Life in El Salvador
The Ahuachapan Center Municipality Will Be the Capital of El Salvador for One Day
On September 7, 2024, the municipality of Ahuachapan Center will be the capital of the Republic of El Salvador for one day. This symbolic designation honors the municipality’s celebration of the Day of the Lanterns (Día de los Farolitos). El … Read more
President Nayib Bukele: Non-violent Criminals Can Receive Training and Repay Their Debt to Society
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced yesterday that 48,000 prisoners in the trust phase are being trained in different trades to carry out prison work and pay off their debt to society. President Bukele shared a video highlighting the transformation of … Read more
Salvadoran Government Modernizes Its Financial Check System
Douglas Rodríguez, President of the Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR), announced on Monday, August 19, a new bank service of same-day check clearing service of funds issued through checks within the national financial system. Rodriguez stated at the press conference … Read more
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Vocal Critic of Nayib Bukele, Withdraws Independent Senate Bid
This Friday, United States Democrat Senator Bob Menendez, a vocal critic of President Nayib Bukele and Bitcoin, withdrew his independent Senate Bid. “Please be advised that as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in this November’s election, I am … Read more
Analyzing Poverty in El Salvador: An Insight Into El Salvador’s Poverty Rate!
Poverty in El Salvador is a complex and pressing issue that has profound implications for the nation’s population. Because of poverty, a significant portion of the country’s citizens grapple with economic hardship, limited access to necessities, and persistent social inequality. … Read more
Education in El Salvador: Statistics and Problems that Need Solving
Since 2021, El Salvador is experiencing levels of security never seen before, or at least not in the last 40-plus years. This improved security is good news for Salvadorans; however, it will not help solve the country’s financial and poverty … Read more
Getting to Know El Salvador Departments and Municipalities; From Coast to Highlands!
El Salvador is divided into 14 departments and 44 municipalities, each offering a distinctive blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. San Salvador stands as the most populous department, with an estimated population of 1,730,449, and Cabañas, with 153,571 inhabitants, … Read more
