Google opens its office in El Salvador and will donate $200,000 to entrepreneurs
The company indicated that the funds will be used to train local businesses. The law passed by parliament to execute the alliance with Google stipulates the purchase of services for no less than $500 million over 7 years. During the inauguration of its office in El Salvador, Google announced on Monday that through Google.org, its philanthropic arm, it will donate $200,000 to train Salvadoran entrepreneurs in digital skills and provide them with access to financing. The funds will be delivered to the organization Pro Mujer, detailed Eleonor…
DOM organizes cultural event in CaserÃo El Mozote, Morazán.
This is the second cultural festival held by the DOM ( Dirección Nacional de Obras Municipales) in the caserÃo El Mozote, after the participation of the Military Music Band of the National Navy on February 24, which was attended by the inhabitants of the area, as well as national and foreign tourists. Since the beginning of his government, the President has demonstrated with facts his firm decision to turn El Mozote into an example of development for El Salvador and Latin America. With a treatment of absolute respect and compliance from Presi…
Discover the San Salvador Downtown Night Market: prices, how to get there, and what products are available.
At 6:00 pm, vendors begin to occupy Acosta Passage in downtown San Salvador to offer their products, popular not only for their freshness but also for their affordable prices. This is the downtown San Salvador Night Market. The downtown San Salvador Night Market is a gem that not many know about. We refer to it as a 'gem' not because of its visual appeal but because you can find a wide variety of products at lower prices in this place. Located in front of the Los Ilustres cemetery, the nighttime activity of the market contrasts sha…
Have you seen jellyfish on the Salvadoran coast? Learn a little more about their arrival.
The entity recommends not touching them to avoid burns. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) warned about the sighting of jellyfish on the Salvadoran coast. The entity detailed that their arrival is usually between February and March, but this year they appeared until April. These marine invertebrate animals have a gelatinous texture with hanging tentacles that they use to capture their prey. If you see one, do not touch it because it can cause burns to your skin, as well as produce a sensation similar to that of a bee stin…
Ministry of Environment Declares Environmental Emergency in Coatepeque Lake.
A few weeks ago, the watercolor of that lake began to change due to the proliferation of cyanobacteria. The Ministry of Environment reported that it declares a state of "environmental emergency" in Coatepeque Lake, in Santa Ana, for 12 months due to the natural disaster in the Coatepeque Lake basin of 68.69 km2 and the risks it represents for the affluent and the citizens. Through a message on X (Twitter), Environment informed that the minister of that State portfolio, Fernando López, offered a press conference on Monday, April 8, …
Experience the partial solar eclipse of April 8 in El Salvador.
If you love astronomical phenomena and want to experience the eclipse this Monday, April 8, take note of the places you can go to join the event. Do you love astronomy or simply enjoy contemplating the wonders of the cosmos? Well, on April 8, you can join the people who will experience the solar eclipse that will darken North America from Salvadoran soil. Yes, although only 40% of the celestial event will be visible in the country, there are places where it can be admired peacefully. As detailed by the Salvadoran Association of Astronomy (AS…
Government Launches Inclusive Program for Elderly
The Integration Directorate launched the "Integrating Grandparents" program this Friday, aiming to involve senior citizens in educational, cultural, entrepreneurial, and other activities as agents of change in communities. The honorary president of the institution, Alejandro Gutman, highlighted the importance and role of the elderly as agents of change for communities, especially those that have suffered from decades of crime generated by gang groups and now enjoy peace thanks to the security strategy implemented by the authorit…
Frank Rubio, an astronaut of Salvadoran origin, receives special distinction from the US Navy.
The distinction bestowed upon Frank Rubio, according to NASA, is the most unique badge a soldier can receive. The astronaut of Salvadoran origin, Frank Rubio, was honored with a special distinction by the United States Armed Forces, one of the most prestigious awards that can be granted to a soldier in the North American country. According to NASA, Rubio received the Army Astronaut Device after setting the American record for the most days spent in space on a single spaceflight. The badge was presented by Christine E. W…
El Salvador Band kicked off 2024 with a musical parade
The Ministry of Culture had announced that the El Salvador Band would start the new year with a parade through the Historic Center of San Salvador. This cultural event took place on January 1st. It began at 4:00 PM and proceeded from Plaza Salvador del Mundo to Plaza CÃvica Gerardo Barrios, where the musical group performed an extensive repertoire.The El Salvador Band was composed of 600 children and young musicians from across the country, with 300 new members adding to its prominence. "In October, a new call was made for those who wis…
Salvadorans enjoy ¨Navidad SivArt¨ in the Historic Center.
These are cultural, recreational, and artistic activities, among others, taking place in the squares and parks of the Historic Center of San Salvador. Thanks to the safe environment in El Salvador, hundreds of citizens participated in the recreational, cultural, and family activities organized by the San Salvador municipality in the so-called SivArt Christmas edition. The development of these activities had different focal points, such as Gerardo Barrios and Morazán squares, as well as Libertad and Cuscatlán parks, and the new square in front …
Salvadorans celebrate the opening of the National Library of El Salvador
The civic square, Captain General Gerardo Barrios, welcomed thousands of Salvadorans who traveled from different parts of the country to witness the inauguration of the National Library of El Salvador (Binaes) last Tuesday night, a project that President Nayib Bukele managed to secure in 2019 during a meeting with his counterpart from the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, in the capital Beijing.From early afternoon, dozens of citizens began arriving to admire the imposing structure whose design is inspired by the waves, reefs, and …
Gasoline prices drop up to $0.21 per gallon nationwide
The lowered rates will be in effect from tomorrow, Tuesday, through November 27. The price of a gallon of gasoline will present a decrease of up to $0.21 for the present fortnight, according to the prices released by the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons and Mines. The reference prices establish that in the central zone the gallon of superior gasoline will cost $3.96, the regular at $3.85 and the gallon of diesel at $4.22. While in the western zone the gallon of special gasoline will cost $3.97, regular gasoline $3.86 and the gallon …
