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  1. Tobias Roberts: Reverence For The Sacred Land: A Response To Endemic Violence In Central America
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    It is seen when, due to the constant killing of bus drivers for not paying extortion fees to gangs, most bus drivers in San Salvador put a sticker on their windshield reading "Only God knows if I'll be back," in essence resigning their fate to the luck...

  2. Maserati crosses the finish line at San Salvador at h 10 59' 10'' GMT
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    Soldini and his team establish an excellent time reference for the Cadiz-San Salvador record Giovanni Soldini and his crew took 10 days, 23 hours, 9 minutes and 2 seconds to travel the 3884 miles of the orthodromic route which links Cadiz to San...

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    Salvadorean policemen from a new anti-gang task force parade in Comalapa, 38 km south of San Salvador, January 9, 2012.

    Salvadorean policemen from a new anti-gang task force parade in Comalapa, 38 km south of San Salvador, January 9, 2012. View Photo »

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    The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 2 days ago

    One group in Tanzania found itself teaching street children to tap dance. According to another blogger, in El Salvador, some youngsters ended up observing prostitutes in order to “draw up a Gender Positioning System” map of sex workers’ movements in...

  5. El Salvador
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    They used fancy math on their calculators to justify their offer. They were using a simple trick, but I had checked the rates on the net the night before and knew what we should get, and we finally settled for $36. Quite an experience! We arrived in...

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    2011. This zebra -less than a week old-, was the first to be born in the National Zoo and the public will be able to see it in some ten days. AFP PHOTO/Oscar RIVERA (Photo credit should read OSCAR RIVERA/AFP/Getty Images) A male foal Zebra (Equus quagga...

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    Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program, whose main goal is to prevent...

    Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program, whose main goal is to prevent... View Photo »

  8. El Salvador, San Salvador famous places
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  9. SMU's 'Migration Matters' series continues with film on migrant deaths
    Dallas Morning News - Blogs logo Dallas Morning News - Blogs 4 days ago

    It pays homage to two--Tonito and Yedmi--who died in northern Mexico. It's the second event in the university's "Migration Matters"series--and the first lecture with author Luis Urrea filled SMU's McCord Auditorium. The film "Una Ruta Nada Santa" (The...

  10. World in focus
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    Luis Romero / Associated Press Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program,...

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About San Salvador

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San Salvador is the capital city of the nation of El Salvador. This valley, where it is located, before it was built was known as "El Valle de las Hamacas" (The Valley of the Hammocks in English because of its high seismic activity). It is the second largest city in Central America. It covers an area of 222 square miles and is home to nearly 2.1... Full Article

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  1. Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program, whose main goal is to prevent young people from joining gangs, is... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Students from the Francisco Menendez Institute walk past inmates inside their cells as they tour a prison as part of a prevention program against crime in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The program, whose main goal is to prevent young people from joining gangs, is...

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  2. A police officer stands guard at a crime scene in Sensunapan neighbourhood, in Sonsonate, 66 km west of San Salvador, on February 2, 2012 after seven bodies were found in the area in last 24 hours. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    A police officer stands guard at a crime scene in Sensunapan neighbourhood, in Sonsonate, 66 km west of San Salvador, on February 2, 2012 after seven bodies were found in the area in last 24 hours.

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  3. A police investigator walks around a crime scene in Sensunapan neighbourhood, in Sonsonate, 66 km west of San Salvador, on February 2, 2012 after seven bodies were found in the area in last 24 hours. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    A police investigator walks around a crime scene in Sensunapan neighbourhood, in Sonsonate, 66 km west of San Salvador, on February 2, 2012 after seven bodies were found in the area in last 24 hours.

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  4. A soldier patrols the streets of Sensunapan neighbourhood in Sonsonate, 66 km west of San Salvador, on February 2, 2012 after seven bodies were found in the area in last 24 hours. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    A soldier patrols the streets of Sensunapan neighbourhood in Sonsonate, 66 km west of San Salvador, on February 2, 2012 after seven bodies were found in the area in last 24 hours.

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  5. A woman shows Phalaenopsis orchids during an exhibition in the International Conventions Center in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 29, 2012. Orchid growers organize a yearly exhibition to show orchids in their blooming peak. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    A woman shows Phalaenopsis orchids during an exhibition in the International Conventions Center in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 29, 2012. Orchid growers organize a yearly exhibition to show orchids in their blooming peak.

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  6. A woman takes snapshots with a mobile device of Phalaenopsis orchids during an exhibition in the International Conventions Center in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 29, 2012. Orchid growers organize a yearly exhibition to show orchids in their blooming peak. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    A woman takes snapshots with a mobile device of Phalaenopsis orchids during an exhibition in the International Conventions Center in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 29, 2012. Orchid growers organize a yearly exhibition to show orchids in their blooming peak.

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  7. U.S aerobatic pilot Martin Keller performs his routine during the Air Show 2012 at a military base in Ilopango, outside San Salvador January 28, 2012. The event was organized to raise funds for National Children�s Hospital Benjamin Bloom. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    U.S aerobatic pilot Martin Keller performs his routine during the Air Show 2012 at a military base in Ilopango, outside San Salvador January 28, 2012. The event was organized to raise funds for National Children�s Hospital Benjamin Bloom.

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  8. Prudencio Chicas stands in the park of the village of El Mozote, 220 kms north-east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 15, 2012. More Than 900 people were killed in a massacre by the Salvadorean army in December 1981. On January 16th El Salvador will conmemorate the 20th... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 weeks ago

    Prudencio Chicas stands in the park of the village of El Mozote, 220 kms north-east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 15, 2012. More Than 900 people were killed in a massacre by the Salvadorean army in December 1981. On January 16th El Salvador will conmemorate the 20th...

