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Remembering Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero: 45 Years of Courage, Faith, and Inspiration
On March 24, El Salvador commemorates the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero—a date engraved in the hearts of Salvadorans as a powerful reminder of faith, justice, and courage. On the eve of the anniversary, hundreds of Catholic faithful began arriving at the crypt of the … Read more
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Pacamara Coffee
El Salvador’s Pacamara Coffee Day, celebrated annually on March 23, it honors the country’s renowned Pacamara coffee variety. 2025 marks its second year, highlighting the country’s rich coffee culture. The specific events planned for this day are uncertain, as the upcoming celebration in 2025 will be the second of its … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Increases to $247.61 in February 2025
In 2025, the cost of El Salvador’s basic food basket is $247.61 for urban families and $181.05 for those in rural areas. The urban basket is $66.56, or 26.9%, more expensive than the rural one. These costs are based on family sizes of 3.73 members in urban areas and 4.26 … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador: Supporting Families and Driving Economic Growth
According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), year-to-date remittances to El Salvador have reached $1,406.4 million—an increase of 14.2% or $175.1 million compared to the same period in 2024. In February, Salvadorans received $729.3 million in remittances, marking a 15.5% increase—$97.8 million more than in February of the previous year. … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports Breakdown: Country Sees 5.7% Growth Year-to-Date
According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), El Salvador has exported $1,097.0 million in products so far in 2025, marking an increase of $59.3 million, or 5.7%, compared to the same period last year. El Salvador exported $551.4 million in February alone—an 8.8% increase, or $44.7 million more than the … Read more
Sensuntepeque Good Friday Carpet: El Salvador’s Vibrant Path of Faith and Tradition
One of the most symbolic traditions of El Salvador’s Holy Week celebrations is the colorful street carpets created nationwide for the Holy Burial procession on Good Friday. The highly decorated street rugs during Good Friday are one of the traditions and expressions of faith that many Salvadorans still keep alive, … Read more
What Is El Salvador Known for Worldwide in 2025? Key Highlights That Shape Its Global Image
What is El Salvador known for worldwide? In 2025, it’s known for President Nayib Bukele, improved security, and the State of Exception, which helped reduce gang violence and crime. El Salvador is also recognized for CECOT, its mega prison, and its world-class beaches and surfing, thanks to the Surf City … Read more
Major Corruption Cases Shake Ecuador, But Can the Justice System Keep Up the Fight?
Ecuador’s judiciary has delivered a wave of landmark convictions in corruption cases that have shaken the country’s political and judicial elite, raising hopes for accountability—but looming political transitions threaten to undermine these gains. In a major development earlier this month, Ecuador’s National Court of Justice (Corte Nacional de Justicia, or CNJ) sentenced 10 individuals for criminal conspiracy in a case … Read more
Exploring El Salvador’s Coffee Route: A Journey Through Mountains, Flavor & Culture
For coffee lovers, few aromas are as inviting as the scent of freshly brewed coffee. But what if you could trace that familiar aroma back to its roots? You can do that in El Salvador through the El Salvador Coffee Route (Ruta del Cafe). The El Salvador Coffee Tourist Route … Read more