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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
March 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
March 2026 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ Latest News ▼ Explore San Salvador. Wondering what to do in San … Read more
El Salvador Extends DUI Address Change Deadline Ahead of 2027 Elections
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has extended the deadline for citizens to update their addresses on the National Identity Document (DUI) ahead of the February 28, 2027, general elections, granting additional time for residents nationwide and abroad. Lawmakers passed the measure … Read more
World Tourism Organization: El Salvador tops tourism growth in the Americas in 2025
El Salvador is leading tourism growth across the Americas, according to the latest report from the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which shows the country’s international arrivals and revenue rising sharply. Data released in January by the UNWTO indicate that … Read more
TSE reminds Salvadorans to update DUI residence before Feb. 27 deadline
February 27 is the deadline for citizens to update their residential address on their national identity document (DUI), a key requirement to vote near their homes in the February 28, 2027, general elections. Officials said Salvadorans who moved need to … Read more
El Salvador Corruption Perception Index: The Country Improves Its 2025 Score by Two Points
El Salvador scored 32 out of 100 in the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a modest but notable improvement in a global ranking that tracks perceived public-sector corruption—The country’s score increased by two points from the previous year. … Read more
Remittance Growth: Northern Triangle Remittances Jump 20% in 2025 to Nearly $48 Billion
Remittances to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras rose sharply in 2025, totaling $47.7 billion, a 20.12% increase from the previous year, according to data released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The figure exceeded the $39.7 billion recorded in … Read more