Life in El Salvador
Terrorism Confinement Center CECOT: El Salvador’s Mega-Prison Symbol of Security and Control
El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) stands as the world’s largest prison, built to hold 40,000 inmates. It symbolizes President Nayib Bukele’s war against the country’s notorious gangs. The prison, located in Tecoluca, marks the culmination of Bukele’s security policy … Read more
El Salvador’s 2027 Elections Set for February 28, Tribunal Confirms Election Date
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) confirmed Monday that the country’s next general elections will take place on February 28, 2027, maintaining the original date despite recent constitutional reforms. The tribunal’s collegiate body voted to … Read more
2025 Jocote Corona Fair: Food, Culture & Views at Cerro Verde National Park “October 4-5”
Every year, Salvadorans eagerly await the harvest of one of the country’s most unique fruits: the jocote corona. Sweet, tangy, and crowned with its distinctive shape, this small fruit inspires not just dishes but entire celebrations. In 2025, the Jocote … Read more
El Salvador Named Host of World Tourism Day 2026, Marking Historic First
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador has been selected to host World Tourism Day in 2026, making it the first Central American country to host the industry’s most significant global commemoration. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony … Read more
The Role of Remittances in Shaping El Salvador’s Economy
Remittances are more than money transfers in El Salvador—they are lifelines. Every dollar sent home represents survival, stability, and sacrifice, shaping both households and the nation’s economic trajectory. For decades, Salvadorans living abroad, especially in the United States, have supported … Read more
Foreign direct investment to El Salvador closed at more than $45 million in the second quarter of 2025
SANTA ANA, El Salvador — Foreign direct investment (FDI) to El Salvador climbed above $45 million in the second quarter of 2025, marking a recovery after last year’s steep losses. The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Tuesday that net foreign … Read more
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