Our Life In El Salvador

Author: Hugh Talley

  • Feria del Libro 2026 Brings Salvadoran Writers and Readers Together

    Salvadoran writers, publishers, and readers come together to celebrate books and strengthen the country’s literary culture. AI-generated image created for Our Life in El Salvador.

    Books have a special way of preserving memories, opening minds, and connecting one generation with another. This weekend, Salvadoran writers, publishers, and readers will come together in San Salvador for a celebration of literature.

    The Feria del Libro 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, at Kalpataru, located on Calle La Mascota in the Maquilishuat neighborhood of San Salvador.

    The fair will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on both days. Admission is free, making it an accessible cultural activity for individuals, families, students, teachers, and anyone interested in books.

    According to Diario El Salvador, the two-day event will include new book presentations, conversations among authors, and a practical workshop for people who help others discover the value of reading.

    A Meeting Place for Salvadoran Literature

    The fair will bring together a selection of recently published works from Salvadoran bookstores and local publishers. Visitors will have an opportunity to explore poetry, novels, essays, historical accounts, and books dealing with memory and national identity.

    One of the featured presentations will be Poesía IV, by respected Salvadoran writer David Escobar Galindo. Javier Alas and Lovey Argüello will lead the presentation.

    Another important work included in the program is Azul Ventura, a historical novel by Mirella Wollants. The novel received the 2025 Ítalo López Vallecillos National Novel Prize.

    Other books scheduled to appear at the fair include:

    • Anecdotario Roque Dalton, by Nelson Rojas
    • Perfume de guerra, by Marvin Galeas
    • El espejismo de pensar, by MartE. Uribe

    This variety demonstrates that Salvadoran literature is not limited to one subject or one style. The country’s authors continue to examine history, conflict, identity, personal experience, and the questions that shape life in El Salvador.

    An Honest Conversation About Publishing

    The event will also feature a discussion titled Panorama de la creación y edición literaria en El Salvador.

    Writers Lauri García Dueñas and Fátima Arévalo will participate alongside author Jorge Galán and editor Nelson López. They are expected to discuss the current condition of writing and publishing in El Salvador, including its opportunities and difficulties.

    This may be one of the fair’s most important activities.

    Writing a book is only one part of an author’s journey. Editing, publishing, promoting, and placing that book in the hands of readers can be equally challenging. These difficulties can be even greater in a relatively small publishing market.

    An open conversation about those realities could help readers understand what happens before a book reaches a bookstore shelf. It could also encourage greater support for local writers and publishers.

    Helping New Readers Discover Books

    The fair is not designed only for established authors or experienced readers. It will include a practical workshop called Acompañar lectores: Herramientas básicas para promotores de lectura.

    The workshop, presented by NÓMADA LIBROS, is intended for teachers, librarians, reading promoters, and others who want to introduce books to new audiences.

    Encouraging someone to read involves more than handing that person a book. It often requires patience, guidance, and an understanding of what may capture the reader’s interest.

    Teachers and librarians play an especially important role in this process. A child who discovers the right book at the right time may develop a love of reading that lasts for the rest of his or her life.

    Why Events Like This Matter

    In a world where people spend much of their time looking at phones and scrolling through short messages, a book asks us to slow down. It gives us time to think, imagine, question, and understand another person’s experience.

    The theme associated with this year’s fair, Menos clics, más libros—“Fewer clicks, more books”—is therefore especially appropriate. The Feria del Libro is organized by the Cámara Salvadoreña del Libro, or CAMSALIBRO, and will gather publishers, bookstores, writers, readers, and cultural promoters in one place.

    For Salvadoran authors, these gatherings provide valuable visibility. Publishers and bookstores gain a chance to introduce their work directly to the public. Readers can also discover books they may never encounter elsewhere.

    There is also something meaningful about meeting the person behind a book. Readers can hear writers discuss their ideas, their research, and the experiences that inspired their work.

    A Personal Appreciation for the Written Word

    Having written and published my own book, I have learned how much time and personal commitment can go into bringing a story to the public. A finished book may appear simple when we hold it in our hands, but behind its pages are months—or sometimes years—of writing, revising, questioning, and beginning again.

    That experience has given me even greater respect for writers who preserve history, record personal memories, and share their understanding of the world.

    El Salvador has many stories worth telling. Some are found in the country’s long history. Others live within families and communities, waiting for someone to write them down before they are lost.

    Events such as the Feria del Libro remind us that those stories matter.

    A Weekend to Celebrate Salvadoran Voices

    The Feria del Libro 2026 offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a different kind of weekend in San Salvador. Admission is free, and the program combines new books, thoughtful conversations, and practical support for those working to build a stronger reading culture.

    It is also an opportunity to purchase books from local sellers and support the people who write, edit, publish, and promote Salvadoran literature.

    A country’s culture is not preserved only in museums and historic buildings. It also lives in its poems, novels, essays, memories, and personal stories.

    By bringing books and people together, this fair helps ensure that Salvadoran voices continue to be read, discussed, and remembered.

    Source: Reporting from Diario El Salvador, with additional event information from CAMSALIBRO coverage.

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    Harmony of the Cosmos, available on Amazon.

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  • Ahuachapán Prepares to Shine Again for the Festival of the Farolitos

    AI-generated image for Our Life in El Salvador depicting Ahuachapán illuminated during the traditional Festival of the Farolitos.

    Every September, communities across Ahuachapán prepare for one of the most beautiful and meaningful traditions in El Salvador.

    Thousands of colorful lanterns, known locally as farolitos, illuminate homes, streets, churches, parks, and public squares. Their soft light transforms the communities of western El Salvador into places filled with color, faith, creativity, and family memories.

    The Municipality of Ahuachapán Centro has confirmed that the 2026 celebration will take place from September 5 through September 8. The central night will be Monday, September 7, when Ahuachapán, Concepción de Ataco, Apaneca, and Tacuba will be illuminated by the traditional lanterns.

    More Than a Beautiful Display

    For visitors, the Festival of the Farolitos offers a beautiful night of lights and decorations. However, for the families of Ahuachapán, it represents something much deeper.

    The celebration is connected to the eve of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, also known locally as the Virgen Niña. Over the years, religious devotion became joined with local creativity as families began making lanterns from wooden frames and brightly colored cellophane paper.

