Galdy’s Blog
Nayib Bukele with an easy path to a second presidential term in El Salvador
The time has arrived for the 2024 Salvadoran presidential campaign to begin. All Salvadoran political parties have ended their internal elections and are ready to officially start their campaign to defeat the most popular president in Latin America, Nayib Bukele. The presidential candidates seeking to step out of Bukele’s shadow are Manuel “Chino” Flores from the left-wing FMLN … Read more
Salvadoran Chicha or Chaparro Liquor: The Drink of Salvadoran Ancestors
Salvadoran Chicha is a traditional fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from corn. It has been a part of Salvadoran culture for centuries and is drunk at festivals, social gatherings, and family celebrations. The traditional Chicha from El Salvador is prepared … Read more
Water Pollution in El Salvador. Getting Worse Every Year
The water pollution in El Salvador is getting worse every year. A 2020 report by the Salvadoran Ministry of the Environment revealed that 71% of Salvadoran river waters are qualified as bad, and 7.4% as poor. The country has less … Read more
The Struggles of Living in Rural Areas of El Salvador
It is 4 a.m. in rural Ahuachapan in western El Salvador. Rogelio Campos, a worker on a private farm that grows corn and beans and raises cattle and pigs, has already been awake for 30 minutes, ready to start his working day. His wife Maria has been awake for longer. She makes the coffee and … Read more
Opinion: Can Salvadoran political parties ARENA and FMLN recover political ground in 2023?
Not long ago, ARENA and FMLN were the top political parties in El Salvador. From 1994 to 2019, the two political forces maintained control of all branches of government, judicial, executive, and legislative. They also controlled almost all municipal governments. … Read more
Despite better security, Salvadorans still migrating in 2023
On Christmas Eve, the Rivera family enjoyed the traditional Salvadoran celebrations. The kids set off firecrackers in the streets, the teenagers chatted and texted on the patio, and the adults sipped their drinks and listened to music in the living room. This was a typical Christmas scene in Salvadoran households. Yet, it may be … Read more
Opinion: The trash problem in El Salvador. It can’t be ignored anymore!
The trash problem in El Salvador is an issue that has been around for years and continues to grow. Over 60% of urban areas have problems with trash in sidewalks, vacant lots, parks, empty fields, and alleys. Garbage is one … Read more