Life in El Salvador
2025 Expo Mango El Salvador Ichanmichen! The Ideal Event to Enjoy Tasty Mango Foods, Drinks, and Sweets
Get ready for a flavorful celebration at the 2025 Expo Mango El Salvador Ichanmichen, happening April 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ichanmichen Recreational Park in Zacatecoluca. With a general admission of just $1.50, this vibrant event invites visitors to taste over 10 delicious mango varieties and … Read more
Falling Behind: El Salvador Has Second-Lowest Minimum Wage in Central America
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador has the second-lowest minimum wage in Central America and remains the only country in the region that has not complied with its wage review regulations, according to a new study released Friday, March 13 by the Foundation for Studies on the Application of … Read more
Human Rights Watch: El Salvador’s Prisons “No Place for U.S. Deportees”
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran government’s offer to house U.S.-deported immigrants, including American citizens with criminal convictions, in its prison system has drawn sharp criticism from Human Rights Watch, which warns that such a policy would fuel human rights abuses and deepen an already dire humanitarian crisis. President … Read more
U.S. Birthright Citizenship Under Threat: Trump’s Legal Fight Could Impact Latin American Immigrants
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow parts of its controversial restrictions on birthright citizenship to take effect, even as legal challenges continue in lower courts—a move that could carry significant consequences for immigrants from Latin America. Thursday, Jan. 13, the administration asked … Read more
Digital Commerce Grows in El Salvador, but Fear and Cybersecurity Challenges Remain
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — According to CAMARASAL, the Technology Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador, 22 percent of commerce in El Salvador is conducted digitally, signaling a growing shift toward e-commerce in the country. Jaime García, president of the CAMARASAL Technology Committee, stated in … Read more
El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most in 2025?
In 2025, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns revolve around economic issues such as the high cost of living, limited job opportunities, and low wages. The second most pressing concern for Salvadorans this year is limited access to quality education and healthcare, followed by escalating environmental problems and the violation or … Read more
Labor Migration Program Sends Thousands of Salvadorans to Work in U.S. and Canada
Over 11,000 Salvadorans have secured temporary employment opportunities in the United States and Canada through the Labor Migration Program, an initiative spearheaded by El Salvador’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MTPS). The employment initiative continues to expand, with new opportunities in Europe on the horizon. Minister of Labor Rolando … Read more
Salvadoran Navy Seizes 1.5 Tons of Cocaine Worth $37.5 Million in Major Pacific Operation
San Salvador, March 12, 2025 — In a significant blow to international drug trafficking, the Salvadoran Navy has seized 1.5 tons of cocaine valued at approximately $37.5 million during a high-seas operation in the Pacific Ocean, President Nayib Bukele announced Tuesday night. The vessel carrying the illicit cargo was intercepted … Read more
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation is making headlines in 2025, as the days without homicides are increasing. As of March 10, the country has already recorded 58 murder-free days, slightly surpassing the 55 zero-homicide days during the same period in 2024. This positive trend builds on last year’s record-breaking achievement … Read more