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Joined 28 August 2020 · 22 posts

Writer / Blogger: I write about life, culture, religion, politics, travel, and news in Central America, but especially El Salvador. I am a contributor and manager of ElSalvadorINFO.net. My writings reflect my own views.

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Latest posts by Eddie Galdamez

El Salvador's soaring property costs are hurting locals

El Salvador is becoming a hub for tourists, diasporic investments and bitcoin enthusiasts.

Written by Eddie Galdamez

18 June 2025

The rich culture of Latin American traditional Christmas food

Learn more about Latinamerica's gastronomic diversity

Written by Gabriela Mesones Rojo, Eddie Galdamez, Kelly Chaib De Mares, Patricia Larrús

Translated by Gabriela Mesones Rojo

23 December 2023

Between democracy and authoritarianism in El Salvador: The political landscape going Into the 2024 elections

Can the Bukele opposition gain control of the legislative branch?

Written by Eddie Galdamez

13 December 2023

Nayib Bukele with an easy path to a second presidential term in El Salvador

Opposing candidates struggle to compete with Bukele's influence

Written by Eddie Galdamez

23 August 2023

Despite better security, Salvadorans still migrating in 2023

Low wages and inflation may force many to migrate

Written by Eddie Galdamez

1 February 2023

Why most Salvadorans want Bukele's re-election despite his growing authoritarianism

A Salvadoran perspective on why people want to re-elect the controversial president

Written by Eddie Galdamez

7 October 2022

Gang truce or not, President Bukele is still popular in El Salvador

According to surveys, Bukele's popularity in El Salvador is undeniable

Written by Eddie Galdamez

21 January 2022

‘Bitcoin City’ in El Salvador seen through local memes

Critics argue that Bukele's government is ignoring crime rates.

Written by Melissa Vida, Eddie Galdamez

25 November 2021

The ‘Day of the Dead’ sparks painful memories of violence in El Salvador

'The guerrillas killed my husband, and the soldiers killed my two kids'

Written by Eddie Galdamez

29 October 2021

Why Salvadoran farmworkers ponder migrating to the United States

Most Central American migrants come from rural areas.

Written by Eddie Galdamez

22 October 2021

‘I got robbed three times': Fear of crime discourages university enrollment in El Salvador

88 percent of high schoolers cannot go to university

Written by Eddie Galdamez

20 August 2021

US anti-corruption list will not bring down popular Salvadoran President Bukele

Corruption and authoritarianism claims fail to dampen the president's popularity

Written by Eddie Galdamez

7 July 2021

Cash or Bitcoin? El Salvador’s small business owners speak

Some remain unconvinced embracing bitcoin will benefit them

Written by Eddie Galdamez

12 June 2021

El Salvador's parliament removes checks and balances on President Bukele's powers

But why aren't more Salvadorans protesting what is happening?

Written by Eddie Galdamez

5 May 2021

How a Salvadoran artist teaches Nawat to empower transgender people

Petrona Xemi Tapepechul uses Nawat to empower others

Written by Eddie Galdamez

31 March 2021

Despite claims of authoritarianism, President Bukele's popularity continues to be strong in El Salvador

Why is this president so popular?

Written by Eddie Galdamez

22 February 2021

2020: The year of feminist struggles and political resistance in Latin America

Activism did not disappear during quarantine

Written by Eddie Galdamez, Lully, Romina Navarro, Belen Febres, Carlos E. Flores, Fabiola Gutiérrez, Anette Eklund, Gabriela Mesones Rojo, Juan Manuel Montoro, Bernye Joel Herrera, Jermani Ojeda, Janine Mendes Franco, Emma Lewis, Fernanda Canofre, Ricardo Diaz

Translated by Clara G

3 January 2021

Extension of Temporary Protection Status provides a moment of relief for Salvadoran immigrants in the US

During the pandemic, economic concerns compound immigration status uncertainty

Written by Eddie Galdamez

19 December 2020

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 out of 10 Salvadorans, including children

Children with chronic kidney disease suffer more adversities during pandemic

Written by Eddie Galdamez

25 November 2020

During the pandemic, El Salvador hopes to revive tourism with a folkloric art rebrand

The tourism sector is the most affected during the pandemic

Written by Eddie Galdamez

21 October 2020

Historic homicide reduction in El Salvador continues to spur debate in the country

Journalists believe the government held secret negotiations with gangs

Written by Eddie Galdamez

8 October 2020

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