Since 2019, San Salvador has no longer been among the 50 most dangerous cities in the world. The Salvadoran capital exited this notorious list in 2019 and hasn’t returned since. It’s been five-plus years since El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, was removed from the list of cities with the highest … Read more