    Today, the tradition brings together faith, culture, art, and community life.

    Parents teach their children how to make and display the lanterns. Artisans prepare thousands of them for sale. Families decorate their homes, while communities work together to create larger and more elaborate displays.

    This is how a tradition survives—not simply because it appears on an official calendar, but because ordinary people continue to make it part of their lives.

    Recognized as Part of El Salvador’s Heritage

    In 2014, the Festival of the Farolitos was officially declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of El Salvador.

    That recognition was important because the festival is more than a local attraction. It is part of the country’s cultural identity and a living connection between the past and present.

    The celebration has grown over time, but its heart remains in Ahuachapán. The lanterns still represent the devotion, creativity, and community spirit that have kept the tradition alive for generations.

    Four Days of Activities

    The 2026 program will begin on September 5 with an opening parade through the district of Ahuachapán. The parade will be followed by the coronation of the festival queen.

    That evening will conclude with a dance at José Simeón Magaña Stadium, featuring Grupo Algodón and a mobile disco. Admission will cost $1, with the money going to support a local nursing home.

    On September 6, a motocross event will take place at the ecological park. Later that evening, the Impacto Latino orchestra will perform at the acoustic shell in Concordia Park.

    September 7 will bring the moment everyone has been waiting for.

    Beginning early in the day, families, artisans, businesses, and community groups will assemble and install the structures used to display their lanterns. When night falls, streets, homes, public spaces, and trees will glow with thousands of small lights.

    The celebrations will continue through September 8, with additional activities expected to be announced as the festival approaches.

    Supporting Ahuachapán’s Artisans and Businesses

    The festival also creates an important opportunity for local artisans.

    According to producers in the area, more than 25,000 lanterns have been sold during previous celebrations. Some families begin working months in advance to prepare enough lanterns for homes, businesses, churches, and public displays.

    Restaurants, food vendors, hotels, transportation providers, and other small businesses also benefit from the arrival of visitors.

    This shows how preserving culture can support the local economy. When people attend the festival, purchase handmade lanterns, eat in local restaurants, and visit nearby communities, they help the families who keep these traditions alive.

    A Celebration Across Western El Salvador

    Although Ahuachapán remains the center of the tradition, the celebration has expanded into several nearby communities.

    Concepción de Ataco has become one of the most popular places to experience the festival. Its colorful buildings, murals, narrow streets, and mountain atmosphere create a beautiful setting for the lanterns.

    Apaneca and Tacuba will also participate in the 2026 celebration. Each community brings its own character to the festival while sharing the same spirit of faith and tradition.

    Visitors should remember that the most popular areas can become crowded, especially on the evening of September 7. Anyone planning to attend should arrive early, expect traffic, and be prepared to walk.

    Keeping El Salvador’s Traditions Alive

    El Salvador is changing rapidly. New roads, businesses, technology, and development are becoming part of the country’s future.

    Progress is important, but traditions such as the Festival of the Farolitos remind us that moving forward does not require forgetting the past.

    There is something special about seeing families gather outside their homes while children look at the colored lights. There is also something meaningful about knowing that similar scenes have taken place for generations.

    The materials used to make the lanterns may be simple, but what they represent is not. Each light carries a small part of Ahuachapán’s history.

    A Tradition Close to Home

    Living in Ahuachapán makes this celebration feel especially personal to us. It is one of those events that shows visitors a side of El Salvador that cannot be fully understood through statistics or headlines.

    The festival reveals the country through its families, artisans, faith, creativity, and sense of community.

    When thousands of farolitos are lit on September 7, they will do more than brighten the streets. They will illuminate a tradition that the people of Ahuachapán have protected and passed forward for generations.

    For one special night, western El Salvador will once again glow with color, memory, and hope.

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  • El Salvador’s Ancestral Heritage Takes Center Stage in Washington

    AI-generated image illustrating Salvadoran ancestral heritage being presented to an international audience in Washington, D.C. Created for Our Life in El Salvador.

    El Salvador’s Ancestral Heritage Takes Center Stage in Washington

    El Salvador’s history and Indigenous heritage recently reached an international audience in Washington, D.C., through an event celebrating the traditions, languages, art, and knowledge of the country’s original peoples.

    The Salvadoran presentation formed part of a hemispheric gathering held in recognition of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Its theme was “Roots That Sustain, Knowledge That Transforms: Rights, Water, Health, Culture and Innovation for a Shared Future.”

    Through photography, literature, documentary filmmaking, traditional clothing, food, and coffee, visitors received a meaningful introduction to the cultural richness of El Salvador.

    Connecting the Past With the Present

    One of the main attractions was a photographic exhibition titled Maya Heritage: Past, Present and Future. Salvadoran photographers Isaac Quintanilla and Marcela Aldana created the collection.

    Their photographs included some of the country’s best-known archaeological sites, including Tazumal and Cihuatán. However, the exhibition did more than present ancient structures. It also featured traditions that remain alive in Salvadoran communities.

    Among them were the Dance of the Emplumados of Cacaopera and the Cofradía de las Flores y las Palmas. These traditions demonstrate that ancestral heritage is not simply something left behind by earlier generations. It continues to shape the identity of communities today.

    That is an important message. Archaeological sites can help us understand the people who lived here centuries ago, but living traditions allow us to see how that history continues through families, communities, celebrations, clothing, language, and faith.

    When my family and I recently visited Tazumal, I was again reminded of how much history exists beneath the surface of this small country. Seeing images of Tazumal presented in Washington gives that history an opportunity to reach people who may never have visited El Salvador.

    Preserving Indigenous Languages and Stories

    Literature and Indigenous languages also played an important role in the presentation.

    The exhibition included the children’s series Árbol de Fuego, or Tree of Fire. Its stories draw upon the worldviews of the Cacaopera, Lenca, and Nahua peoples. The books explore traditional understandings of subjects such as the origins of fire, rain, and a lagoon.

    A special Náhuat translation of The Little Prince was also presented. Copies of these works were added to the collection of the Columbus Memorial Library in Washington.

    This may seem like a small gesture, but it carries great importance. A language preserves much more than words. It carries memories, beliefs, humor, traditions, and ways of understanding the world. When a language disappears, part of a people’s history disappears with it.

