General News
National Pacamara Coffee Day Honors a Coffee Variety Developed in El Salvador
National Pacamara Coffee Day falls on March 23 every year in El Salvador. The date honors a coffee variety developed in the country and recognizes the people who grow it. If you’ve ever seen Pacamara on a café menu, you … Read more
5 Parks in San Salvador to Relax, Walk, and Enjoy the Outdoors
Sometimes, all it takes is a green space to change the rhythm of your daily routine. San Salvador offers several parks where busy streets give way to trees, walking paths, open spaces, and fresh air. Whether you want to exercise, … Read more
El Salvador Ilopango Air Show 2026: Highlights, Activities, and Ticket Information
The Salvadoran skies will once again host the acrobatic performances of national and international pilots during the 2026 Ilopango Air Show. The event, titled “Skies to the Limit (Cielos al Límite in Spanish),” is scheduled for January 31 and February … Read more
Only 46.5% of Salvadoran Motorcyclists Hold a Valid License—Gap Alarms Officials
El Salvador’s transportation authorities warned this week that more than half of the country’s motorcyclists are operating without a valid driver’s license, raising concerns amid rising traffic deaths, in which motorcyclists account for nearly 40% of all fatalities. Official data … Read more
Travel Without a Passport: The Three Countries Salvadorans Can Visit Using Only Their DUI
For Salvadorans eager to explore Central America, three nearby countries open their doors without requiring a passport. A simple National Identity Document, or DUI, is enough to board a plane and cross the borders. Since 2006, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, … 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
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