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10 Best places to live in El Salvador. Where to live in El Salvador?
The best places to live in El Salvador are San Salvador, La Libertad, Santa Ana, Santa Tecla, Antiguo Cuscatlan, Suchitoto, Juayua, El Tunco, Ahuachapan, and Chalatenango. El Salvador has excellent living options. If you want urban city living, look at San Salvador, Santa Tecla, or Nuevo Cuscatlan. Also, you have … Read more
The Menace of Extortion in El Salvador. Breaking the Chains of Shakedowns
Over the last 25 years, extortion in El Salvador has been a formidable and pervasive problem that has cast a shadow of fear and instability over many Salvadorans and businesses. The extortion problem executed by these criminal groups has had profound social, economic, and security implications in the country. This … Read more
The ‘Day of the Dead’ sparks painful memories of violence in El Salvador
El Salvador is full of marvelous customs and traditions. Yet, there is one Salvadoran celebration that not many look forward to, me included: The “Day of the Dead” or All Souls Day, when like in many other countries with Christian backgrounds, families visit graveyards to commemorate their deceased loved ones. … Read more
Juan Pappier: The U.S. Government Has Changed its Strategy Towards El Salvador
Juan Pappier, the deputy director of Human Rights Watch for the Americas, confirms the U.S. Government has changed its strategy towards El Salvador. Pappier made the remarks in an interview with Wendy Monterrosa of Voz Publica. I think they [U.S. government] have changed their strategy in part because they assume … Read more
El Salvador Government Intensify its Gang Crackdown With New Measures for Public Security
El Salvador Government, under the direction of President Nayib Bukele, has unveiled the latest phase of his campaign against street gangs in El Salvador. It involves deploying thousands of soldiers to the Cabañas department. It also includes new legislation that allows for mass trials. In a recent move, the Bukele … Read more
Small Towns in El Salvador: Experiencing Their Culture, History, Local Flavors, and Hospitality
The small towns in El Salvador offer visitors a combination of modern amenities in a colonial setting that fully displays the country’s history and culture. In these towns, visitors can see glimpses of the country’s past, such as the colonial times and, most recently, the armed conflict of the 1980s. … Read more
Salvadoran Chicha, 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 using fermented corn grains, panela brown sugar, ginger, black pepper, … Read more