    Placing these books in an international library helps ensure that Salvadoran Indigenous languages and stories remain available to future readers. It also gives researchers, students, and visitors an opportunity to discover a part of El Salvador that is often overlooked.

    Young Salvadorans Tell Their Own Story

    The event also featured the documentary short film Tepeguis: Creatures of the Water. It was produced by young Náhuat-Pipil filmmakers from the communities of Quezaltepeque, Santa Cruz Michapa, and San Antonio Abad.

    The documentary examines ancestral beliefs about water and the sacred relationship between people and nature. It was shown in the Hall of the Americas before an audience that included diplomats, businesspeople, and Salvadorans living in the Washington and Virginia area.

    I find the involvement of young people especially encouraging. Traditions survive when a new generation sees value in them and finds its own way to share them.

    These young filmmakers are not depending entirely on outsiders to interpret their culture. They are using modern technology to tell stories from within their own communities. In doing so, they are connecting ancestral knowledge with a new generation and a wider audience.

    Culture Experienced Through Food and Coffee

    The gathering concluded with traditional Salvadoran food and coffee grown in the country’s mountain regions.

    Food may appear to be the simplest part of a cultural presentation, but it often creates one of the strongest connections. A traditional meal or cup of Salvadoran coffee can open the door to conversations about family, agriculture, geography, and community life.

    For Salvadorans living abroad, these familiar flavors can also provide a powerful connection to home.

    A Heritage Worth Sharing and Protecting

    Events such as this help present a more complete picture of El Salvador.

    The country is becoming better known internationally for improved security, surfing, tourism, investment, and economic development. Those stories are important, but El Salvador also possesses a cultural history extending back thousands of years.

    That heritage belongs not only in history books. It lives in Indigenous languages, ceremonies, artwork, community traditions, local knowledge, and the stories passed from one generation to another.

    El Salvador should be proud to share this heritage with the world. At the same time, displaying it internationally must go hand in hand with protecting it here at home.

    Archaeological sites must be preserved. Indigenous communities should have a central role in telling their own stories. Native languages need continued support, and young Salvadorans should be encouraged to learn about the cultures that helped shape their country.

    The Washington exhibition was more than a cultural presentation. It was a reminder that El Salvador’s ancestral roots remain alive—and that they still have something valuable to teach the modern world.

    Source: Diario El Salvador, “La herencia ancestral de El Salvador conquista la capital estadounidense,” published August 28, 2026.

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  • European Film Festival Brings International Cinema to Three Salvadoran Cities

    Audience watching a European film during an outdoor cultural event in El Salvador. AI-generated image created for Our Life in El Salvador.

    From August 27 through September 17, Salvadorans will have an opportunity to explore European culture without leaving the country.

    The 2026 European Film Festival is bringing a varied selection of movies to San Salvador, Santa Ana, and San Miguel. The Embassy of Spain in El Salvador announced the program, which includes productions from several European countries.

    Most screenings will be free. However, some of the final presentations at Cinépolis Multiplaza and Cinépolis Santa Ana will have a special admission price.

    While this may appear to be a simple entertainment story, I believe it represents something more. Events like this introduce people to different cultures, historical experiences, and ways of looking at the world.

    More Than a Night at the Movies

    Most commercial theaters naturally concentrate on major international releases that can attract large audiences. Film festivals offer something different.

    They allow audiences to discover independent productions, historical dramas, comedies, documentaries, and family stories that might never receive a regular commercial release in El Salvador.

    European films often approach familiar subjects from a different perspective. They may explore family relationships, political change, identity, migration, war, aging, or social expectations. Even when a story takes place far from El Salvador, its human themes can still feel familiar.

    That is one of the great values of cinema. A good film can introduce us to another country while reminding us how much people everywhere have in common.

    A Festival Reaching Beyond San Salvador

    One of the most encouraging parts of this festival is its geographic reach.

    Cultural events in El Salvador are often centered in the capital. However, this year’s European Film Festival will also include screenings in Santa Ana and San Miguel.

    The participating locations include the National Library of El Salvador, the Alianza Francesa-Espace Lumière, the Museo Regional de Oriente, the National Theater of Santa Ana, outdoor cinema spaces, Cinépolis Multiplaza, and Cinépolis Santa Ana.

    Bringing the festival to three major cities gives more Salvadorans an opportunity to participate. It also makes use of museums, theaters, libraries, and other cultural spaces that should serve as active gathering places for the public.

    Restoring and protecting these buildings is important. Filling them with films, music, art, and educational activities gives them life.

    A Varied Selection of European Films

    The festival opened at the National Library of El Salvador with Hammarskjöld, a historical drama centered on Swedish diplomat and United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld.

    The program continues with films representing different countries, subjects, and styles. Among the scheduled titles are Heads or Fails, Jippie No More!, Living Large, Orenda, Le Panache, and Good Bye, Lenin!

    Other selections include Celda 211, Gundi: Legend of Love, Bela America, Gloria!, Peacock, Four Mothers, Jokes and Cigarettes, and Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre.

    This variety should help the festival appeal to different audiences. Some people may be interested in history or serious drama. Others may prefer comedy, family stories, or lighter entertainment.

    It is also an opportunity for people who normally watch only Hollywood productions to experience a different kind of filmmaking.

    Culture as a Form of International Cooperation

    The festival is another example of the cultural relationship between El Salvador and Europe.

    International cooperation is often discussed in terms of trade, infrastructure, education, or financial assistance. Cultural cooperation is quieter, but it also has value.

    Films allow countries to share their histories, concerns, humor, and traditions in a way that official speeches cannot. They create curiosity and encourage people to learn more about places they may never have visited.

    That exchange should work in both directions. Salvadoran filmmakers and storytellers also have experiences worth sharing with international audiences. Events like this may inspire local students, writers, actors, and directors to develop their own projects.

    El Salvador has many stories that could reach audiences beyond its borders.

    An Affordable Cultural Opportunity

    Another important feature is that most of the screenings are free.

    The cost of attending cultural events can prevent families, students, and young people from participating. Free admission removes part of that barrier and makes the festival more accessible.

