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The Top 5 Most Visited Tourist Destinations in El Salvador During the December Holidays
Tourism to El Salvador is changing, with 2023 setting a new record in tourist arrivals to El Salvador. Last year, Salvadoran authorities reported that more than 3.4 million people entered the country. The December holidays are one of the most visited. According to the Salvadoran Tourism Ministery, from December 23, … Read more
Remote Electronic Voting Begins for Salvadorans Residing Abroad
This Saturday, January 6, at 00:00, the Salvadoran Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) enabled electronic voting for Presidential and legislative elections. 741,094 Salvadorans who have a Unique Identity Document (DUI) with an address abroad can begin casting their votes. The electoral calendar began this morning and will close on February 4 … Read more
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 2023 for the country! We exceeded all international visitor entry … Read more
Deaths From Traffic Accidents Decreased by 7.1% in 2023 Compared to 2022
The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) registered a total of 1,256 people who died due to traffic accidents throughout 2023, a decrease of up to 7.1% compared to 2022. The transportation ministry reported a rise in both accidents and injuries in 2023; however, there was no increase in … Read more
Organizations Ask That the Arrest Warrant Against Ruben Zamora Be Withdrawn
Social organizations are speaking against the arrest warrant issued by the San Francisco Gotera Investigative Court against the former ambassador and politician, Ruben Zamora, for the crime of personal concealment in the case of the El Mozote massacre. The organizations contend that the arrest warrant amounts to political persecution and … Read more
The United States Government Includes Three More Salvadorans to the Engel List
The United States Department of State announced on its website Thursday, December 21, that it had added three Salvadorans to the Engel List of individuals who have knowingly engaged in acts that threaten democratic processes. The United States Engel list identifies individuals who have knowingly subverted democratic processes, engaged in … Read more
Whale-Watching Season Begins at Los Cobanos Beach in El Salvador
The Salvadoran Ministry of the Environment (MARN) reported that the whale-watching season has begun in the Los Cobanos Protected Natural Area. MARN made the announcement on their X social media account on December 19. Whale watching at Los Cobanos beach in El Salvador is a captivating marine adventure usually available … Read more
