General News
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Pacamara Coffee
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day, celebrated annually on March 23, it honors the country’s renowned Pacamara coffee variety. 2026 marks its third year, highlighting the country’s rich coffee culture. The specific events planned for this day are uncertain, as the … 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
President Bukele Faces Backlash Over Foreign Agents Law Proposal from NGOs and Opposition
Local and international NGOs swiftly condemned President Bukele’s proposed Foreign Agents Law, warning it could suppress dissent and restrict civil society. Many posted statements on social media calling the measure authoritarian. Human rights organizations outside El Salvador echoed domestic concerns, … Read more