    Anyone planning to attend should review the official schedule before traveling. The locations and starting times vary, and the final screenings at Cinépolis will require paid admission at a special price.

    The festival continues through September 17, leaving several weeks for people to find a film and location that interest them.

    A Welcome Addition to El Salvador’s Cultural Calendar

    El Salvador has been placing greater attention on tourism, public spaces, museums, theaters, and historic sites. Those improvements are encouraging, but cultural development should not be measured only by buildings.

    It should also be measured by what happens inside them.

    A library becomes more valuable when it hosts public events. A theater fulfills its purpose when people gather for a performance. A museum can connect the past with the present when it welcomes new visitors and new ideas.

    The 2026 European Film Festival may be a temporary event, but it contributes to that larger cultural life. It gives Salvadorans access to stories from other countries, supports the use of important public spaces, and brings an international event to three parts of the country.

    For anyone looking for something different to do during the coming weeks, this festival offers more than a movie. It offers a window into other cultures—and perhaps a new way of looking at our own.

    Source: Diario El Salvador and the Embassy of Spain in El Salvador.

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  • South Korea’s $9 Million Innovation Center Could Help Turn Salvadoran Ideas Into Opportunity

    AI-generated image for Our Life in El Salvador illustrating the cooperation agreement between El Salvador and South Korea for the planned Innovation Center at the University of El Salvador.

    El Salvador has taken another important step toward connecting education, technology, and economic development.

    Through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the South Korean government will provide up to $9 million in nonrepayable cooperation for a new Innovation Center at the University of El Salvador. The five-year project will run from 2026 through 2031.

    This is more than an announcement about constructing another building. The center is expected to give Salvadoran students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses access to modern equipment and specialized knowledge.

    If implemented properly, it could help turn ideas developed inside the university into products, businesses, and employment opportunities.

    What Will the Innovation Center Include?

    The project is officially called the Korea Innovation Nexus for Research and Development Collaboration, or K-INNO4U: El Salvador.

    Plans include constructing and equipping a modern center on the University of El Salvador campus in San Salvador. It will contain laboratories specializing in automation, prototyping, digital manufacturing, and quality control.

    These are fields with practical uses in manufacturing, engineering, technology, and product development.

    Prototyping, for example, allows someone to create and test an early version of a product before investing in full production. Digital manufacturing uses computer-controlled equipment to make parts and products with greater speed and precision.

    These resources could give Salvadoran students experience with technology that they may later encounter in modern workplaces.

    The project will also provide specialized training, support pilot programs, and help strengthen the center’s ability to operate. Its goal is to encourage cooperation between the university and the country’s productive sectors.

    Connecting the University With Salvadoran Businesses

    One of the most promising parts of this project is its attempt to bring education and industry closer together.

    Universities can produce valuable research and creative ideas. However, that work does not always reach the businesses and communities that could use it.

    At the same time, Salvadoran companies may face technical problems without having access to the researchers, laboratories, or equipment needed to develop solutions.

    The new center could help bridge that gap.

    Students and researchers may be able to work with businesses to improve production processes, test products, solve quality-control problems, or develop new technology. The project also aims to support innovation-based entrepreneurship and the creation of laboratory start-ups.

    That could allow a promising university project to become a real Salvadoran business instead of remaining only an academic exercise.

    Why South Korea Is an Important Partner

    South Korea brings more to this project than financial support.

    The country is widely known for using education, industrial development, research, and technology to transform its economy. Korean officials have said they are willing to share that experience with El Salvador.

    This is not South Korea’s first major educational technology project in the country.

    KOICA has also supported the development of an Industrial Innovation Training Center at ITCA-FEPADE. That initiative includes laboratories for smart manufacturing, mobile and industrial robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, and other technologies associated with modern industry.

    The new center at the University of El Salvador therefore appears to be part of a growing partnership rather than an isolated donation.

    It could also complement the country’s wider efforts to strengthen science, digital education, technical training, and international academic cooperation.

    An Investment That Does Not Create More Debt

    Another positive feature is that the funding is nonrepayable cooperation.

    El Salvador will not have to repay the $9 million as it would with an international loan. Instead, South Korea is providing the money to support the project and strengthen the country’s research and technological capabilities.

    That makes it a valuable opportunity. However, receiving the money and constructing the center will only be the beginning.

    The University of El Salvador will eventually be responsible for keeping the facility active and useful.

    UES Rector Juan Rosa Quintanilla said the university has identified possible funding sources to help maintain the project after the initial five-year implementation period ends.

    That long-term planning will be essential.

    Modern Equipment Alone Will Not Guarantee Success

    I believe this project has real potential, but its success should not be measured by the size of the building or the number of machines installed inside it.

    Modern laboratories can make an impressive picture during an inauguration. The more important questions will come later.

    Will students from different backgrounds have meaningful access to the center? Will instructors receive the training needed to use the equipment properly? Will Salvadoran businesses participate? Will research lead to useful products, services, or new companies?

    The equipment will also need regular maintenance and eventual replacement. Technology changes quickly, and today’s advanced machines can become outdated if institutions cannot keep investing in them.

    The center must remain active after the international funding period ends. Otherwise, a promising project could slowly become another underused building.

    For that reason, the commitment to future financing may be just as important as the initial $9 million investment.

    An Opportunity for Salvadoran Talent

    El Salvador has many talented young people with ideas and ambition. What they often lack is access to equipment, financing, experienced guidance, and connections to people who can help turn those ideas into something practical.

    This center could provide part of that missing support.

    It may help a student test an invention, allow a researcher to work with a Salvadoran company, or give a young entrepreneur the tools needed to develop a new product.

    Not every project will become a successful business. Innovation always involves experimentation, setbacks, and lessons learned. Still, the country needs places where people have the freedom and resources to try.

    South Korea’s investment at the University of El Salvador could become one of those places.

    The agreement is encouraging, but the center has not been built yet. There is still a long road between signing a memorandum and creating a program that delivers lasting results.

    If El Salvador and South Korea carry out the project as planned—and if the university keeps it properly funded and connected to the country’s needs—it could become much more than a collection of advanced laboratories.

    It could become a place where Salvadoran knowledge is transformed into opportunity.

