With the latest amendments to the Law Against Organized Crime (LCCO) taking effect on August 23, initial hearings in judicial proceedings for those arrested under the state of exception have virtually vanished. The work once done at that stage will now be carried out...
The municipal markets in San Miguel and Santa Ana are slated for completion in 2027 at a cost of $30 million and $55.4 million, respectively, according to the award documents for both projects, executed by the Ministerio de Obras Públicas (Ministry of Public Works)....
The most recent LPG Datos brand survey, conducted last September for El Economista and involving telephone interviews with 1,000 adults nationwide, sought to identify what respondents view as El Salvador’s primary problem at present. A striking 58.9% pinpointed...
More than three months ago, the Dirección de Obras Municipales (Municipal Works Directorate, DOM) completed a project to reactivate the pool and fountain, refurbish the public wash stations, and build a café in the ecological park of the city of Santa Elena, in...
While FIFA commits to respecting human rights, combating corruption, and maintaining political neutrality, the de facto power is pushing Salvadoran football in the opposite direction. From chronic crisis to the abyss. Of course, this progress within FIFA is not...
Set off the main road through San Isidro, El Salvador, an old gate sits locked by a chain. Across its rusted metal wire mesh are emblazoned the words: “Private property, entry forbidden.” A bus stop outside is covered with faded black and yellow posters. Though...
