Blogs and Opinions
2024 Presidential Electoral Campaign Begins with a Weakened Opposition Looking to Defeat Bukele
On Tuesday, October 3, the four-month phase in which the candidates for President (2024-2029) can make propaganda officially started. The presidential propaganda period ends on January 31, with Bukele being the candidate to beat given his popularity. As of October 3, only two presidential formulas have requested registration with the … Read more
10 Best places to live in El Salvador. Where to live in El Salvador?
The best places to live in El Salvador are San Salvador, La Libertad, Santa Ana, Santa Tecla, Antiguo Cuscatlan, Suchitoto, Juayua, El Tunco, Ahuachapan, and Chalatenango. El Salvador has excellent living options. If you want urban city living, look at San Salvador, Santa Tecla, or Nuevo Cuscatlan. Also, you have … Read more
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
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
Unveiling the Splendor of Independence Day in El Salvador – The September 15 Festivities!
Independence Day in El Salvador is celebrated every year on September 15. During the September 15 Festivities, El Salvador comes alive with vibrant celebrations, colorful parades, and patriotic fervor as the nation commemorates its independence from Spanish colonial rule. El Salvador observes Independence Day in November along with other Central … Read more
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
Escape the Ordinary: El Salvador Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures for the Curious Traveler
While in El Salvador, venture off the beaten path and discover a world beyond ordinary tourist destinations; the country has many hidden treasures awaiting the intrepid traveler. Visit parts of El Salvador that are not popular with tourism, such as secluded beaches and colorful, not well-known villages; here, you can … Read more
