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10 Best Universities in El Salvador – 2023 Rankings

The land of volcanoes does not strike as the go-to place for world university education. But one of the advantages of being small is that not many people jostle for your resources. El Salvador offers free education to children up to ninth grade. This allows 82% of children to school … Read more

All Souls Day in El Salvador: Commemorating and Paying Respect to Departed Souls

All Souls Day in El Salvador occurs on November 2; it is a Roman Catholic observance used to remember dead loved ones and pray for the souls of the departed. All Saints Day is a tradition that Salvadorans use to stay connected with family members or friends who have passed … Read more

Opinion: President Bukele’s possible re-election continues to be a hot topic of discussion

The potential re-election of President Nayib Bukele continues to be a hot topic of discussion. President Bukele announced on September 15, 2022, that he would register as a candidate for the 2024 presidential elections. New Ideas, the political party created by Bukele, held its internal elections in July 2023 and … Read more

Brian Nichols: the decision to allow Bukele’s re-election belongs to the Salvadorans

In September 2021, the Constitutional Chamber of El Salvador’s Supreme Court of Justice ruled that a sitting president could run for re-election and serve consecutive presidential terms. Since that day, Bukele’s opposition has been waiting for a harsher stance from the US Government on Bukele’s potential re-election bid. However, it … Read more

The February 3 Hydroelectric Dam, known as El Chaparral, Begins Operations in El Salvador

The February 3 Hydroelectric Dam on the Torola River begins operations. The power plant, originally known as the El Chaparral, is in the San Luis de La Reina district of the San Miguel department. The President of the Republic, Nayib Bukele, inaugurated the plan on October 19. The newly inaugurated … Read more

Driving in El Salvador: A Guide to Navigating El Salvador’s Roads

To drive in El Salvador, you must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license from El Salvador or your home country with an unexpired passport. An international driver’s license is not required but recommended, especially if your driver’s license is not in Spanish or English. Getting behind … Read more

Surf City El Salvador, Positioning El Salvador Beaches as a Top Tourist Destination

Surf City El Salvador is a project created to increase tourism to El Salvador and make the country a top tourist destination. Surf City showcases the fantastic Salvadoran surf spots, beautiful beaches, and other tourist attractions. The project also seeks to change the world’s perception of El Salvador. The Surf … Read more