Life in El Salvador
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 … Read more
El Salvador Projects 135,000 International Visitors During the Holy Week Celebrations
San Salvador, March 10, 2025 — El Salvador is ready for a significant tourism boost during the upcoming 2025 Holy Week holiday, with the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) forecasting the arrival of approximately 135,000 international tourists. The expected influx could … Read more
Salvadoran Red Cross Hosts the 2025 Paso del Hombre Endurance Test
La Libertad, El Salvador — The Salvadoran Red Cross successfully held the annual Paso del Hombre (Man’s Passage) endurance test on Sunday. This event assesses swimmers’ strength and stamina. This year’s edition registered over 175 participants who undertook the challenging … Read more
President Bukele Reverses Decision to Close Chivo Pets Hospital, Announces Increased Budget
San Salvador, El Salvador – March 9, 2025 — In a swift policy reversal, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced on Sunday that the Chivo Pets veterinary hospital will remain open, just one day after he declared its closure. The president … Read more
Bukele Orders Closure of Chivo Pets Hospital, IBA, and Polipet Following Animal Abuse Allegations
San Salvador, El Salvador – March 8, 2025 — President Nayib Bukele announced on Saturday the immediate closure of Chivo Pets, the Animal Welfare Institute (IBA), and Polipet, following public outrage over alleged animal abuse at a shelter in Ilopango, … Read more
President Bukele Stands Firm: Vows to Keep Buying Bitcoin for El Salvador
Today, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele reaffirmed that the country will continue purchasing Bitcoins, dismissing concerns that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) might impose restrictions as part of a proposed $1.4 billion financing program. President Bukele made it clear that Bitcoin … Read more
The San Salvador Metropolitan Area: 28 Districts, From Upscale Urban Centers to Charming Beach Towns
The San Salvador Metropolitan Area, home to 28 diverse districts, offers a mixture of upscale urban centers, historic neighborhoods, and charming beach towns, making it a dynamic hub of culture, commerce, and tourism. The San Salvador Metropolitan Area (AMSS) includes … Read more