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  9. A woman puts a candel at the memorial hall of the massacre victims in the village of El Mozote, 220 kms north-east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 15, 2012. More Than 900 people were killed in a massacre by the Salvadorean army in December 1981. On January 16th El Salvador will... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 weeks ago

    A woman puts a candel at the memorial hall of the massacre victims in the village of El Mozote, 220 kms north-east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 15, 2012. More Than 900 people were killed in a massacre by the Salvadorean army in December 1981. On January 16th El Salvador will...

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  10. A man rides a bike in the village of El Mozote, 220 kms north-east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 15, 2012. More Than 900 people were killed in a massacre by the Salvadorean army in December 1981. On January 16th El Salvador will conmemorate the 20th anniversary of the peace... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 weeks ago

    A man rides a bike in the village of El Mozote, 220 kms north-east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 15, 2012. More Than 900 people were killed in a massacre by the Salvadorean army in December 1981. On January 16th El Salvador will conmemorate the 20th anniversary of the peace...

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  11. Supporters of the Army Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez protest against El Salvador's President Mauricio Funes at the Revolution Monument in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 26, 2012. Retired Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez was called for duty after 24 years of retirement by Funes. after... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Supporters of the Army Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez protest against El Salvador's President Mauricio Funes at the Revolution Monument in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 26, 2012. Retired Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez was called for duty after 24 years of retirement by Funes. after...

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  12. Army colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez (L) and former President of El Salvador Alfredo Cristiani (R) take part in a protests against El Salvador's President Mauricio Funes at the Revolution Monument in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 26, 2012. Ochoa Perez was called for duty after 24... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Army colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez (L) and former President of El Salvador Alfredo Cristiani (R) take part in a protests against El Salvador's President Mauricio Funes at the Revolution Monument in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 26, 2012. Ochoa Perez was called for duty after 24...

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  13. People visit the Revolution Museum in the town of Perquin, 210 km northeast of San Salvador on January 7, 2012. Perquin, unoffcially considered as the guerrilla capital during the 1980-92 civil war, created the Revolution Museum in 1992. Salvadorean President Mauricio Funes on January... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    People visit the Revolution Museum in the town of Perquin, 210 km northeast of San Salvador on January 7, 2012. Perquin, unoffcially considered as the guerrilla capital during the 1980-92 civil war, created the Revolution Museum in 1992. Salvadorean President Mauricio Funes on January...

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  14. Retired Colonel Sigifrido Ochoa Perez, wearing suite, is escorted by soldiers as he arrives to the top army leadership's offices to ask for a discharge from active duty in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday Jan. 26, 2012. Ochoa Perez is protesting his call to active duty by President... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Retired Colonel Sigifrido Ochoa Perez, wearing suite, is escorted by soldiers as he arrives to the top army leadership's offices to ask for a discharge from active duty in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday Jan. 26, 2012. Ochoa Perez is protesting his call to active duty by President...

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  15. A protester holds a sign that reads in Spanish "Really bad president!" Ochoa Perez is protesting his call to active duty by President Mauricio Funes who on Monday assigned him to be the representative of the armed forces in the Foreign Ministry's boundary commission, because he plans... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    A protester holds a sign that reads in Spanish "Really bad president!" Ochoa Perez is protesting his call to active duty by President Mauricio Funes who on Monday assigned him to be the representative of the armed forces in the Foreign Ministry's boundary commission, because he plans...

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  16. Retired Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez, center wearing suit, walks with supporters to the offices of top army leadership to ask for a discharge from active duty in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday Jan. 26, 2012. Ochoa Perez is protesting his call to active duty by President Mauricio... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Retired Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez, center wearing suit, walks with supporters to the offices of top army leadership to ask for a discharge from active duty in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday Jan. 26, 2012. Ochoa Perez is protesting his call to active duty by President Mauricio...

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  17. Pieces of panela remain on the floor during its production in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Pieces of panela remain on the floor during its production in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  18. A man checks the production of 'batido' -candy made with sugarcane juice- during the production of 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    A man checks the production of 'batido' -candy made with sugarcane juice- during the production of 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  19. A man leaves sugarcane bagasse to dry to be used to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    A man leaves sugarcane bagasse to dry to be used to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  20. A worker pours boiling sugarcane juice in a tin to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    A worker pours boiling sugarcane juice in a tin to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  21. Felipe Gonzalez strains sugarcane juice to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Felipe Gonzalez strains sugarcane juice to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  22. Napoleon Lopez puts sugarcane bagasse to burn in an oven to boil sugarcane juice to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Napoleon Lopez puts sugarcane bagasse to burn in an oven to boil sugarcane juice to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  23. Roberto Canales puts sugar cane in a mill to extract juice to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Roberto Canales puts sugar cane in a mill to extract juice to produce 'panela' (brown sugarloaf) in Tepetitan, 51 km east of San Salvador, El Salvador on January 22, 2012.'Panela' is a solid piece obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.

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  24. Salvadoran woman dance during bicentenary celebrations in San Salvador November 5, 2011. El Salvador commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of their independence from Spain on Saturday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Salvadoran woman dance during bicentenary celebrations in San Salvador November 5, 2011. El Salvador commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of their independence from Spain on Saturday.

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  25. Women soldiers march during the bicentenary celebrations in San Salvador November 5, 2011. El Salvador commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of their independence from Spain on Saturday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Women soldiers march during the bicentenary celebrations in San Salvador November 5, 2011. El Salvador commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of their independence from Spain on Saturday.

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