Eddie’s Blog
Writer / Blogger: I write about life, culture, religion, politics, travel, and news in Central America, but especially El Salvador. My writings reflect my own views.
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
Why are human rights organizations so critical of the Bukele administration?
The Government of El Salvador, under the direction of President Nayib Bukele (an authoritarian president to some and a great president to others), has declared a frontal attack on gangs and violence, which has significantly reduced homicides in what was, not long ago, one of the most violent countries in … Read more
Despite better security, Salvadorans still migrating in 2023
This article by Eddie Galdamez originally appeared on GlobalVoices.org on February 1, 2023. It is republished by ElSalvadorINFO.net under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 license. 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 … Read more
3 Individuals who regularly inform about El Salvador in English
We live in a time when it is easy for anyone to start a blog, a podcast, a news site, a YouTube channel, etc. These individuals, just like me, want to inform or share their opinions with whoever is willing to listen, read, or watch them. Some of the information … Read more
Religion in El Salvador. What are the main religions in El Salvador?
Religion is a big part of El Salvador’s history and culture. 41.9% of Salvadorans are Roman Catholic, 35.9% are Evangelical Christians, 19.9% have no religious affiliation, 1.3% are Jehovah’s Witnesses, and 0.9% belong to other religions; according to a March 2022 survey by the Central American University UCA. Although many … Read more
Opinion: Why most Salvadorans want Bukele’s re-election despite his growing authoritarianism
A Salvadoran perspective on why people want to re-elect the controversial president. On El Salvador’s Independence Day on September 15, President Nayib Bukele publicly announced that he would run for the presidency again in 2024. This statement didn’t surprise anyone but drew criticism from many parts. Local and international organizations, media outlets, politicians, reporters, and … Read more
Opinion: Gang truce or not, President Bukele is still popular in El Salvador
Despite accusations of negotiating a secret truce with organized crime, authoritarianism, corruption, and nepotism, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele keeps a strong score of popularity among Salvadorans. During the first half of his five-year term, the international community has condemned military actions, such as when Bukele entered the Salvadoran parliament with heavy-armed military staff to pressure … Read more
