Life in El Salvador


Barrio 18 or 18 Street Gang

Inside the 18th Street Gang: An In-Depth Profile of the Barrio 18 Gang


The 18th Street gang, or Barrio 18, is a transnational criminal organization that began in Los Angeles in the 1960s, initially as a multi-ethnic street gang. Known for its violent operations, it engages in drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. With a strong presence across the U.S. and Central America, Barrio … Read more

El Salvador National Library

El Salvador National Library: Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future!


Located in the vibrant heart of San Salvador, the the National Library stand as a beacon of knowledge and culture. El Salvador’s new library will preserve the literary heritage of El Salvador while embracing modern technology and fostering a love for reading and learning. The National Library was a donation … Read more

Roberto d'Aubuisson

Politician Roberto d’Aubuisson and Family Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Illicit Enrichment


The Salvadoran Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has sued the former deputy and former mayor of Santa Tecla for the ARENA party, Roberto d’Aubuisson, his wife, and two children, for alleged illicit enrichment of $992,699.52. The Attorney General’s Office filed the lawsuit at the Second Instance Environmental Chamber of Santa Tecla … Read more

Luis Parada El Salvador Politician

Luis Parada: Our Time 2024 Presidential Candidate


Luis Parada is a presidential candidate for the 2024 Salvadoran Elections; Parada is a former member of the Salvadoran military and a lawyer residing in the United States. Parada will run under the Nuestro Tiempo political flag; he will face Nayib Bukele, the most popular politician in the region. Human … Read more

Volaris Airlines El Salvador

Volaris Airlines El Salvador adds the eighth route to the United States


Volaris Airlines El Salvador announced a new route connecting El Salvador to the city of Chicago in the United States, becoming the eighth route that the airline operates from El Salvador to the US. Volaris Airlines El Salvador offers travelers a convenient and affordable way to travel with a focus … Read more

Transportation in El Salvador

Transportation in El Salvador: Exploring El Salvador’s Transportation Options


The best modes of transportation in El Salvador are driving, taking taxis, shuttles, uber, and public transportation. The best way of getting around El Salvador changes depending on the starting location or final destination. These forms of transportation have good and bad reasons for using or not using them; it … Read more

City of Santa Ana El Salvador

City of Santa Ana El Salvador. A Place With Historical Landmarks, Eco-Tourism, and Modern Comforts

 

The city of Santa Ana in western El Salvador is the second-largest in the country; it is the capital of the coffee-producing department of Santa Ana. Santa Ana City, also known as La Ciudad Morena (The Brown City,) is about 60 kilometers northwest of the country’s capital, San Salvador. Santa … Read more