Life in El Salvador
El Salvador 2025 Art and Design Festival: Creativity Driving Economy and Tourism
SANTA TECLA El Salvador — El Salvador is turning to creativity to fuel economic growth. The government announced the 2025 Art and Design Festival, a nationwide celebration of artisanal talent. The event, now in its fourth edition, was presented on … Read more
Living in El Salvador: Top Reasons for Moving to El Salvador
Over the past few years, El Salvador has become an increasingly attractive destination for people from around the world—and for many Salvadorans who once left, it is now the place they choose to return to. The country offers a compelling … Read more
El Salvador Offers Diaspora Tax Breaks on $100K in Goods, Two Vehicles
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Salvadorans returning home now have a powerful incentive: the chance to bring up to $100,000 worth of belongings and two vehicles tax-free. The measure, enacted under the Special Law of Benefits and Protection for the … Read more
Political Party Arena Announces It Will Participate in the 2027 Elections
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The right-wing Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) announced it will compete in El Salvador’s 2027 elections, declaring itself “renewed” and ready to reclaim political ground after years of decline. Party president Carlos Saade made the announcement … Read more
Jorge “Mágico” González Named Meritorious Son of San Salvador Center
SENSUNTEPEQUE, El Salvador — The man Salvadorans call “El Mágico” will soon hold another title in his homeland: Meritorious Son of the San Salvador Center Municipality. San Salvador Center has bestowed one of its highest honors on Jorge “Mágico” González, … Read more
Global Passport Rankings: El Salvador Secures 36th Place in 2025
According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Salvadoran passport is ranked 36th among the most powerful passports globally. It is also 3rd in Central America and ranks 10th in Latin America. The Salvadoran passport grants visa-free access to 134 … Read more
El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins on Bitcoin Law’s Fourth Anniversary
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele marked the fourth anniversary of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law on Sunday by announcing the purchase of 21 bitcoins, despite ongoing restrictions tied to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program. The acquisition, … Read more