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Procession of the Christs of Izalco: Exploring Salvadorans Traditions and Preserving Heritage
As in past years, Indigenous residents, parishioners of Izalco, and visitors alike will participate in the 2024 Procession of the Christs of Izalco. This Salvadoran tradition unfolds every year on Holy Thursday during the Easter Week celebrations. During the Procession of the Christs of Izalco, members of the brotherhoods carry … Read more
US Makes Headway in MS13 Terrorism Case as Gang’s Sixth Top Leader Is Arrested
The recent arrest of a senior MS13 leader could provide prosecutors with greater insight into the relationship between the MS13’s highest-ranking members and the officials behind El Salvador’s brutal gang crackdown. Fredy Iván Jandrés Parada, alias “Lucky de Parkview,” was arrested in San Diego, California on March 7. Court Watch was the first to break the news two weeks later. Lucky was on the FBI’s most … Read more
Los Talcigüines of Texistepeque: A Salvadoran Holy Week Tradition Worth Experiencing
Every year’s Holy Monday, the famous Talcigüines of Texistepeque take to the streets dressed in red and whip visitors and locals alike to cleanse their sins. The whip-wielding demons hitting people is a cultural tradition of Texistepeque in the Santa Ana North municipality. The Talcigüines of Texistepeque are part of … Read more
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day, Enjoying a Caffeine Celebration
Coffee enthusiasts eagerly await the inaugural celebration of El Salvador Pacamara Coffee Day, a yearly event scheduled to take place on March 23. Renowned for its unique flavor profile and exceptional quality, El Salvador Pacamara Coffee embodies the rich coffee culture of the country. Grown at high altitudes in El … Read more
Insights Into the 2024 Salvadoran Elections Results: Democracy in Action!
The 2024 Salvadoran Elections marked a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. It was the first time an incumbent president ran for re-election in over 50 years and won with 84.65% of the votes. The elections saw Nayib Bukele’s New Ideas political party assert a commanding victory in all … Read more
The Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Projects an Economic Growth of 3% to 3.5% in 2024
The Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR) projects that El Salvador’s economy will grow between 3.0% and 3.5% in 2024, driven by an increase in the development of public and private investment projects. BCR’s President Douglas Rodríguez affirmed that one of the primary drivers of this economic growth is the improved … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Cost in 2024 is $256.82 in Urban Areas
El Salvador’s basic food basket cost per family is $256.82 for the urban sector and $185.17 for rural areas. The Salvadoran essential food basket cost in urban areas is about 27.9% more expensive than in the rural sector. One of the principal worries Salvadorans have entering 2024 is the high … Read more
