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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

Michelle Sol, the Minister of Housing, delivers property deeds in San Vicente

Michelle Sol, the Salvadoran Minister of Housing and Urban Development, delivered property deeds to 81 families from the department of San Vicente who had had various problems years ago obtaining the documents for their land. The communities beneficiated were Dos … Read more

Alegria El Salvador. Picturesque mountain town in Usulutan.

Alegria El Salvador is a colorful small town and municipality located at a high altitude in the department of Usulutan. Alegria is located at an altitude of over 1,200 meters above sea level. The Alegria lagoon or Laguna de Alegria … Read more

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador: A Sacred Icon of El Salvador’s Heritage

The San Salvador Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador; it is home to the San Salvador Archbishop and is located at the heart of the San … Read more

Rene Merino Monroy. Defense Minister of El Salvador.

Rene Merino Monroy is El Salvador’s Minister of Defense. Monroy was sworn in as minister on June 1, 2019, by President Nayib Bukele. Minister Monroy became the first member of the Naval Forces to obtain this prestigious position. Defense Minister … Read more

Chalchuapa El Salvador. Historic municipality in Santa Ana.

Chalchuapa El Salvador is a town and a municipality of great importance to the country; it is home to major archaeological sites such as El Tazumal, Casablanca, Trapiche, Las Victorias, Pampe, and Amulunga. It is located in the department of … Read more

Rediscovering These Golf Courses in El Salvador As Gems for Golf Lovers

El Salvador may be the smallest country in Central America, but the land is swelling with rich culture, pristine beaches, and other natural ardor. The Land of the Volcanoes may be best known for its world-class coffee, fantastic surfing points, … Read more