Google opens its office in El Salvador
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…
Frank Rubio: Salvadoran Astronaut
NASA astronaut will participate in events and learn about STEAM projects in El Salvador. His mother confirmed that it is an official visit organized by the United States Government. Salvadoran-origin astronaut, Frank Rubio, will visit the country starting from Monday, April 8th, with an agenda organized by the Embassy of the United States in El Salvador. The diplomatic headquarters reported that Rubio will learn about projects and leaders in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields in El Salvador, also insp…
Government Launches Inclusive Program for Elderly People
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…
Nayib Bukele receives the credential of the elected president of El Salvador
San Salvador (EFE).- The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) handed Nayib Bukele his credential as the elected president for the 2024-2029 term, after achieving re-election on February 4th for a second consecutive term despite the Constitution prohibiting it. The vice president-elect, Félix Ulloa, also received his credential at a ceremony held at the National Theater of San Salvador, in the heart of the capital, and broadcasted nationwide on radio and television. "The Supreme Electoral Tribunal fulfills its duty to the country by dec…
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: Presidential Elections
SAN SALVADOR — Salvadorans will choose their next president, vice president, and Congress on Sunday, February 4. In the presidential elections, the current president, Nayib Bukele, competes with five other candidates: Manuel Flores from the left-wing Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN); Joel Sánchez from Alianza Republicana Nacionalista de El Salvador (ARENA); Luis Parada from Nuestro tiempo; José Renderos from Fuerza Solidaria; and Marina Murillo from Fraternidad Patriotica Salvadoreña. To win in the first round, one of …
Gasoline Rates
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 …
Nayib Bukele for re-election.
In a decisive and controversial move, four out of the five magistrates of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) have today, on November 3rd, agreed to register Nayib Bukele, the current President of El Salvador, as a candidate for the Presidency of the Republic in the 2024 elections, despite the constitutional prohibition on consecutive re-election.The news was made public through the official TSE website on the X social network (formerly known as Twitter), where it was reported that four magistrates voted in favor of the registration of the pr…
