Blogs and Opinions
Opinion: The 1989 Jesuit Massacre El Salvador. Can those Involved Finally Face Justice?
The legal process seeking justice for the 1989 Jesuit Massacre in El Salvador has finally arrived. But, can justice finally be served and the whole truth be known remains to be seen. On February 25th, 2022, the Salvadoran Attorney General’s Office presented formal accusations against former president Alfredo Cristiani, ex-politician … Read more
How to make money in El Salvador? Three options to consider.
Three options available on how to make money in El Salvador are to get a high paying job, open your own business, or work from home as a freelancer. Making money in El Salvador or earning a living is not as easy as in other countries; nonetheless, options to make … Read more
Opinion: Gang truce or not, President Bukele is still popular in El Salvador
Despite accusations of negotiating a secret truce with organized crime, authoritarianism, corruption, and nepotism, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele keeps a strong score of popularity among Salvadorans. During the first half of his five-year term, the international community has condemned military actions, such as when Bukele entered the Salvadoran parliament with heavy-armed military staff to pressure … Read more
Crime & Financial Problems Discourage University Enrollment in El Salvador
Layla Chávez, a 23-year-old accounting major from a small town in eastern El Salvador, was afraid when she moved to the capital to go to university. Not only was it a financial challenge, but she also takes care of … Read more
El Salvador’s small business owners uncertain about Bitcoin
On Tuesday, June 8, Salvadoran Congress passed a new law making El Salvador the first country in the world to classify bitcoin as a legal currency. The lawmakers, with 62 out of 84 votes, approved President Nayib Bukele’s proposal to embrace cryptocurrency. The Salvadoran government believes Bitcoin will… Read More
Removal of Attorney General and Magistrates is not Alarming most Salvadorans
The newly elected Salvador legislature began its three-year term. This day is usually a formality with activities such as the swearing-in ceremony of all newly elected deputies. But not this time. In an unprecedented move, the Legislative Assembly voted to fire all five magistrates of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Court and… Read more
El Salvador Coffee: Discovering El Salvador’s Unique Coffee Flavorful Legacy
El Salvador coffee is and has been a big part of the nation’s history and culture. Since its introduction in 1779, the cultivation of these beans has impacted the history and economy of the country. El Salvador’s coffee production is vital to the Salvadoran economy; it creates jobs and produces … Read more
