San Salvador Liberty Plaza.
June 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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A Big Celebration in San Miguel. The San Miguel Carnival isn’t just about music and dancing. It’s also about family, friends, faith, traditions, and having a great time together. Every November, San Miguel welcomes visitors from across El Salvador for one of the country’s biggest celebrations. It’s loud, colorful, packed with energy, and a tradition that migueleños proudly celebrate year after year…
El Salvador Crime Profile: Analyzing Criminal Groups, Security Forces, Prisons, and the Judicial System. El Salvador is the spiritual homeland of Central America’s most notorious street gangs – the Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) and Barrio 18. For years, these gangs terrorized poor urban neighborhoods across the country, but they appear to have been largely dismantled following a brutal and controversial government crackdown that has seen over 1.5% of El Salvador’s population jailed for alleged gang ties since early 2022…
Best Things to Do in San Salvador. San Salvador is one of the best places to spend a few days in El Salvador. The capital city is the largest in the tiny country, offering a central location to enjoy some of the most exciting day trips, nightlife opportunities, and plenty more. But which experiences should someone passing through focus on?..
What Does El Salvador Taste Like? Food gets plenty of attention, but El Salvador’s drinks deserve a place on your travel list too. Cool down with tropical fruit drinks, try traditional horchata, enjoy a comforting atol, or start your morning with Salvadoran coffee. Our guide introduces the drinks, flavors, and traditions that make exploring Salvadoran cuisine even more delicious during your next visit…
A Festival of Salvadoran Flavors. Food tastes even better when there’s a festival around it! Across El Salvador, gastronomic festivals celebrate local recipes, fresh ingredients, and the people who keep culinary traditions alive. Grab the family, explore regional dishes, try something new, and enjoy a day filled with great food, local culture, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes these festivals worth visiting…
What Does It Cost to Feed a Family? Food prices affect every Salvadoran household, but how much does it really cost to cover the basics? El Salvador’s basic food basket provides an important measure of what families spend on essential foods each month. Tracking its cost offers a closer look at purchasing power, household expenses, and the everyday economic challenges facing families throughout the country today…