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President Bukele Faces Backlash Over Foreign Agents Law Proposal from NGOs and Opposition
Local and international NGOs swiftly condemned President Bukele’s proposed Foreign Agents Law, warning it could suppress dissent and restrict civil society. Many posted statements on social media calling the measure authoritarian. Human rights organizations outside El Salvador echoed domestic concerns, … Read more
El Salvador Tourism: A Journey Through Pristine Beaches, Colorful Towns, and Enchanting Parks
Located in the heart of Central America on the Pacific Coast, El Salvador attracts travelers with its diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and warm hospitality. Despite its small size, the country has excellent beaches along the Pacific coast, such … Read more
World Bank: Crime Limits Central America’s Economic Growth—a Vicious Cycle
In Central America, crime not only takes lives—it suffocates economies. Violent and corrupt forces relentlessly drag back a region rich in culture and potential. The World Bank’s latest Latin America and Caribbean Economic Review (LACER) delivers a sobering reminder: organized … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: The President Achieves a 91% Approval Rate in the Latest Survey
Since taking office in 2019, President Nayib Bukele has maintained an approval rating above 75%, the highest sustained by any Salvadoran president during their Presidential term. Nayib Bukele’s popularity continues in 2025. His unique leadership style, focus on enhancing security, … Read more
Salvadoran Catholics Mourn Pope Francis While Honoring the Legacy He Left in El Salvador
The news of Pope Francis’s death has resonated worldwide, but few places feel the loss as profoundly as El Salvador. Devoted Salvadoran Catholics view Pope Francis’s passing not just as the end of a papacy but as the loss of … Read more
Sensuntepeque Good Friday Carpet: El Salvador’s Vibrant Path of Faith and Tradition
One of the most symbolic traditions of El Salvador’s Holy Week celebrations is the colorful street carpets created nationwide for the Holy Burial procession on Good Friday. The highly decorated street rugs during Good Friday are one of the traditions … Read more
The Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2025: Ranked by Homicide Rates
Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest—if not the safest. As of today, the country’s … Read more
Cost of Living in El Salvador: How expensive is it to live in El Salvador?
El Salvador is becoming popular for expats, digital nomads, and retirees due to improved safety, a growing economy, and improving amenities. With this appeal, many wonder—how expensive it is to live in El Salvador?—well, let’s find out! In El Salvador, … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception: A Security Measure Implemented to Fight Gangs
El Salvador State of Exception is a harsh security measure that suspends certain constitutional rights to combat gang violence. It grants authorities expanded powers for arrests and prolonged detentions without immediate judicial oversight. The measure began in late March 2022 … Read more