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  • A Promising First Step: Robotic Surgery Begins at the New Hospital Rosales

    AI-generated image for Our Life in El Salvador illustrating robot-assisted surgery at a modern public hospital.

    The New Hospital Rosales has reached another important milestone with its first operation using the Versius robotic surgical system.

    This is encouraging news for El Salvador’s public healthcare system. It shows that the advanced equipment introduced when the hospital opened is beginning to be used to treat patients.

    However, the importance of this achievement goes beyond having a sophisticated robot in an operating room. Its real value will depend on how it improves patient care and whether ordinary Salvadorans can benefit from it.

    How the Versius Surgical System Works

    Despite the name, the robot does not perform an operation by itself.

    A trained surgeon remains in complete control throughout the procedure. The surgeon sits at a console and views the operation through a three-dimensional screen. From there, the surgeon controls several robotic arms positioned around the patient.

    These arms can reproduce the surgeon’s movements with a high degree of accuracy. Their joints can also rotate in ways that give doctors greater freedom of movement inside the body.

    This can help surgeons operate through smaller incisions while avoiding unnecessary damage to nearby tissues and organs.

    According to information released by the hospital, Versius may be used to treat conditions such as prostate cancer, uterine fibroids, complex hernias, and tumors of the digestive system.

    Possible Benefits for Patients

    Robotic surgery can provide several advantages when it is used for the right patient and procedure.

    Smaller incisions may result in less pain, reduced blood loss, and smaller scars. Patients may also spend less time in the hospital and return to their normal activities sooner.

    These benefits are especially important in a busy public hospital. Shorter hospital stays can help patients recover at home while making beds available for others who need treatment.

    Nevertheless, robotic surgery is not automatically the best choice for every operation. The decision must be made by the medical team based on the patient’s condition, the type of procedure, and the experience of the surgeon.

    Technology assists the doctor, but it does not replace medical knowledge, training, or judgment.

    An Important Development for Public Healthcare

    What stands out to me is that this technology is being introduced at a public hospital.

    Advanced robotic surgery is often associated with private medical centers that many families cannot afford. If the New Hospital Rosales can make these procedures available through the public healthcare system, it could open doors for Salvadorans who previously had limited access to this type of treatment.

    The new hospital was presented as more than a replacement for an aging building. It was intended to bring specialized services and modern medical technology into the country’s public health system.

    Completing the first robotic operation shows that at least part of that promise is becoming a working reality.

    It is one thing to display new equipment during a hospital inauguration. It is much more meaningful to see trained medical professionals begin using it to care for patients.

    Questions That Still Need Answers

    Although this is positive news, the original report provides very little information about the operation itself.

    We are not told what procedure was performed, how long it took, or how the patient is recovering. We also do not know how many Salvadoran surgeons have been trained to use the system or how frequently robotic operations will be scheduled.

    Other important questions remain.

    How will patients be selected for these procedures? Will people referred from hospitals in other parts of El Salvador have access? How many operations can the surgical team perform each month? What arrangements are in place for maintenance, replacement instruments, and continuing professional training?

    These questions do not take away from the achievement. They are important because establishing a successful robotic surgery program requires much more than purchasing the equipment.

    The system must be properly maintained, and surgeons need regular experience using it. Nurses, anesthesiologists, technicians, and other members of the operating-room team also require specialized training.

    A Milestone, but Only the Beginning

    I believe the first Versius-assisted operation at the New Hospital Rosales deserves recognition.

    It represents a real step forward for specialized medicine in El Salvador. It may also give new hope to patients facing complicated conditions that require delicate surgery.

    At the same time, one operation does not yet tell us how successful the complete program will be.

    The best measure of progress will come later. We need to know how many people receive treatment, whether patients recover as expected, and whether the service remains dependable over time.

    The true success of the Versius system will not be measured by how impressive it looks. It will be measured by the lives it improves.

    For now, this first operation is a promising beginning. It shows what may be possible when modern medical technology is combined with trained professionals and a commitment to public care.

    I look forward to seeing more information about the patient, the medical team, and the hospital’s plans for future robotic procedures. Salvadorans deserve not only modern buildings and equipment, but also a healthcare system that consistently turns those investments into accessible and dependable treatment.

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  • More Than Surfing: Free Family Activities Coming to Surf City in September

    AI-generated image for Our Life in El Salvador illustrating the free family activities surrounding the Surf City ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026.

    The world’s best young surfers will soon arrive in El Salvador for the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026. However, watching the competition will not be the only reason to visit the coast.

    From September 5 through September 13, Surf City will offer a varied program of free activities for visitors of all ages. The schedule includes yoga, music, surfing lessons, Pilates, chess, markets, and several other experiences.

    The activities will take place around El Tunco, El Sunzal, El Sunzalito, La Bocana, La Bonita, and Laola. Together, they will turn the international surfing championship into something the entire family can enjoy.

    An International Competition With Something for Everyone

    Surfing will remain at the center of the event. Young athletes from around the world will compete at El Sunzal and La Bocana, two of El Salvador’s best-known surfing locations.

    However, not every visitor wants to spend the entire day watching a competition. Some members of a family may enjoy surfing, while others may prefer music, exercise, shopping, or simply relaxing near the ocean.

    The additional activities address that difference. They give families more choices and provide another reason to spend an entire day along the coast.

    More importantly, most of the activities will have free admission.

    Wellness Activities Beside the Ocean

    Several activities will focus on exercise, relaxation, and personal wellness.

    Pilates will open the program at Laola on September 5. The following days will include different yoga sessions, such as morning yoga, frequency yoga, and Golden Hour Yoga.

    Visitors will also have opportunities to try slackline, cardio cycling, fencing, and other forms of physical training.

    These activities fit naturally with the surroundings. Exercising or practicing yoga near the Pacific Ocean creates a different experience from attending a traditional fitness class indoors.

    The program also shows how Surf City is connecting surfing with a broader lifestyle based on activity, nature, and wellness.

    Free Opportunities to Learn Surfing

    For visitors who have always wanted to try surfing, free lessons are among the most interesting parts of the schedule.

    Surf classes led by Manuel Rivas are planned at El Sunzalito on September 10 and 11. Morning and afternoon sessions are listed for both days.

