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Lake Coatepeque El Salvador Emergency: What You Need to Know!
The Salvadoran Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) declared an emergency in Lake Coatepeque, due to the contamination caused by cyanobacteria. The emergency measure is set to remain in effect for 12 months, to avert potential natural disasters and alleviate public health concerns stemming from the proliferation of cyanobacteria … Read more
El Salvador’s State of Exception: The Anti-gang Security Measure Gets Extended for the 25th Consecutive Time
Not too far in the past, El Salvador frequently made headlines worldwide for its issues with violence and gangs. However, Starting in 2022, a notable transformation emerged, marked by a significant improvement in security thanks in part to the state of exception security measures. To continue the direct fight against … Read more
Lake Coatepeque: Beautiful Volcanic Caldera in El Salvador
Lake Coatepeque in El Salvador is a volcanic caldera created over time by fierce volcanic eruptions; it is in the El Congo district in the Santa Ana east municipality, west of the Capital City, San Salvador. Lake Coatepeque in El Salvador is in an environmental emergency that will last 12 … Read more
The Inflation Rate in El Salvador for 2024 Is 0.77, the Lowest in Three Years
As of March 2024, the inflation rate in El Salvador, reported by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), is 0.77%, representing the lowest rate recorded since January 2021. Today’s inflation rate in El Salvador is -0.03 or 3.75% lower than the 0.80% it closed the previous month. The Salvadoran inflation rate … Read more
The 11th Jocote Baron Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapan, Is Set for Sunday, April 7, 2024
As it has occurred 10th times before, the San Lorenzo district in the Ahuachapan North municipality will hold its traditional Jocote Baron Rojo festival; the 11th Jocote celebration will be on Sunday, April 7, starting at 8:00 AM at the municipal plaza. Jocote Baron Rojo is one of the two … Read more
The Day of the Cross in El Salvador: A Celebration of Faith and Heritage
The Day of the Cross in El Salvador is celebrated yearly on May 3rd. It is a beloved Salvadoran tradition where people adorn crosses made from Jiote trees with fruits, flowers, and paper ornaments, symbolizing faith, heritage, and community celebration. This Salvadoran tradition has pre-Hispanic and Christian roots that date … Read more
Explore the Flowers and Palms Festival in Panchimalco, El Salvador: Discover the Vibrant Traditions
The Flowers and Palms festival in Panchimalco is a yearly celebration on the first weekend of May. The festival coincides with the arrival of El Salvador’s rainy season and is a mixture of Catholic Christian traditions and pre-Columbian customs. During this colorful weekend, the town of Panchimalco becomes even brighter … Read more
