Life in El Salvador
Bitcoin Adoption in El Salvador: A Transformational Journey
El Salvador was the first nation in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. This bold move sparked global debate, with Bitcoin proponents heralding it as a revolution in global finance, while critics question the implications for … Read more
Chivo Pets Hospital: Making Affordable Animal Care Accessible in El Salvador
Chivo Pets Hospital in El Salvador is a unique veterinary hospital launched in 2022 as part of the government’s efforts to improve animal welfare across the country. It’s a public hospital designed to offer affordable and high-quality medical care for … Read more
Ernesto Muyshondt Sentenced to Four Years for Neglecting Duties as San Salvador Mayor
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Former San Salvador mayor Ernesto “Neto” Muyshondt was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, February 28, for dereliction of duty tied to his 2018–2021 term at the head of the capital city. The … Read more
Trump Delays 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Until April: When will they be applied?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will take effect on April 2, provided the two countries demonstrate progress on border security and fentanyl trafficking. Despite this second delay, Trump … Read more
The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Approves $1.4 Billion Financing Program for El Salvador
Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a $1.4 billion financing program for El Salvador, providing immediate economic support to the country; it includes an initial disbursement of $113 million. According to the IMF, the program aims to … Read more
El Salvador Begins Construction of New Airport in the Eastern Region: A Game-Changer for Regional Development
Yesterday, President Nayib Bukele symbolically began the construction of phase one of the Pacific Airport by laying the first stone of the project. This airport is one of his flagship projects, which seeks to revitalize the eastern part of the … Read more
ANEP: Women-Led Companies in El Salvador Have Grown 30% Over the Last Decade
The National Association of Private Enterprise (ANEP) stated that women-led companies in El Salvador have increased by 30% over the last decade. ANEP’s president, Agustin Martinez, highlighted the percentage increase during a forum with women leaders of business associations in … Read more