Life in El Salvador
The 11th Jocote Baron Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapan, Is Set for Sunday, April 7, 2024
As it has occurred 10th times before, the San Lorenzo district in the Ahuachapan North municipality will hold its traditional Jocote Baron Rojo festival; the 11th Jocote celebration will be on Sunday, April 7, starting at 8:00 AM at the municipal plaza. Jocote Baron Rojo is one of the two … Read more
Nuestro Tiempo and Cambio Democratico Political Parties to Face Cancelation Proceedings
It has been approximately a month since the conclusion of the 2024 elections. The political parties that secured seats in the legislative assembly appear to be gearing up for the upcoming governing term. On the other hand, the political parties, such as GANA, FMLN, NT, and CD, which participated in … Read more
More Than 150 Intoxicated Drivers Were Arrested During the Easter Holidays
Yesterday, the Vice Minister of Transportation, Nelson Reyes, announced that 153 intoxicated drivers were arrested through the Easter holiday week, 143% more than in 2023, when 63 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Reyes noted that the growth in arrests is due to the increase in anti-doping controls placed … Read more
Salvadoran Authorities Provide a Final Balance of Emergencies Attended During the Holy Week
Yesterday, the Salvadoran authorities that make up the National Civil Protection Commission (PROCIVIL) announced the final balance of the emergencies attended to within the framework of the Summer 2024 Plan, which corresponds to the Easter holiday period. Luis Alonso Amaya, the Civil Protection director, reported that between March 23 and … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Territorial Control Plan: Transforming El Salvador’s Security Landscape
Under President Nayib Bukele’s government, El Salvador has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its security landscape. The administration’s severe security measures have effectively bolstered safety and instilled greater confidence among the population. Nayib Bukele’s territorial control plan is one of the strategies! Nayib Bukele’s territorial control plan consists of seven … Read more