Opinion
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
El Salvador Ranks 35th Among the Most Powerful Passports in the World
The Salvadoran passport is ranked 35th globally among the most powerful passports. Additionally, it holds the 3rd position in Central America and is among the top 12 in Latin America. The Henley Passport Index, created by the consulting firm Henley & Partners, ranks passports based on the number of destinations … Read more
El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most in 2024?
It is 2024, and the spotlight has been and will continue to be on President Bukele’s second consecutive presidential term and the democratic direction of the country; however, this political landscape is not a primary concern for most Salvadorans. In 2024, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns are associated with the … Read more
The 10 Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2024, Based on Homicides
Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest. This security improvement has increased in 2024. From January 1 to August 10, the Salvadoran National Police (PCN) … Read more
Nuestro Tiempo and Cambio Democratico Political Parties to Face Cancelation Proceedings
It has been approximately a month since the conclusion of the 2024 elections. The political parties that secured seats in the legislative assembly appear to be gearing up for the upcoming governing term. On the other hand, the political parties, such as GANA, FMLN, NT, and CD, which participated in … Read more
Sensuntepeque With the Largest Street Carpet in El Salvador During the Procession of the Holy Burial
Creating street carpets for the Holy Burial procession on Good Friday is one of the most symbolic traditions in El Salvador’s Holy Week celebrations. The highly decorated street rugs during Holy Week are one of the traditions and expressions of faith that many Salvadorans still keep alive, specifically in cities … Read more
Los Talcigüines of Texistepeque: A Salvadoran Holy Week Tradition Worth Experiencing
Every year’s Holy Monday, the famous Talcigüines of Texistepeque take to the streets dressed in red and whip visitors and locals alike to cleanse their sins. The whip-wielding demons hitting people is a cultural tradition of Texistepeque in the Santa Ana North municipality. The Talcigüines of Texistepeque are part of … Read more