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Opinion: Can Salvadoran political parties ARENA and FMLN recover political ground in 2023?
Not long ago, ARENA and FMLN were the top political parties in El Salvador. From 1994 to 2019, the two political forces maintained control of all branches of government, judicial, executive, and legislative. They also controlled almost all municipal governments. But today, the once impressive political parties have become almost … Read more
MS13’s Mexico Program Key to El Salvador Gang Negotiations
US authorities have made several arrests that could strike a big blow to the MS13’s Mexico Program, in a case that may also shed light on other gang dynamics in El Salvador, including alleged negotiations with President Nayib Bukele. Federal US prosecutors unsealed a four-count indictment for racketeering and terrorism-related charges against 13 high-ranking MS13 … Read more
El Salvador abstained from voting on the UN resolution to demand Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday, January 23, on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in favor of a nonbinding resolution calling for an end to the war and demanding that Russia leave Ukrainian territory. El Salvador was one of 32 nations that … Read more
Shakira: An unexpected feminist icon?
It is not unusual for an artist to take inspiration for their music from romantic relationships, either from good times or bad. For Shakira, the Colombian singer and an icon of the new mass culture, it is cathartic. Her latest song, “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” was written after her official separation from the Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué. It is supercharged. An Argentine journalist … Read more
Salvadoran Government continues giving FREE computers to all students in public schools
Salvadoran First Lady Gabriela de Bukele started the delivery of tablets for kindergarten and first-cycle students at the Nursery School of Puerto de La Libertad on February 14, 2023. It is part of the Government’s program that ensures all students in public schools get a FREE computer or tablet. In … Read more
Lonely Planet includes El Salvador as one of the best 2023 travel destinations
Lonely Planet, one of the largest and most prestigious travel guide publishing companies worldwide, ranked El Salvador among the top 30 destinations to travel to in 2023. Explore a section of Central America that more people should visit: El Salvador. See Maya relics, volcanic scenery, and historic towns as the … Read more
Punta Mango El Salvador. Fantastic surf spot in eastern El Salvador.
Playa Punta Mango El Salvador is a fantastic surf area known in the surf community as one of the best surf spots in El Salvador and Central America. This remote beach is in Eastern El Salvador; it sits in an undeveloped area surrounded by dense forest. Punta Mango surf break … Read more
