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 … Read more
Remembering Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero: 45 Years of Courage, Faith, and Inspiration
On March 24, El Salvador commemorates the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero—a date engraved in the hearts of Salvadorans as a powerful reminder of faith, justice, and courage. On the eve of the anniversary, hundreds … Read more
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Pacamara Coffee
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day, celebrated annually on March 23, it honors the country’s renowned Pacamara coffee variety. 2025 marks its second year, highlighting the country’s rich coffee culture. The specific events planned for this day are uncertain, as the … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Increases to $247.61 in February 2025
In 2025, the cost of El Salvador’s basic food basket is $247.61 for urban families and $181.05 for those in rural areas. The urban basket is $66.56, or 26.9%, more expensive than the rural one. These costs are based on … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador: Supporting Families and Driving Economic Growth
According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), year-to-date remittances to El Salvador have reached $1,406.4 million—an increase of 14.2% or $175.1 million compared to the same period in 2024. In February, Salvadorans received $729.3 million in remittances, marking a 15.5% … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports Breakdown: Country Sees 5.7% Growth Year-to-Date
According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), El Salvador has exported $1,097.0 million in products so far in 2025, marking an increase of $59.3 million, or 5.7%, compared to the same period last year. El Salvador exported $551.4 million in … Read more
What Is El Salvador Known for Worldwide in 2025? Key Highlights That Shape Its Global Image
What is El Salvador known for worldwide? In 2025, it’s known for President Nayib Bukele, improved security, and the State of Exception, which helped reduce gang violence and crime. El Salvador is also recognized for CECOT, its mega prison, and … Read more
Major Corruption Cases Shake Ecuador, But Can the Justice System Keep Up the Fight?
Ecuador’s judiciary has delivered a wave of landmark convictions in corruption cases that have shaken the country’s political and judicial elite, raising hopes for accountability—but looming political transitions threaten to undermine these gains. In a major development earlier this month, Ecuador’s National Court of Justice (Corte Nacional de Justicia, or CNJ) sentenced 10 individuals for criminal conspiracy in a case … Read more
Is the Trump Administration Trading MS-13 Prosecutions for Mass Deportations?
The recent deportation of a high-ranking MS-13 leader as part of a broader mass removal of Venezuelan nationals is raising questions about whether the Trump administration is compromising its long-standing efforts to dismantle transnational gangs in favor of rapid deportation policies. César Humberto López Larios, known as “Greñas,” a veteran leader of … Read more