Blogs and Opinions
Bitcoin Adoption in El Salvador: A Transformational Journey
El Salvador was the first nation in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. This bold move sparked global debate, with Bitcoin proponents heralding it as a revolution in global finance, while critics question the implications for … Read more
Global Passport Rankings: El Salvador Secures 35th Place in 2025
According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Salvadoran passport is ranked 35th among the most powerful passports globally. It is also 3rd in Central America and ranks 10th in Latin America. The Salvadoran passport grants visa-free access to 135 … Read more
Marco Rubio’s Visit to El Salvador: Tim Muth’s Remarks on This Visit
Donald Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller said a short time ago that president Nayib Bukele was offering the US “tremendous levels of cooperation” on immigration, and now we know what he meant. During the visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to El Salvador this week, Bukele offered to sign an agreement not only to … Read more
El Salvador Excludes Key Data From Homicide Tally: Implications for Crime Statistics
Since 2019, the Salvadoran government has been omitting key data from its official homicide tally, a move that could conceal the factual state of violence in the country. The government’s homicide data does not count deaths resulting from confrontations between … Read more
El Salvador Welcomes 3.9 Million Visitors in December 2024: A Record-Breaking Holiday Season
During the December 2024 Holiday celebrations, El Salvador experienced a remarkable increase in international tourism. According to Eny Aguiñada, president of the Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU), from December 21 to 31, the country welcomed 172,000 foreign tourists, marking a 46% … Read more
Expat Health Insurance in El Salvador Simplified
Moving to El Salvador is exciting, but it also means learning about its health care system. It’s key to have good health insurance when living abroad. In El Salvador, the health care system has gaps, making expat insurance very important. … Read more
6 Things Tourists Should Know About Salvadoran Culture
If you were to bring up coffee, art, and beautiful landscapes, most people would think of Colombia, Italy, and maybe even Costa Rica. But tucked away on the narrow strip of land that connects North and South America is a … Read more