    These classes could give beginners an opportunity to experience the sport while an important international championship is taking place nearby.

    Learning to surf during an event filled with talented young competitors could be especially memorable for Salvadoran children. It may even inspire some of them to become involved in the sport.

    Chess, Fencing, and Rowing

    The program extends well beyond activities normally associated with the beach.

    The Salvadoran Chess Federation will hold sessions at Laola on September 9. Fencing is also included in the schedule, along with a rowing experience using simulators.

    These additions make the event more inclusive. Someone who has little interest in surfing can still discover another sport or activity.

    They also provide national sporting organizations with an opportunity to introduce their disciplines to a wider audience.

    Markets and Music in El Tunco

    Music will be another important part of the experience.

    Several musical performances and DJ sets are planned throughout the event. Market & Music activities will also be held in the El Tunco-La Bonita area on selected days.

    These markets can help bring attention to local entrepreneurs, artisans, food vendors, and small businesses. Visitors may come to watch the surfing but also spend money in restaurants, shops, hotels, and community businesses.

    That connection is important. International events create the greatest local benefit when visitors explore the surrounding area instead of attending the competition and immediately leaving.

    Some Activities Are a Little Different

    The schedule also includes experiences that may be unfamiliar to many visitors.

    Among them are an immersive dance experience with headphones, a Mind Flow Brain Wave session, and a cacao drink experience. These activities add another dimension to the program and may attract people looking for something different.

    Not every activity will appeal to everyone. That is part of the advantage of such a varied schedule. Families can look at the program and choose the experiences that best suit them.

    Surf City Is Becoming More Than a Destination

    For years, El Salvador’s Pacific coastline was known mainly among surfers and local beachgoers. Surf City has helped introduce these beaches to a much larger international audience.

    The government’s tourism strategy has used major surfing competitions to promote the country. However, this latest schedule suggests an effort to build something broader than a series of sporting events.

    Surf City is increasingly being promoted as a place where visitors can experience sports, music, food, wellness, culture, and family recreation.

    That approach could help the coastal tourism industry reach people who may never get on a surfboard. It can also encourage visitors to stay longer and explore more of the area.

    A Welcome Family-Friendly Addition

    I believe these free activities are a good addition to the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship.

    The young surfers deserve to remain at the heart of the event. At the same time, the surrounding activities can make the championship more welcoming to families and casual visitors.

    They also give Salvadorans an opportunity to enjoy an international event without paying a large admission price.

    The program demonstrates that a surfing championship can bring together much more than athletes and fans. It can also create opportunities for families, local businesses, sporting organizations, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

    Visitors should check the latest schedule before leaving home. The activities are spread across several locations, and times or venues could change. Although the general program runs through September 13, the published calendar currently lists specific activities through September 12.

    With a little planning, families can watch some of the world’s most promising young surfers, try a new activity, explore a local market, and finish the day with music music near the ocean.

    That sounds like a good way to experience what Surf City is becoming: not only a destination for surfing, but a coastal gathering place with something for almost everyone.

    Source: ElSalvador.com — “Surf, yoga, música y más: estos son los planes gratis para disfrutar en familia en Surf City”

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  • El Salvador’s Education Ambitions Gain International Attention

    Expanding educational opportunities for young Salvadorans.

    El Salvador is once again attracting international attention. This time, however, the attention is not focused on security, Bitcoin, or tourism. It is focused on education and the future of the country’s young people.

    International media have reported on the government’s plans to expand educational opportunities. The announcement includes 50,000 scholarships and a proposed increase in annual education spending to more than $3 billion.

    For a small country like El Salvador, these are ambitious numbers. If the plans are fully carried out, they could change the lives of thousands of young Salvadorans.

    International Media Take Notice

    According to Diario El Salvador, media outlets in several countries have reported on El Salvador’s growing commitment to education.

    For many years, international reporting about El Salvador concentrated on gangs, violence, migration, and poverty. More recently, security improvements, tourism, infrastructure, technology, and economic development have received greater attention.

    Education is now becoming part of that changing story.

    President Nayib Bukele announced the new education plans during the “El Salvador Renace” event at the Jorge “El Mágico” González National Stadium. Thousands of public-school students attended the event.

    The president said the government intends to make 50,000 scholarships available to young Salvadorans. The opportunities will include university degrees, technical training, and vocational programs.

    This is important because not every student needs or wants the same educational path. Some young people want a traditional university degree. Others may be better served by technical instruction or practical training that prepares them for employment more quickly.

    A successful education system should provide room for both.

    Reaching Students Across the Country

    One of the most encouraging parts of the announcement is the stated goal of reaching students in every part of El Salvador.

    Young people living outside San Salvador often face additional barriers. Universities and training centers may be far from their homes. Transportation can be expensive, and some families cannot afford tuition, books, meals, internet service, or other educational costs.

    Students living in rural communities and on El Salvador’s islands may face even greater difficulties.

    The government says the expanded program will include in-person, online, and blended learning options. If those choices are made widely available, they could help more students continue their education without leaving their communities.

    However, online education only works when students have dependable internet access, suitable equipment, and a quiet place to study. Providing a scholarship is an important beginning, but students may also need support to complete their programs successfully.

    A $100 Million Investment in Young People

    The Legislative Assembly has ratified a $100 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. The financing will support educational continuity and employment opportunities for approximately 60,000 young people.

    This gives the scholarship plans a more concrete financial foundation. It moves the discussion beyond a general promise and connects it to a funded program.

    The initiative is expected to help students continue into higher education, technical instruction, and employment preparation. It may also strengthen the connection between education and the skills employers need.

    That connection will be essential.

    El Salvador can educate more young people, but the country must also create jobs where they can use what they have learned. Otherwise, many graduates may still feel that their best opportunity lies outside the country.

    Education and economic development must move forward together.

    The Proposed Increase in Education Spending

    President Bukele also announced that annual education investment would rise to more than $3 billion. He described this as more than 8% of the country’s gross domestic product.

    If implemented, this would represent a dramatic increase and place El Salvador among Latin America’s biggest education spenders when measured as a percentage of its economy.

    However, it is important to describe this carefully.

    The $3 billion figure is an announced increase and future commitment. It should not be confused with the amount already included in the present education budget. The details will become clearer when future budgets show where the money will come from and how it will be divided.

