El Salvador INFO
Christmas in El Salvador: Traditions, Faith, and Festive Spirit of Navidad in El Salvador
Christmas in El Salvador is one of the most cherished holidays, blending deep religious devotion with lively cultural traditions. Streets glow with lights, families reunite, and the air fills with the sounds of fireworks, music, and the aroma of homemade … Read more
El Salvador Extends DUI Address Change Deadline Ahead of 2027 Elections
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has extended the deadline for citizens to update their addresses on the National Identity Document (DUI) ahead of the February 28, 2027, general elections, granting additional time for residents nationwide and abroad. Lawmakers passed the measure … Read more
World Tourism Organization: El Salvador tops tourism growth in the Americas in 2025
El Salvador is leading tourism growth across the Americas, according to the latest report from the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which shows the country’s international arrivals and revenue rising sharply. Data released in January by the UNWTO indicate that … Read more
TSE reminds Salvadorans to update DUI residence before Feb. 27 deadline
February 27 is the deadline for citizens to update their residential address on their national identity document (DUI), a key requirement to vote near their homes in the February 28, 2027, general elections. Officials said Salvadorans who moved need to … Read more
Apaneca’s Green Lagoon: La Laguna Verde Offers Adventure, Nature, and Low-Cost Travel
A winding mountain road opens suddenly to a glowing emerald crater. Laguna Verde “Green Lagoon” quietly captures attention, offering a space where scenery replaces noise and nature sets the pace. Located in Apaneca, Ahuachapán, the Green Lagoon sits within the … Read more
El Salvador Corruption Perception Index: The Country Improves Its 2025 Score by Two Points
El Salvador scored 32 out of 100 in the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a modest but notable improvement in a global ranking that tracks perceived public-sector corruption—The country’s score increased by two points from the previous year. … Read more
Remittance Growth: Northern Triangle Remittances Jump 20% in 2025 to Nearly $48 Billion
Remittances to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras rose sharply in 2025, totaling $47.7 billion, a 20.12% increase from the previous year, according to data released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The figure exceeded the $39.7 billion recorded in … Read more