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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

Cannabis in El Salvador

Is it Legal to Grow Cannabis in El Salvador?


Is weed legal in El Salvador? The country’s 200 miles of coastline, numerous volcanoes, and Mayan ruins make it an ideal tourist destination. It’s the perfect location to experience the wonders of cannabis. Or is it? Whether you’re a weed enthusiast, citizen, or traveler, we’ve got you covered on the … 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

Salvadoran Chicha

Salvadoran Chicha, the Drink of Salvadoran Ancestors


Salvadoran Chicha is a traditional fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from corn. It has been a part of Salvadoran culture for centuries and is drunk at festivals, social gatherings, and family celebrations. The traditional Chicha from El Salvador is prepared using fermented corn grains, panela brown sugar, ginger, black pepper, … Read more

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Unfreedom Monitor Report: El Salvador


Authoritarian regimes have long had a complicated relationship with media and communications technologies. The Unfreedom Monitor is a Global Voices Advox research initiative examining the growing phenomenon of networked or digital authoritarianism. This extract is of the executive summary of the report on El Salvador, from the series of reports to come out of the research under the … Read more

This new, trending Cuban song calls for artists to speak out against the island’s regime


Try as we might to be optimistic in describing Cuba’s current social landscape, it really is bleak. The inhabitants of the island are emotionally and psychologically drained. With unprecedented inflation, the dollarization of the economy, supply and medicine shortages, endless blackouts, increased insecurity and social inequalities, or worse still, the regime’s systematic repression of those who speak out, analysts … Read more