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Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Approves “Quincena 25” Law Granting Extra January Income to Workers
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the “Quincena 25” law this week, proposed by President Nayib Bukele, granting a January income equal to 50% of monthly wages to workers earning up to $1,500. The measure applies to public and private-sector employees … Read more
Comandos de Salvamento Sensuntepeque: Labor Voluntaria que Salva Vidas en Cabañas
En Sensuntepeque, los Comandos de Salvamento cumplen un rol esencial en la atención de emergencias. Esta organización voluntaria opera con recursos escasos, pero con una presencia constante y efectiva. Su trabajo abarca atención prehospitalaria, rescates en accidentes de tránsito, emergencias … Read more
Salvadorans in the U.S. To Pay 1% Tax on Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Effective January 1, 2026, Salvadorans living in the United States will be required to pay a 1% federal tax on remittances sent to El Salvador. The remittance fee applies to all money transfers from the United States to recipients in … Read more
2026 El Salvador News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
El Salvador’s 2026 news highlights daily life challenges, cost-of-living updates, and government reforms shaping housing, healthcare, and economic opportunities for locals and returning Salvadorans abroad. International affairs in 2025 focus on El Salvador’s diplomacy, regional cooperation, and global reputation, balancing … Read more
January 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
January 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 ▼ Inflation and the Cost of Living. Changes in inflation … Read more
UNESCO Names Panchimalco Flowers and Palms Festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Each May, the streets of Panchimalco erupt with color, incense, and memory, reminding visitors that some traditions are not staged for tourists but lived, defended, and carried forward by entire communities. The Festival of Flowers and Palms, or La Cofradía … Read more
Life at the U.S.–Mexico Border Under Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies
Every day, hopeful migrants traverse the harsh deserts and treacherous mountain regions of the southern United States in search of safety, shelter, and opportunity. While these dangerous journeys are often reported in the news, the struggles of women and girls … Read more