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Nahuizalco El Salvador, a colorful colonial town with Excellent Traditions and Rich History
Nahuizalco in El Salvador is a remarkable small colonial town full of indigenous traditions and customs; it has an unbelievable history imprinted all over the city. Nahuizalco is a charming city with a vibrant culture and customs passed down for generations. Nahuizalco is a small town of Pre-Hispanic origin in … Read more
El Salvador Political Parties: Navigating El Salvador’s Political Landscape
El Salvador political parties belong to a democratic multi-party system with multiple political parties across different political spectrums and affiliations; members of these political groups are allowed to run for local and national elections. The 13 Salvadoran political parties officially registered in El Salvador are New Ideas, ARENA, GANA, FMLN, … Read more
Trial of the El Mozote massacre could change El Salvador’s history
The arrest of Roberto Antonio Garay Saravia, a former Salvadoran Army officer by American authorities, could add fuel to the El Mozote massacre case. It has been over 41 years since this dreadful massacre happened, and Salvadorans are still waiting to know what transpired and who did it. The massacre case was reopened in 2016 after 35 years of … Read more
The US arrests a former Salvadoran Army officer accused in El Mozote massacre in El Salvador.
A former member of the El Salvador military involved in one of the most gruesome massacres in Latin American history has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Jersey. On April 4, 2023, officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the assistance of Homeland … Read more
Top 15 things to do in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador
The best things to do in San Salvador are to explore the historic district, visit the National Cathedral, learn about the country’s history at the National Palace, taste the local gastronomy, explore the iconic plazas, go shopping at the local markets, visit a museum, and enjoy the nightlife. SEE ALSO: … Read more
Are Fentanyl Trafficking Routes Shifting on the US-Mexico Border?
Over the last eight months, US officials have seized more illicit fentanyl at Arizona’s ports of entry than anywhere else on the US-Mexico border, suggesting a possible shift in synthetic drug trafficking routes. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more than 5 million fentanyl pills at the Nogales port of entry in southern Arizona throughout March … Read more
Amnesty International Accuses El Salvador of Human Rights Violations during the State of Exception
A year into the State of Exception security measure implemented by the Bukele administration, Amnesty International accused the El Salvador government of the systematic, massive, and sustained violation of the human rights of the Salvadoran population. President Nayib Bukele, via his Security Cabinet, requested the State of Exception after a … Read more