Life in El Salvador
Javier Siman, Salvadoran businessman leader, and lawyer
Javier Siman is a Salvadoran businessman leader and lawyer. He is the current president of ANEP, the National Association of private businesses. Javier Siman warns that an economic crisis is coming to El Salvador, the government disagrees. Javier Siman, a renowned businessman and president of the National Association of Private … Read more
Marijuana in El Salvador. Is Marijuana Legal in El Salvador?
Is weed legal in El Salvador? No, it is not. Salvadoran laws say that it is illegal to produce, sell, and carry any kind of marijuana product in El Salvador, either for medicinal or recreational purposes. Weed is illegal in El Salvador; possession of any type of cannabis has severe … Read more
New Ideas Political Party. Number One Political Party in El Salvador
The New Ideas political party, or Nuevas Ideas, was founded in 2017 by Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele. The political party was legalized by the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) in 2018. After the 2021 municipal and legislative elections, New Ideas became the number one political party in El Salvador. The creation … Read more
Financial Inclusion, a problem that affects many Salvadorans and businesses
Financial Inclusion in El Salvador is a problem that affects over 70% of the population and most micro and small businesses, especially those that operate informally. Financial exclusion in El Salvador prevents many people and enterprises from accessing essential inexpensive financial products or services. Individuals who face this financial exclusion … Read more
Mario Duran, City mayor of San Salvador from 2021 to 2024
Mario Duran is the mayor of San Salvador, the largest city in El Salvador; his term as mayor is from 2021 to 2024. Mario Duran previously served as El Salvador’s Minister of the Interior, a position he relinquished on November 20, 2020. During his time as minister of the interior, … Read more
Alexia Rivas El Salvador. New Ideas Political Party Deputy for San Salvador
Alexia Rivas is a deputy representing the department of San Salvador at the Salvadoran congress; her legislative period is from 2021 to 2024. Alexia Rivas is a member of New Ideas, the political party created by President Nayib Bukele; she won her seat in the February 28, 2021 elections. Rivas … Read more
Salvadoran Legislators approve reforms to simplify opening bank account requirements
Salvadoran Legislators approved reforms to article 20 of the Law to Facilitate Financial Inclusion that simplifies the requirements when opening bank accounts. The approval took place on June 14th Legislative Plenary Session. Simplifying the requirements demanded of Salvadorans when opening a bank account will facilitate financial inclusion for all Salvadorans. … Read more
