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La Puerta de Diablo, or the Devil’s Gate Park, Reopens After Five Years of Improvements
The Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU) announced Thursday, December 7, the restart of operations of the iconic Puerta del Diablo park, located in Panchimalco. The park was closed for five years, since November 2018, for remodeling work. According to Istu publications, … Read more
Salvadorans Can Now Renew Their Passports Online
The General Directorate of Migration and Immigration of El Salvador launched a new digital platform to simplify the passport renewal process for all Salvadorans over 18 years of age. Ricardo Cucalon, the Director General of Migration and Immigration, announced the … Read more
Inside the 18th Street Gang: An In-Depth Profile of the Barrio 18 Gang
The 18th Street gang, or Barrio 18, is a transnational criminal organization that began in Los Angeles in the 1960s, initially as a multi-ethnic street gang. Known for its violent operations, it engages in drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. With … Read more
El Salvador National Library BINAES: Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future!
Located in the vibrant heart of San Salvador, the the National Library stand as a beacon of knowledge and culture. El Salvador’s new library will preserve the literary heritage of El Salvador while embracing modern technology and fostering a love … Read more
Politician Roberto d’Aubuisson and Family Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Illicit Enrichment
The Salvadoran Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has sued the former deputy and former mayor of Santa Tecla for the ARENA party, Roberto d’Aubuisson, his wife, and two children, for alleged illicit enrichment of $992,699.52. The Attorney General’s Office filed the … Read more
Transportation in El Salvador: Exploring El Salvador’s Transportation Options
The best modes of transportation in El Salvador are driving, taking taxis, shuttles, uber, and public transportation. The best way of getting around El Salvador changes depending on the starting location or final destination. These forms of transportation have good … Read more
City of Santa Ana El Salvador. A Place With Historical Landmarks, Eco-Tourism, and Modern Comforts
The city of Santa Ana in western El Salvador is the second-largest in the country; it is the capital of the coffee-producing department of Santa Ana. Santa Ana City, also known as La Ciudad Morena (The Brown City,) is about … Read more