Opinion


El Salvador Passport Global Ranking

El Salvador Ranks 39th Among the Most Powerful Passports in the World


The Salvadoran passport is in 4th position among the countries with the most powerful passport in Central America; it is in 12th place in Latin America and in 39th place worldwide. The consulting firm Henley & Partners released the new rankings in January 2024. It measures the number of destinations … Read more

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El Salvador Makes the List of New York Times “52 Places to Go In 2024”


Tourism to El Salvador is improving, which is good news for the Smallest country in Central America. This week, the New York Times newspaper released its list of the 52 Places to Go in 2024, including El Salvador. El Salvador is listed as the 33 place to go behind Brasilia, … Read more

Traveling to El Salvador with Tattoos

Traveling to El Salvador with Tattoos, Should you be Worried?


Many visitors wonder if traveling to El Salvador with tattoos is going to be a problem; some wonder if they should take extra precautions when visiting or not visit the country at all. Traveling to El Salvador with tattoos should not be a concern for almost everyone who visits and … Read more

President Nayib Bukele

Between Democracy and Authoritarianism in El Salvador: The Political Landscape Going Into the 2024 Elections


It is December, and Salvadorans are preparing to celebrate one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Christmas. Usually, during these celebrations, most Salvadorans worry about what to do for the holidays and if they have enough money to survive the month. However, this year, there is an added element that most Salvadorans must contemplate going into 2024: the upcoming… Read more

President Nayib Bukele

Opinion: Nayib Bukele Doesn’t Need to Run a Presidential Campaign to Win Re-Election


It has been almost two weeks since the Salvadoran legislature granted President Nayib Bukele a six-month Leave of Absence to run a presidential campaign and seek re-election. Throughout this period, candidate Bukele has refrained from making public appearances or campaign announcements, maintaining a deliberate silence, a luxury he can afford. … Read more

President Nayib Bukele

Opinion: President Bukele’s possible re-election continues to be a hot topic of discussion


The potential re-election of President Nayib Bukele continues to be a hot topic of discussion. President Bukele announced on September 15, 2022, that he would register as a candidate for the 2024 presidential elections. New Ideas, the political party created by Bukele, held its internal elections in July 2023 and … Read more

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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