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Explore Ichanmichen Recreational Park: A Natural Escape in Zacatecoluca, El Salvador
Ichanmichen Recreational Park is a Salvadoran natural park run by the Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU). Ichanmichen offers visitors a unique park built around natural freshwater springs that blend perfectly with nature, culture, and recreation. This 49-acre park combines natural landscapes, … Read more
El Salvador’s Tourism Surge: Improving the Nation’s Economy and Global Reputation
El Salvador is a country on the rise! The country has been turning heads lately for all the right reasons. What was once known primarily for safety issues is now becoming one of the most exciting places to visit, invest … Read more
Falling Behind: El Salvador Has Second-Lowest Minimum Wage in Central America
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador has the second-lowest minimum wage in Central America and remains the only country in the region that has not complied with its wage review regulations, according to a new study released Friday, March … Read more
Human Rights Watch: El Salvador’s Prisons “No Place for U.S. Deportees”
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran government’s offer to house U.S.-deported immigrants, including American citizens with criminal convictions, in its prison system has drawn sharp criticism from Human Rights Watch, which warns that such a policy would fuel human … Read more
Understanding El Salvador in 2025: Four Essential Things You Need to Know
In 2025, El Salvador’s government is making decisions that are generating intense debates within the country. From reforming the financing of political campaigns to the reactivation of mining and reaching agreements with the United States on penitentiary matters; these decisions have led to a rumbling in society about where democracy, the economy and … Read more
U.S. Birthright Citizenship Under Threat: Trump’s Legal Fight Could Impact Latin American Immigrants
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow parts of its controversial restrictions on birthright citizenship to take effect, even as legal challenges continue in lower courts—a move that could carry significant consequences for … Read more
Digital Commerce Grows in El Salvador, but Fear and Cybersecurity Challenges Remain
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — According to CAMARASAL, the Technology Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador, 22 percent of commerce in El Salvador is conducted digitally, signaling a growing shift toward e-commerce in the country. … Read more