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Riding Through El Salvador: A Guide to Equestrian Trails and Ranch Tourism
It is safe to say that there is something magical about experiencing a country on horseback. After all, you get to see places that you don’t usually see in a car or a bus and get a deeper sense of … Read more
From Ink to Injustice: Gangs, Tattoos, and America’s Due Process Breakdown
Daisy Rodriguez has seen her husband, Santos, just once in the last two years. She flew down to his homeland, Guatemala, where they spent a few days hiking around the country’s spectacular lakes and volcanoes. It was beautiful, she said. … Read more
Justice Served: Former Salvadoran Military Leaders Sentenced in 1982 Murder of Dutch Journalists
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — More than four decades after four Dutch journalists were ambushed and killed during El Salvador’s civil war, three former military officers have been sentenced for their roles in the attack, marking a rare victory for … Read more
Locals Struggle as El Salvador’s Real Estate Boom Drives Up Costs
In recent years, Salvadoran real estate prices have increased to levels never seen before, primarily due to improved security – safer streets have made the country’s real estate more attractive. However, the rise in property value has left many locals … Read more
The nostalgia of migration amid a life stolen in pieces
When I was little, I never dreamed of traveling to big, faraway cities. Even when relatives told me what life was like in other countries, I was perfectly happy just escaping the stifling heat of the capital to spend an … Read more
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly Approves Foreign Agents Law, Imposes 30% Tax on NGO Donations
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has approved a controversial Foreign Agents Law that imposes a 30% tax on foreign donations to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and gives them 90 days to register with the government. The law, which was passed … Read more
InSightCrime: El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Crackdown Now Has Political Opponents in Its Crosshairs
Authorities in El Salvador have arrested a prominent human rights defender amid growing concerns over the government’s repressive anti-crime tactics, suggesting policies once used to attack organized crime are being repurposed to target political opponents. On May 18, El Salvador’s … Read more