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December 2024 News and Opinions

El Salvador’s 2027 Elections Set for February 28, Tribunal Confirms Election Date


LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) confirmed Monday that the country’s next general elections will take place on February 28, 2027, maintaining the original date despite recent constitutional reforms. The tribunal’s collegiate body voted to … Read more

Chorizo Festival in Cojutepeque

Chorizo Festival in Cojutepeque: A Celebration of Salvadoran Flavor


Few things capture the heart of Salvadoran identity like food—and few foods capture it better than the famous chorizo festival in Cojutepeque. Every December, this city in the department of Cuscatlán transforms into a lively hub of aroma, color, and … Read more

Sapo River in Morazán El Salvador

The Sapo River in Morazán: Nature, Peace, Eco-Tourism, and Preservation in El Salvador


Located in the mountains of Morazán, the Sapo River is one of El Salvador’s last untouched natural wonders—a turquoise sanctuary of waterfalls, wildlife, and peace that anchors the country’s growing eco-tourism network within the celebrated Ruta de la Paz. The … Read more

Jocote Corona Fair at Cerro Verde National Park

2025 Jocote Corona Fair: Food, Culture & Views at Cerro Verde National Park “October 4-5”


Every year, Salvadorans eagerly await the harvest of one of the country’s most unique fruits: the jocote corona. Sweet, tangy, and crowned with its distinctive shape, this small fruit inspires not just dishes but entire celebrations. In 2025, the Jocote … Read more

Can El Salvador Reach 4 Million Tourists by Year’s End?

El Salvador Named Host of World Tourism Day 2026, Marking Historic First


LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador has been selected to host World Tourism Day in 2026, making it the first Central American country to host the industry’s most significant global commemoration. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony … Read more

Remittances Drive and Challenge El Salvador’s Economy

The Role of Remittances in Shaping El Salvador’s Economy


Remittances are more than money transfers in El Salvador—they are lifelines. Every dollar sent home represents survival, stability, and sacrifice, shaping both households and the nation’s economic trajectory. For decades, Salvadorans living abroad, especially in the United States, have supported … Read more

Salvadoran Diaspora

Foreign direct investment to El Salvador closed at more than $45 million in the second quarter of 2025


SANTA ANA, El Salvador — Foreign direct investment (FDI) to El Salvador climbed above $45 million in the second quarter of 2025, marking a recovery after last year’s steep losses. The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Tuesday that net foreign … Read more