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Is Nayib Bukele’s ‘Iron Fist’ in El Salvador Working?
After the influential and well-sourced publication El Faro declared that El Salvador’s controversial President Nayib Bukele had “disarticulate(d)” the country’s gangs, is it time to revisit the question: Does mano dura work? Before reaching its finding, El Faro said it had spent 10 months visiting 14 communities, most of which it called “impenetrable” prior to … Read more
Latin America Makes Little Progress Against Corruption
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are stagnating in their struggle with corruption, with most unable or unwilling to challenge robust criminal networks that profit from longstanding graft, a major new report has shown. Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 (CPI), which ranks 180 countries based on perceptions of corruption within their public … Read more
Despite better security, Salvadorans still migrating in 2023
This article by Eddie Galdamez originally appeared on GlobalVoices.org on February 1, 2023. It is republished by ElSalvadorINFO.net under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 license. On Christmas Eve, the Rivera family enjoyed the traditional Salvadoran celebrations. The kids set off firecrackers in the streets, the teenagers chatted and texted on … Read more
3 Individuals who regularly inform about El Salvador in English
We live in a time when it is easy for anyone to start a blog, a podcast, a news site, a YouTube channel, etc. These individuals, just like me, want to inform or share their opinions with whoever is willing to listen, read, or watch them. Some of the information … Read more
Death, Taxes, and Extortion: Why Latin American Companies Keep Paying Up
A new report has delved into the inner workings of extortion techniques across Latin America, showing the constant innovation needed to ensure numerous businesses pay out fees to criminal groups with little complaint. After looking at extortion schemes in the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, as well as Colombia and Mexico … Read more
El Salvador’s Desserts and Delights: A Journey Through Flavor and Fun
El Salvador, a priceless gem, nestled in the heart of Central America, is a land of stunning landscapes and a haven of culinary wonders, particularly its desserts. Here, the love for sweet treats is more than a preference; it’s a celebration of life’s little pleasures. In this nation, where the … Read more
Milena Mayorga, Salvadoran Ambassador to the United States
Milena Mayorga is the current Salvadoran ambassador to the United States. Previously, Mayorga served as a deputy at the Legislative Assembly representing San Salvador; she won her legislative seat in the 2018 elections. Before becoming a politician and now ambassador to the United States, Milena Mayorga worked in the communication … Read more
