The Struggles of Living in Rural Areas of El Salvador

It is 4 a.m. in rural Ahuachapan in western El Salvador. Rogelio Campos, a worker on a private farm that grows corn and beans and raises cattle and pigs, has already been awake for 30 minutes, ready to start his working day. His wife Maria has been awake for longer. She makes the coffee and … Read more

New Ideas Political Party. Number One Political Party in El Salvador

The New Ideas political party, or Nuevas Ideas, was founded in 2017 by Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele. The political party was legalized by the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) in 2018. After the 2021 municipal and legislative elections, New Ideas became the number one political party in El Salvador. The creation of the political party began … Read more

Santa Ana El Salvador. A City with Excellent History and Traditions

The city of Santa Ana in El Salvador is the second-largest in the country; it plays a significant role in the nation’s economy and tourism. Santa Ana’s retail and manufacturing industries are of great importance to the Salvadoran economy. Also, some of the best tourist spots in the country are in the city or nearby. … Read more

What are the Main Highways in El Salvador?

The main highways in El Salvador are the Pan-American highway (CA-1) or Carretera Panamericana, the Litoral Highway (CA-2) or coastal highway, and the North Longitudinal Highway or Carretera Longitudinal del Norte. These highways are the main arteries that connect major cities in El Salvador and provide connectivity with the neighboring countries, Honduras and Guatemala. El … Read more

Transportation in El Salvador. What you Need to Know!

The best modes of transportation in El Salvador are driving, taking taxis, shuttles, uber’s, and public transportation. Nonetheless, the best way of getting around El Salvador changes depending on your starting location or final destination. These forms of transportation have good and bad reasons for using or not using them; it will be up to … Read more

El Salvador Coffee. Understanding Salvadoran Coffee

El Salvador coffee is and has been a big part of the nation’s history and culture. Since its introduction in 1779, the cultivation of these beans has impacted the history and economy of the country. El Salvador coffee production is vital to the Salvadoran economy; it creates jobs and produces export revenue. Traditionally a large … Read more

Nayib Bukele approval rating. See the Latest Poll Results

According to all the surveys, President Nayib Bukele’s approval rating is over 75 percent since becoming president in June 2019. In all the surveys conducted since taking office, Bukele has received a rating or score of over 75 percent. Bukele’s approval rating is one of … Read more