San Salvador Liberty Plaza.
January 2024 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands.
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You’ve Got to Try These Salvadoran Fruits. Think you know tropical fruit? El Salvador might surprise you. From sweet mangoes and juicy jocotes to anonas, mamones, marañones, and plenty of fruits you may have never tried, there’s always something tasty in season. Check out the country’s most popular fruits and add a few new flavors to your must-try list…
Put El Salvador on Your Travel List. Don’t just read about El Salvador—come experience it. Follow its tourist routes through breathtaking volcanoes, Pacific beaches, colorful towns, coffee country, and fascinating historic sites. Taste traditional food, meet local communities, and discover landscapes that deserve to be explored firsthand. Pack your bags, choose a route, and see why El Salvador should be your next destination…
El Salvador Makes the List of New York Times “52 Places to Go In 2024” Tourism to El Salvador is improving, which is good news for the Smallest country in Central America. This week, the New York Times newspaper released its list of the 52 Places to Go in 2024, including El Salvador. El Salvador is listed as the 33 place to go behind Brasilia, Brazil, and ahead of Koh Her, Cambodia…
El Salvador Set a New Record in Tourist Arrivals in 2023. Morena Valdez, the Minister of Tourism of El Salvador (MITUR), informed that more than 3.4 million people entered the country in 2023, setting a new record. Minister Valdez made the announcement on her X account yesterday, January 2…
Remote Electronic Voting Begins for Salvadorans Residing Abroad. This Saturday, January 6, at 00:00, the Salvadoran Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) enabled electronic voting for Presidential and legislative elections. 741,094 Salvadorans who have a Unique Identity Document (DUI) with an address abroad can begin casting their votes…
From Colones to Dollars to Bitcoin. El Salvador’s money has quite a story. The colón was once king, then the U.S. dollar took over, and decades later Bitcoin entered the picture. But how did these changes happen, and what do Salvadorans actually use today? Take a quick journey through the country’s currency history and discover how its monetary system has evolved over time…
How can Salvadorans vote in elections? The next elections are in 2024. Salvadorans within the country can vote in the 2024 elections at the designated polling place in the municipality they reside. Salvadorans living abroad can vote remotely via the Internet from January 6 to February 4 and at selected locations, in person, such as consulates and embassies on February 4…
Idhuca Launches Online Form to Report Human Rights Violations in El Salvador. The UCA Human Rights Institute (Idhuca) launched an online form to receive complaints of human rights violations from Salvadorans; the human rights organization will make legal and psychosocial services available to people who have been affected…
Explore the Excitement: Unveiling the World of Sports Betting in El Salvador. Welcome to the vibrant world of sports betting in El Salvador! If you’re ready for an adrenaline-pumping journey filled with anticipation and excitement, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be your guide as we unravel this Central American gem’s fascinating sports betting landscape. Get ready to explore the thrill and discover the unique aspects that make sports betting in El Salvador an experience like no other….
How Online Casinos Are Transforming Entertainment in El Salvador: A Comprehensive Guide. Welcome to the vibrant world of online casinos in El Salvador, where entertainment meets innovation. In recent years, the rise of online casinos has transformed the country’s leisure and gaming landscape. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate through the exciting changes and experiences that online casinos bring to the entertainment scene in El Salvador…
The War That Started with a Goal: Honduras vs. El Salvador Unpacked. Referred to as the “Football War,” the Honduras vs. El Salvador football match in 1969 will be remembered by individuals in both countries for the political and social tensions and full-blown conflict that followed the soccer fixture. Throughout this article, we will unpack the war that started with a goal, delving deeper into the football fixture that resulted in a four-day conflict…
From Violence to a Safer El Salvador. El Salvador’s dramatic security transformation has changed how the world sees the country. Streets and communities once affected by gang violence have become more accessible to locals and visitors. As tourism grows, one question remains important: Is El Salvador safe to visit? Take a closer look at the progress, remaining concerns, and practical safety considerations for travelers today…
Discover El Salvador’s Artisanal Route. Explore El Salvador’s Artisanal Route, where creativity, culture, and tradition come together. Discover colorful textiles, handmade ceramics, woodcrafts, indigo-dyed creations, and other products crafted by talented local artisans. Along the way, visit charming towns, meet the people behind the crafts, and experience traditions passed down through generations. It’s a journey into the country’s creative heart…
Where Are the Most Dangerous Places in El Salvador? El Salvador has become dramatically safer in recent years, but security conditions can still vary from one area to another. Which cities and municipalities report the most crime today? Explore the most dangerous places in El Salvador, what the latest data reveals, and how the country’s changing security landscape has reshaped communities once known for high crime rates…