    The amount invested is important, but spending alone does not guarantee better education.

    The results will depend on how effectively the money is used. Schools need trained teachers, safe buildings, dependable water and electricity, internet access, updated materials, and programs that prepare students for real opportunities.

    Transparency and careful management will also be necessary to ensure that the investment reaches classrooms and students.

    More Than Scholarships

    The scholarship announcement is part of a broader transformation taking place within Salvadoran education.

    The country has distributed computers and other technology to students. Schools are being rebuilt and improved. Digital training, English instruction, technical education, and international academic cooperation have also become more visible.

    These efforts demonstrate a willingness to invest in areas that were neglected for many years.

    Still, there are challenges. Some schools need extensive repairs. Teachers require continued training and support. Rural students do not always have the same resources available in urban areas. Families may also struggle with transportation and other expenses, even when tuition is covered.

    Offering 50,000 scholarships is a major step, but helping 50,000 students finish their education will be the greater achievement.

    A Different Image of El Salvador

    The international attention surrounding the announcement is meaningful because it shows another side of El Salvador.

    The country was once known internationally almost entirely for violence and migration. Today, the conversation is gradually expanding. People outside El Salvador are hearing about tourism growth, infrastructure projects, cultural restoration, technology, sports, and now education.

    That does not mean every problem has been solved. It means the country is gaining an opportunity to be seen for what it is trying to build, rather than only for the problems of its past.

    Education could become one of the strongest parts of that new image.

    A safer country gives young people more freedom to attend school, travel, and participate in their communities. Education can build upon that security by giving them the knowledge and skills to create a better future.

    The Real Test Will Be the Results

    The announcement of 50,000 scholarships deserves recognition. So does the decision to secure $100 million in financing for educational and employment opportunities.

    However, the real test will come during implementation.

    How will students apply? What expenses will the scholarships cover? Which institutions and courses will participate? How will educational quality be protected as the program expands? What assistance will be available to students in remote communities?

    Most importantly, how many students will complete their programs and move into stable employment?

    Those answers will determine whether this becomes a lasting transformation or simply an impressive announcement.

    For now, I see this as an encouraging development. Education can open doors that security and economic growth alone cannot open. It can give a young person the confidence and ability to build a life here rather than feeling forced to leave in search of opportunity.

    International recognition is welcome, but it should not be the final measure of success. The real measure will be found in Salvadoran homes and communities. It will be seen when young people who once believed higher education was beyond their reach receive the opportunity to study, graduate, work, and contribute to their country.

    If El Salvador turns this commitment into lasting results, the effects will resonate far beyond the international headlines.

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  • Salvadoran Soccer’s Liga de Ascenso Gains a Central American Audience

    AI-generated image illustrating how regional television coverage could bring El Salvador’s Liga de Ascenso, its players, and local communities to a wider Central American audience.

    Salvadoran soccer is preparing to reach a much larger audience. The country’s newly reorganized Liga de Ascenso will be broadcast across Central America through an agreement between the Salvadoran Football Federation and FOX.

    The agreement covers the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 seasons. During that period, the competition will carry the commercial name Copa FOX.

    This is an important step for a league that has traditionally received far less attention than El Salvador’s First Division. It could give its clubs, players, and communities a level of visibility they have never had before.

    A New Beginning for the Liga de Ascenso

    The Liga de Ascenso is part of a larger restructuring of professional soccer in El Salvador. More than 50 clubs were evaluated before 24 were selected to participate in the new competition.

    These clubs represent communities from different parts of the country. Many play in smaller stadiums and depend heavily on local supporters, sponsors, and volunteers.

    The new tournament is scheduled to begin on August 28. With FOX involved, matches will no longer be seen only by people living near the participating clubs. Viewers throughout Central America will have an opportunity to follow the competition.

    That regional exposure could change the way people see Salvadoran soccer below the First Division.

    Greater Opportunities for Young Players

    One of the most promising parts of this agreement is the opportunity it may create for young Salvadoran players.

    The Liga de Ascenso includes footballers who are trying to prove that they are ready for a higher level. In the past, many of these players competed with little television coverage. Unless someone attended the matches, their performances could easily go unnoticed.

    Regional broadcasts may allow coaches, scouts, and clubs in neighboring countries to see those players. A strong performance could lead to an opportunity with a First Division team in El Salvador or even a club elsewhere in Central America.

    Television coverage does not guarantee that a player will be discovered. However, it gives talented young footballers a larger stage on which to demonstrate what they can do.

    Bringing Attention to Salvadoran Communities

    The benefits may extend beyond the players and clubs.

    Every participating team carries the name and identity of a community. When a match is broadcast, viewers also see the stadium, the supporters, and some of the local character surrounding the club.

    That exposure can create community pride. It may also encourage people to attend matches or visit places they had not previously considered.

    Small businesses near the stadiums could benefit from larger crowds. Local restaurants, transportation providers, vendors, and other businesses may see additional activity on match days.

    The effect may be modest at first. Still, the league could become another way of presenting El Salvador and its communities to the rest of Central America.

    A Chance to Attract Sponsors

    Regional television coverage could also make the Liga de Ascenso more attractive to advertisers and sponsors.

    Businesses are generally more willing to support a club when they know their name will be seen by a larger audience. That could provide teams with additional income for uniforms, transportation, training facilities, equipment, and player development.

    Many lower-division clubs struggle financially. A dependable broadcasting and sponsorship structure could help them become more stable.

    However, it will be important to explain how the money generated by the agreement will be distributed. The clubs need to receive a meaningful share of the benefits if the new arrangement is going to strengthen the league.

    Broadcasting Is Only Part of the Answer

    I see this agreement as a positive development, but television coverage alone will not solve the problems that have affected Salvadoran soccer.

    The Liga de Ascenso will still need responsible management and clear financial rules. Players must be paid on time, stadiums must be safe, and playing fields should meet reasonable standards.

    The competition must also earn the confidence of supporters. Fans need reliable schedules, good television production, and clear information about where and when they can watch the matches.

    There are still some practical questions that should be answered. How many games will be shown? Which FOX channels or streaming platforms will carry them? Will the broadcasts be affordable and easily available to people in El Salvador?

