Life in El Salvador
Economic Commission for Latin America ECLAC Forecasts 2.8% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran economy is expected to expand more than previously anticipated next year, according to the latest projections from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The agency raised El … Read more
These Are the Tourist Sites Declared “Family-Friendly” by the Salvadoran Government
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador has become the first nation to formally promote family-centered tourism, a milestone recognized by UN Tourism following the launch of the Salvadoran government’s “Family Friendly” tourism initiative. The program, officially presented on October … Read more
El Salvador Unveils “Family Friendly” Tourism Strategy at UN Forum
El Salvador is taking a global step to rebrand itself as a leading family tourism destination through a new initiative unveiled before the United Nations’ tourism agency in Madrid, Spain. First Lady Gabriela de Bukele presented the “El Salvador Family … Read more
TSE Urges Salvadorans to Update DUI Address Before February 2026 Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal of El Salvador (TSE) is urging citizens to update their address on their Unique Identity Document (DUI) before the February 27, 2026, deadline, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The update process, which began on … Read more
CNN Travel Honors Pupusas: El Salvador’s National Dish Among the World’s 50 Best Breads
Few national dishes capture the soul of a nation like the Salvadoran Pupusa. Simple yet profound, it embodies centuries of Salvadoran tradition and culture—and now, it’s earning global applause. CNN Travel recently placed Pupusas among the “50 of the world’s … Read more
The International Monetary Fund Reaffirms El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow 2.5% in 2025
El Salvador is expected to post the slowest economic growth in Central America in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Global Economic Outlook, released on October 2025. The IMF maintained its 2025 growth forecast for … Read more
Minimum Wage in El Salvador: Understanding the Economic Realities of Salvadorans
The minimum wage in El Salvador is a controversial issue, as it significantly affects the livelihoods and economic stability of most Salvadorans. Fair wages are crucial for reducing poverty and enhancing the quality of life. However, in El Salvador, the … Read more