Society and Culture 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
IUDOP Survey Finds Majority of Salvadorans Feel Hopeful About Country’s Direction in 2026
Entering 2026, Salvadorans feel optimistic, according to a new national survey that suggests public sentiment is hopeful despite lingering economic concerns and political debate. A recent study by the Institute of Public Opinion (IUDOP) at the José Simeón Cañas Central … Read more
San Miguel Launches Patron Saint Festivities With Colorful Mail Parade and Month-Long Celebrations
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — The streets of San Miguel erupted in color and sound Saturday, November 1, as the traditional mail parade signaled the start of one of the country’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. The patron saint festivities of … Read more
CNN Travel Honors Pupusas: El Salvador’s National Dish Among the World’s 50 Best Breads
Few national dishes capture the soul of a nation like the Salvadoran Pupusa. Simple yet profound, it embodies centuries of Salvadoran tradition and culture—and now, it’s earning global applause. CNN Travel recently placed Pupusas among the “50 of the world’s … Read more
El Salvador Offers Diaspora Tax Breaks on $100K in Goods, Two Vehicles
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Salvadorans returning home now have a powerful incentive: the chance to bring up to $100,000 worth of belongings and two vehicles tax-free. The measure, enacted under the Special Law of Benefits and Protection for the … Read more
Global Passport Rankings: El Salvador Secures 36th Place in 2025
According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Salvadoran passport is ranked 36th among the most powerful passports globally. It is also 3rd in Central America and ranks 10th in Latin America. The Salvadoran passport grants visa-free access to 134 … Read more
Archbishop Luis Escobar Alas Delivers 150,000 Signatures Against El Salvador’s Metallic Mining Law
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In a significant show of public opposition to mining in El Salvador, Archbishop Luis Escobar Alas delivered a letter and 150,000 signatures to the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to repeal the recently approved … Read more