Opinion


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The Menace of Extortion in El Salvador. Breaking the Chains of Shakedowns


Over the last 25 years, extortion in El Salvador has been a formidable and pervasive problem that has cast a shadow of fear and instability over many Salvadorans and businesses. The extortion problem executed by these criminal groups has had profound social, economic, and security implications in the country. This … Read more

All Souls day El Salvador

The ‘Day of the Dead’ sparks painful memories of violence in El Salvador


El Salvador is full of marvelous customs and traditions. Yet, there is one Salvadoran celebration that not many look forward to, me included: The “Day of the Dead” or All Souls Day, when like in many other countries with Christian backgrounds, families visit graveyards to commemorate their deceased loved ones. … Read more

Salvadoran Soccer Team

The Salvadoran National Soccer Team (La Selecta) Continues to Disappoint. But we continue to watch Them!


It is almost 8pm Salvadoran local time, and the National Soccer team is about to take on the Trinidad & Tobago squad; it is a must-win game for the Salvadoran team if they want to improve in the CONCACAF Nations League. Before watching the game, I called friends living on … Read more

President Nayib Bukele

Nayib Bukele with an easy path to a second presidential term in El Salvador


The time has arrived for the 2024 Salvadoran presidential campaign to begin. All Salvadoran political parties have ended their internal elections and are ready to officially start their campaign to defeat the most popular president in Latin America, Nayib Bukele. The presidential candidates seeking to step out of Bukele’s shadow are Manuel “Chino” Flores from the left-wing FMLN … Read more

Javier Milei Argentina

Opinion: Why Argentinians voted for Javier Milei. Perspective from an Argentinian!


The two main national forces responsible for the famous rift in Argentine society, Juntos por el cambio and Unión por la Patria (representing the current government), are in shock over the sweeping victory of Libertad Avanza, whose leader is Javier Milei. On August 13, Argentina held elections to choose the presidential pre-candidates, with a view to the October … Read more

Guatemala Presidential Election 2023

Opinion: Will Guatemala Face its Past as it Votes for its Future?


The year 2023 is, without a doubt, decisive for Guatemala. And, as many wonder what lies ahead for the country, looking to its past is also imperative. The general presidential elections are due to be held on June 25, and polls show a high level of pessimism among Guatemalans. This context for this is severe human rights violations, the curtailed state of press freedom, violent deaths because of … Read more

Tamara Taraciuk

Tamara Taraciuk of HRW wants international leaders to speak up against Bukele’s security policies


March 27, 2023, marked the first anniversary of the Salvadoran State of Exception that negates some constitutional guarantees and has resulted in the arrest of over 66,000 people. The controversial measure has been extended over 11 consecutive times. The Bukele security measure has the approval of most Salvadorans; however, local … Read more