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Rogeliio Rivas

Rogelio Rivas, Ex-minister of Justice and Public Security of El Salvador


Rogelio Rivas Polanco was the Minister of Justice and Public Security of El Salvador for the Nayib Bukele administration from June 2019 until March 2021. President Nayib Bukele appinted Rogelio Rivas to be his security minister in May 2019. Rivas replaced Mauricio Landaverde, who had this position under the presidency … Read more

Rene Merino Monroy

Rene Merino Monroy. Defense Minister of El Salvador.


Rene Merino Monroy is El Salvador’s Minister of Defense. Monroy was sworn in as minister on June 1, 2019, by President Nayib Bukele. Minister Monroy became the first member of the Naval Forces to obtain this prestigious position. Defense Minister of El Salvador. In late May 2019, President-elect Nayib Bukele … Read more

Trash problem in El Salvador

Opinion: The trash problem in El Salvador. It can’t be ignored anymore!


The trash problem in El Salvador is an issue that has been around for years and continues to grow. Over 60% of urban areas have problems with trash in sidewalks, vacant lots, parks, empty fields, and alleys. Garbage is one of the principal reasons the country has poor water quality … Read more

Trash Problem in El Salvador.

El Salvador. Up to three years in prison and fines for dumping trash in unauthorized areas


The Salvadoran legislature reformed the Penal Code and the Environmental Law to punish those who throw garbage in unauthorized areas. From now on, individuals improperly disposing of trash can face up to 3 years in prison and fines of up to 25 thousand dollars. With 65 votes in favor, the … Read more

Aldo Alvarez

Aldo Alvarez, El Salvador’s ambassador to the People’s Republic of China


Aldo Alvarez is the first ambassador of El Salvador to the People’s Republic of China. Previously, Alvarez was the communications director for the political party Democratic Change (CD) and a political analyst. If everything goes well, we would be leaving. The challenges are very great, but the opportunities are endless … Read more

Santa Ana Volcano El Salvador

The Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador or Ilamatepec Volcano


The Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador is an active stratovolcano located in the department of Santa Ana; it is the highest in the country at about 7812 feet above sea level. The Santa Ana stratovolcano is located about 43 kilometers from the city of Santa Ana and about 65 … Read more

La Ruta de Las Flores El Salvador

La Ruta de Las Flores El Salvador. Exploring unique towns!


La Ruta de Las Flores in El Salvador is a tourist route that includes six picturesque towns, Nahuizalco, Salcoatitan, Juayua, Apaneca, Concepción de Ataco, and Achuachapan. SEE ALSO: El Salvador Tourism: A Journey Through Pristine Beaches, Colorful Towns, and Enchanting Parks La Ruta de Las Flores is by far one … Read more