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Salvadoran Ex-President Mauricio Funes Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Negotiating with Gangs
A Salvadoran court sentenced former president Mauricio Funes Cartagena to 14 years in prison for crimes committed during his administration between 2009 and 2014. Ex-President Funes was found guilty of negotiating with gangs a truce that resulted in the empowerment … Read more

Exploring Concepcion de Ataco El Salvador: A Colorful Town in Ahuachapan
Concepcion de Ataco El Salvador is a colorful mountain town located in the department of Ahuachapan. It sits at over 1000 meters above sea level, and it has an area of 61 square kilometers. The town of Concepcion de Ataco … Read more

Salvadoran Chicha or Chaparro Liquor: The Drink of Salvadoran Ancestors
Salvadoran Chicha is a traditional fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from corn. It has been a part of Salvadoran culture for centuries and is drunk at festivals, social gatherings, and family celebrations. The traditional Chicha from El Salvador is prepared … Read more

10 Fun Facts About El Salvador
El Salvador is a country with mysterious secrets and fun facts that have lured tourists for several years. It is a scenic nation with beautiful destinations that have led people to discover interesting insights about their environment. The rich culture … Read more

Santa Tecla El Salvador. Previously known as Nueva San Salvador
Santa Tecla El Salvador is the capital city of the department of La Libertad; it is a municipality and city founded in 1854. Santa Tecla is located in the southern part of the San Salvador Volcano, 12 kilometers west of … Read more

Chaparrastique Volcano in El Salvador: San Miguel’s Active Beauty
Chaparrastique volcano in El Salvador, also known as Volcan de San Miguel, is a beautiful stratovolcano located in the eastern part of the country, near the third-largest city in the nation, San Miguel. This amazing stratovolcano has been characterized for … Read more

Guazapa Volcano El Salvador. Mountain volcano near Suchitoto.
Guazapa volcano in El Salvador is a long eroded stratovolcano in the departments of San Salvador and Cuscatlan. Guazapa’s highest elevation is 1,435 meters above sea level. The volcano has no visible crater and is covered with a tropical dry … Read more