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El Salvador 2027 Election Eligible Voters: 4.8M in Country, 1.13M Abroad
Fernando Velasco, executive director of the Salvadoran National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN), reported that approximately 4.8 million Salvadorans living in the country and about 1.13 million Salvadorans abroad are currently eligible to vote. Velasco explained that these figures correspond … Read more
Tecoluca’s Marañón Festival: Food, Music, and Cashew Farm Tours (March 28, 2026)
Each year, Tecoluca in San Vicente South hosts the Cashew Festival (Festival del Marañón en Tecoluca). This tasty celebration blends food, farming, and local culture. In 2026, the sixteenth edition will take place on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 9:00 … Read more
The 13th Jocote Baron Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapan, Is Set for Sunday, March 22
Thousands of visitors are expected to gather in the San Lorenzo district on Sunday, March 22, for the 13th annual Jocote Barón Rojo Festival, a celebration dedicated to one of the region’s most recognized seasonal fruits. Organized by the Ahuachapán … Read more
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 Traffic Accidents: Over 3,950 Cases and 239 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
More than 3,950 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first two months of 2026, resulting in 239 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,577 Coins, Worth About $504.2 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,577.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $504.2 million—$66,544 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
The Surf Tournaments in El Salvador continue to bring attention to the country’s excellent surf spots, including Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana, thereby strengthening the nation’s growing global reputation as a surfing powerhouse. The Surf City El Salvador … Read more