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Flavor El Salvador street foods: The Best Salvadoran Street Foods to Savor!
El Salvador is a country full of colorful customs and traditions; one of these traditions that don’t get much attention is eating street foods. The El Salvador street foods are not your traditional dishes that take longer to prepare; these … Read more
Surf City El Salvador One & Two: Positioning Salvadoran Beaches as a Top Tourist Destination
Surf City El Salvador is a government initiative aimed at boosting tourism, positioning the country as a premier travel destination, and reshaping global perceptions of El Salvador. The project showcases the nation’s world-class surf breaks, pristine beaches, volcanoes, lakes, natural … Read more
Salvadorans in the U.S. To Pay 1% Tax on Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Effective January 1, 2026, Salvadorans living in the United States will be required to pay a 1% federal tax on remittances sent to El Salvador. The remittance fee applies to all money transfers from the United States to recipients in … Read more
UNESCO Names Panchimalco Flowers and Palms Festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Each May, the streets of Panchimalco erupt with color, incense, and memory, reminding visitors that some traditions are not staged for tourists but lived, defended, and carried forward by entire communities. The Festival of Flowers and Palms, or La Cofradía … Read more
The Flowers and Palms Festival in Panchimalco: A Colorful Celebration of Religion and Culture
If you’re planning a trip to El Salvador in early May or are a local looking for activities during the first week of the month, there is one event you definitely shouldn’t miss: the Flowers and Palms Festival in Panchimalco. … Read more
Life at the U.S.–Mexico Border Under Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies
Every day, hopeful migrants traverse the harsh deserts and treacherous mountain regions of the southern United States in search of safety, shelter, and opportunity. While these dangerous journeys are often reported in the news, the struggles of women and girls … Read more
Cid-Gallup: 96% of Salvadorans Approve Government’s Gang Crackdown
El Salvador’s security crackdown received overwhelming public support, as a new Cid-Gallup poll released on December 10 found that 96% of Salvadorans view the government’s anti-gang measures positively, reflecting continued approval of policies implemented since the 2022 state of emergency. … Read more