    Those details will help determine whether the agreement reaches its full potential.

    More Than a Television Agreement

    What interests me most about this announcement is that it is about more than broadcasting soccer matches.

    It is about giving young players an opportunity to be seen. It is also about recognizing clubs that represent towns and communities outside the traditional centers of Salvadoran soccer.

    The First Division will naturally continue to receive most of the attention. However, the health of Salvadoran soccer also depends on what happens below that level. The Liga de Ascenso can develop players, strengthen local clubs, and build connections between teams and their communities.

    A regional audience will not transform the league overnight. Nevertheless, it can provide a foundation for growth if the agreement is managed responsibly.

    For many of these clubs, being broadcast throughout Central America would once have seemed unlikely. Now, they have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the region.

    That is good news for the teams, the players, their communities, and the future of Salvadoran soccer.

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  • Salvadoran Women Are Building Businesses—and a Model for Latin America

    AI-generated image for Our Life in El Salvador illustrating Salvadoran women working together to develop and strengthen their businesses.

    Women play an important role in El Salvador’s economy. Many operate small stores, prepare and sell food, create handmade products, provide professional services, or manage businesses that support their families and communities.

    Now, the methods used in El Salvador to help women establish and expand their businesses are reportedly gaining recognition across Latin America.

    According to Diario El Salvador, the National Commission for Micro and Small Enterprises (CONAMYPE) has developed programs that support women at different stages of their business journey. These methods have become a regional reference for promoting entrepreneurship among women.

    That is an accomplishment worth recognizing. However, the real measure of success will be whether these programs help women create businesses that survive, grow, and provide dependable income.

    Different support for different needs

    One of the most encouraging aspects of CONAMYPE’s approach is that it recognizes that entrepreneurs do not all need the same kind of assistance.

    A woman with a promising idea faces different challenges from someone who already owns a business. The first may need help developing a product, identifying customers, and creating a business plan. The second may need better accounting, marketing, financing, or management skills.

    CONAMYPE addresses these different needs through two principal programs.

    Mujer Emprende focuses on business incubation. It helps women transform their ideas into operating businesses. The program recently graduated 281 women with support from the European Union.

    Some participants had already started operating their businesses before completing the program. This suggests that the training is designed to produce practical results instead of remaining limited to the classroom.

    Mujer y Negocios supports businesses that are already operating. Its purpose is to help women improve, expand, and strengthen their enterprises.

    This second stage is particularly important. Starting a business is difficult, but keeping one alive and helping it grow can be even more challenging.

    More than basic business training

    The CONAMYPE programs reportedly concentrate on three main areas.

    The first involves leadership, confidence, creativity, teamwork, and decision-making. These skills can help a business owner manage daily challenges and respond to changing conditions.

    The second area covers business management. An entrepreneur may have an excellent product, but the business can still fail without proper pricing, accounting, planning, and control of expenses.

    The third area focuses on improving the product and developing a workable business model. Participants learn how to distinguish their products from others and give customers a reason to choose them.

    These areas are connected. A successful business requires more than a good idea. It also needs careful management, a clear understanding of the market, and the ability to adapt.

    Access to financing remains important

    Training alone does not remove every obstacle facing women entrepreneurs.

    Many small-business owners struggle to obtain affordable financing. Some do not have property to use as security for a loan. Others have little formal credit history or operate businesses that have not yet been registered.

    CONAMYPE President Paul Steiner said that European Union cooperation funds can provide non-repayable capital to qualifying participants. This assistance could help women purchase equipment, obtain materials, improve packaging, or cover other startup expenses.

    The availability of capital makes the program more practical. A business plan has limited value when the entrepreneur lacks the money needed to put it into action.

    However, more information would be helpful. The public should know how many women receive this funding, how much is available, and what requirements they must meet.

    Why the regional recognition matters

    According to Steiner, El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed CONAMYPE that its methods had become a reference for Latin America.

    The methods have reportedly been shared with the eight countries of the Central American Integration System. Similar experiences have also reached Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Uruguay.

    This is significant because El Salvador is often presented as a country that receives models and assistance from larger nations. In this case, Salvadoran experience is contributing ideas that other countries may be able to use.

    It also demonstrates that useful innovation does not always involve advanced technology or enormous investments. Sometimes it comes from understanding people’s needs and building a program that responds to them.

    Women are already an economic force

    Women entrepreneurs are not a small or isolated part of El Salvador’s economy.

    CONAMYPE previously reported that women lead approximately 68 percent of businesses in the country. That figure should be clearly attributed to the institution, but it still points to the importance of women in Salvadoran commerce.

    Their businesses are visible throughout the country. Women operate restaurants, bakeries, pupuserías, beauty salons, clothing stores, lodging businesses, market stalls, farms, workshops, and many other enterprises.

    Some begin because a woman identifies an opportunity. Others are created out of necessity when regular employment is unavailable or household income is not enough.

    Whatever the reason, these businesses help support families and circulate money through local communities. When they succeed, they can also create employment for others.

    Recognition is encouraging, but results matter most

    The regional attention given to CONAMYPE’s methods is positive news. It suggests that El Salvador has developed useful experience that may benefit women in other countries.

    Still, recognition should not be the end of the story.

    We need to know how many businesses created through these programs remain open after one or two years. We should also know whether their sales increase, whether they enter new markets, and whether they create jobs.

    Graduation numbers show how many women completed the training. They do not necessarily show how many built sustainable businesses.

    Long-term tracking would help determine which parts of the program work best. It would also identify areas that need improvement.

    A reason for optimism

    I believe this is an encouraging development for El Salvador.

    The country’s women have always shown initiative, determination, and the ability to accomplish much with limited resources. Providing them with better training, guidance, and access to capital can help turn that determination into greater financial independence.

    The fact that other Latin American countries are looking at Salvadoran methods is something to appreciate. It shows that El Salvador can contribute solutions as well as learn from the experiences of others.

    The true achievement, however, will not be measured by recognition alone. It will be seen in businesses that remain open, families that gain dependable income, and women who move from having an idea to building something lasting.

    If these programs continue producing those results, El Salvador will have created more than a regional model. It will have helped build a stronger and more inclusive economy at home.

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