Life in El Salvador
El Salvador Set a New Record in Tourist Arrivals in 2023
Morena Valdez, the Minister of Tourism of El Salvador (MITUR), informed that more than 3.4 million people entered the country in 2023, setting a new record. Minister Valdez made the announcement on her X account yesterday, January 2. An incredible … Read more
Between Democracy and Authoritarianism in El Salvador: The Political Landscape Going Into the 2024 Elections
It is December, and Salvadorans are preparing to celebrate one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Christmas. Usually, during these celebrations, most Salvadorans worry about what to do for the holidays and if they have enough money to survive the month. However, this year, there is an added element that most Salvadorans must contemplate going into 2024: the upcoming… Read more
El Salvador Launches (New Freedom Visa) for High-Net-Worth Individuals
To attract large-scale foreign investors who can contribute capital to the country’s development, the Salvadoran Government launched a new “Freedom Visa Program.” The Freedom Visa Program offers 1000 investors who invest one 1 million US dollars in El Salvador residency … Read more
Salvadorans Can Now Renew Their Passports Online
The General Directorate of Migration and Immigration of El Salvador launched a new digital platform to simplify the passport renewal process for all Salvadorans over 18 years of age. Ricardo Cucalon, the Director General of Migration and Immigration, announced the … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more