Life in El Salvador


President Nayib Bukele

Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s Controversial and Popular President


Nayib Bukele, a businessman-turned-politician, has been President of El Salvador since 2019. He rose to power by promising to combat corruption, reform the political system, and tackle the nation’s gang crisis. After five years in office, Bukele remains extremely popular … Read more

Procession of the Christs of Izalco

Procession of the Christs of Izalco: Holy Thursday Salvadoran Tradition that Preserves Heritage


As in past years, Indigenous residents, parishioners of Izalco, and visitors alike will participate in the Procession of the Christs of Izalco. This Salvadoran tradition unfolds yearly on Holy Thursday during the Easter Week celebrations. During the Procession of the … Read more

El Salvador Civil Protection

Salvadoran Authorities Report 15 Dead in First Four Days of Holy Week

 

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — At least 15 people have died in El Salvador during the first four days of the Easter holiday period, most of them in traffic accidents, according to official reports released Wednesday. The General Directorate of … Read more

El Salvador Enters U.S. Global Entry Program

El Salvador Becomes First Central American Nation in U.S. Global Entry Program


WASHINGTON — El Salvador has become the first country in Central America to join the United States Global Entry program, granting its citizens access to expedited immigration processing at U.S. airports — a move announced the same day President Nayib … Read more

Talcigüines of Texistepeque

Los Talcigüines of Texistepeque: A Salvadoran Holy Week Tradition Worth Experiencing


Every year, on Holy Monday, the famous Talcigüines of Texistepeque, dressed in red, take to the streets and whip visitors and locals alike to cleanse their sins. The whip-wielding demons hitting people is a cultural tradition of Texistepeque in the … Read more

Bukele Meets Trump at White House

Nayib Bukele Meets Trump at White House: Leaders Highlight Crime-Fighting Partnership


WASHINGTON — In a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele solidified a contentious immigration partnership, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. The two leaders announced … Read more

Port of Acajutla El Salvador

Port of Acajutla in Sonsonate: Playing a Strategic Role in El Salvador’s Trade and Economy


The Port of Acajutla is the principal industrial seaport of El Salvador, serving as a vital gateway for the nation’s maritime trade. It is central to the country’s economic development and global connectivity. Located in the Department of Sonsonate, the … Read more

President Daniel Noboa

Daniel Noboa Is Re-Elected President of Ecuador for the 2025-2029 Term


OLÓN, Ecuador (AP) — President Daniel Noboa secured reelection Sunday, positioning himself to lead Ecuador through 2029 after a turbulent year marked by gang violence and political instability. With 75.82% of votes counted, Noboa received 56.13% of the vote, defeating … Read more

Presidents of El Salvador

Presidents of El Salvador: The Leaders Who Shaped El Salvador’s Political Landscape From 1989-2029


El Salvador, a country with a diverse political history, has been shaped by a wide range of presidents—for better or worse. From controversial figures to modern leaders, each has left a distinct mark on the country’s direction, influencing everything from … Read more