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Salvadoran Diaspora: From the U.S. to Europe, Where Salvadorans Reside
From the United States to Europe, Salvadorans have created one of Latin America’s largest diasporas. More than 2.5 million people of Salvadoran origin reside across five continents, reshaping migration patterns, family connections, and cultural influences. Since the 1980s, people from … 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
Why Was Norman Quijano Sentenced to 13 Years and Four Months in Jail?
Norman Quijano, a high-ranking politician from the ARENA political party, was deported from the United States to El Salvador yesterday. Salvadoran authorities detained him and informed him of his conviction. Former San Salvador Mayor Norman Quijano was sentenced to 13 … Read more
El Salvador Ilopango Air Show 2026: Highlights, Activities, and Ticket Information
The Salvadoran skies will once again host the acrobatic performances of national and international pilots during the 2026 Ilopango Air Show. The event, titled “Skies to the Limit (Cielos al Límite in Spanish),” is scheduled for January 31 and February … Read more
Domestic Tourism in El Salvador Reaches 10.2 Million Visitors in 2025
El Salvador closed 2025 with a surge in domestic tourism as more than 10.2 million people visited public attractions nationwide, according to official data released by the Ministry of Tourism. Figures from the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) show visits during … Read more
Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Approves “Quincena 25” Law Granting Extra January Income to Workers
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the “Quincena 25” law this week, proposed by President Nayib Bukele, granting a January income equal to 50% of monthly wages to workers earning up to $1,500. The measure applies to public and private-sector employees … Read more
World Bank Economic Outlook for El Salvador: It Projects a 3.5% Economic Growth in 2025
The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for El Salvador, now expecting the economy to expand by 3.5% in 2025, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report released in January 2026. The updated projections improve on the … Read more