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Ernesto Muyshondt, Benito Lara, and three others are sentenced for negotiations with gangs.
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — A Salvadoran court sentenced several prominent political figures Tuesday for negotiating with gangs, delivering some of the harshest rulings in recent electoral corruption cases. The First Sentencing Court of San Salvador handed former mayor Ernesto … Read more
La Laguna Botanical Garden: Nature and Family Fun in Antiguo Cuscatlán
La Laguna Botanical Garden offers more than just greenery—it’s a place where nature, family-friendly games, and relaxation come together, creating one of El Salvador’s most inviting urban escapes. Located in Antiguo Cuscatlán, within La Libertad, the garden is situated within … Read more
Los Tercios Waterfall in Suchitoto: Nature, Mystery, Fun, and Family Adventures
Los Tercios Waterfall in Suchitoto is no ordinary sight. With towering stone columns and whispered legends, this natural wonder captivates visitors seeking beauty, mystery, and history in the Cuscatlán North Municipality. Suchitoto has become one of El Salvador’s premier tourist … Read more
Indigo Festival of Suchitoto 2025: Two-Day Celebration of Culture and Tradition—September 27-28
This September, the colorful town of Suchitoto, with its cobblestone streets, will be decorated in shades of deep blue as the city prepares to host the 2025 Indigo Festival on September 27 and 28. Now in its seventh edition, the … Read more
U.S. Trump Administration Designates El Salvador’s Barrio 18 as Foreign Terrorist Group
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — In a move underscoring its hardened stance on transnational crime, the Trump administration on Thursday formally designated El Salvador’s Barrio 18 street gang a foreign terrorist organization. The designation places Barrio 18 alongside global extremist … Read more
El Salvador 2025 Art and Design Festival: Creativity Driving Economy and Tourism
SANTA TECLA El Salvador — El Salvador is turning to creativity to fuel economic growth. The government announced the 2025 Art and Design Festival, a nationwide celebration of artisanal talent. The event, now in its fourth edition, was presented on … 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